07/18/2018
Cost of living in UAE drops as rents fall
This reflects that the country's two biggest emirates became more affordable for the residents and tourists.
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07/18/2018
AXA acquires Islamic reinsurer Emirates Re
The acquisition by AXA is subject to the approval of the Dubai Financial Services Authority and will be made through AXA Liabilities Managers’ investment vehicle.
07/18/2018
Egypts parliament passes 11 billion sovereign wealth fund
The agency, MENA, did not specifically mention the privatization program, but said: "The fund aims to contribute to sustainable economic development through management of its funds and assets."
07/17/2018
"Natixis is entering Israel for the potential growth"
A leading example is Natixis Investment Managers, one of the world's largest investment management companies, which expanded activity in Israel last month.
07/17/2018
Abraaj liquidator said to prefer Cerberus bid over rival Colony
Sources say agreement for Abraaj assets could be reached in the coming weeks
07/16/2018
China hands over billions of dollars to revive growth in Middle East
The relationship between the bank consortium, financial aid and overall loan package was not clear.
07/16/2018
Evli pushes distribution to Middle East
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07/15/2018
Abraaj posts $188 million loss after using investor funds, says PwC
This is “an unusual practise for a structure operating in a private equity capacity,” PwC said.
07/13/2018
UAE's Mubadala said to be in talks with potential Cepsa bidders
Sources say investment firms may be interested in part or all of Spanish oil company
07/11/2018
Institutional investors set their sights on Dubai property
Increased regulations and attractive returns bring more players to Dubai realty
07/11/2018
Suspension lifted at Holborn Assets
Dubai-headquartered Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers has resumed normal business after the Insurance Authority suspension of the company’s licence was lifted on Monday, sources have told International Advise.
07/10/2018
Euclid Transactional Expands into Europe, Middle East and Africa
Euclid Transactional Expands Transactional Insurance Program into Europe, Middle East and Africa in Cooperation with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Aspen Insurance
07/10/2018
Saudi representatives meet Taiwan bond investors in non-deal roadshow: sources
Saudi government has borrowed $50billion through dollar bond sales
07/09/2018
Benson Oak Sets Up Dedicated Investment Fund for Israeli Market
The European banking firm will focus on blockchain and consumer-facing companies
07/09/2018
Bahrain to host regional pensions conference
The 3rd annual conference will bring together multilateral institutions, government and private pension organisations, asset management industry, financial specialists and corporate HR and benefits leaders.
07/06/2018
Gulf sovereign wealth funds pledge to fight climate change
State funds of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE promise to encourage the companies they invest in to tackle the rising threat of a warming planet
07/06/2018
Investing In The Frontier
Frontier markets are "like deep value investing," said Perth Tolle, founder of Life + Liberty Indexes and emerging markets expert.
07/06/2018
Union Properties to issue AED 500 million Sukuk
The board directed the executive management and authorised them to complete the procedures.
07/05/2018
Saudi, Egyptian equities shine as reforms take hold
These positives, against a backdrop of continued earnings growth, make a strong case for investing in emerging and frontier market equities.
07/05/2018
Qatari Venture Wins Approval for Almost 1,000 London Homes
Rentals have been drawing international investors and retirement funds after London’s property boom made homes unaffordable to most people living in the city.