10/25/2015
International Networking Day at IREIS 2015 to Connect Local Agents with International Developers
The only dedicated real estate event that targets investors and end-users rather than trade visitors
Alternative Investments
10/25/2015
Asset managers suffer as oil funds withdraw cash
A collapse in the price of oil since June 2014 is taking its toll on the investment management industry, as oil-producing countries pull money from their wealth funds to make up for a loss of export earnings.
10/23/2015
MAF picks banks for a potential dollar sukuk
The firm, which owns and operates the Carrefour franchise in the Middle East, is planning to issue the sukuk before end of the year
10/22/2015
Meet the secret weapon in a $7.1 billion Middle East oil money bid for Santos
These are people who know the energy business.
10/22/2015
Gulf Banks Await an IPO Pickup
A backlog is forming for regional companies wanting to list on stock markets. They just need a bit of market stability
10/21/2015
DFM honors five brokerage firms for introduction of trading via smart phone applications to their customers in 2015
Dubai Financial Market honored five of its licensed brokerage firms for providing their customers with trading via smart phone applications in 2015, lifting the number of firms that offer this service on DFM to 12 brokerages.
10/18/2015
Union National Bank Wins The International Award "Highest Hallmark"
UNB’s commitment towards business excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service has been a strong differentiator
10/16/2015
Jadwa fund buys into Trotters Group
The company employs a versatile team of professionals, including scientists and researchers, engineers and marketing professionals, working together to serve international clients worldwide.
10/16/2015
Tadawul index closes just below technical resistance
Saudi Arabia's market which will remain open on Thursday performed relatively well with the Tadawul All-Share Index
10/16/2015
Guide To Middle East ETF Investing
Tumbling oil price has in fact led to the development of the non-oil sector in the Middle East, such as agriculture, banking, finance and tourism.
10/13/2015
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Remains Stable in Q3, despite slowdown in government spending and weaker sentiment, According to JLL Real Estate Market Overview
During Q3 it has become clear that the level of domestic government spending will reduce in the short-term, as the government remains cautious and re-allocates funds to regional priorities.
10/12/2015
UAE named world’s third strongest nation brand
A favourable tax regime, strong tourism credentials and low levels of crime have propelled the UAE forward in brand strength rankings
10/12/2015
Northern Trust Chooses Clearstream For Its Fund Custody
Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking, has chosen Clearstream to handle the third-party fund processing of their investment fund activities.
10/11/2015
Gulf Bank wins ‘Best Cash Management Bank’ award
The award itself was based on growth in clients, transaction volume and value
10/11/2015
Alizz Islamic CEO Shaksy wins 'Business Leadership' Hono+ur
The annual World Leadership Congress and Awards brings together top executives in business and ministry with prominent leadership experts from across the globe.
10/07/2015
Areva to Tap China, Gulf Investors in Capital Increase Plan
Funding from private and foreign participants may help secure European Commission approval for Areva’s plan
10/04/2015
Islamic lender closes $19.6m funding deal with London developer
The deal will enable Residence One to complete the acquisition of a property at Chester Square, an upmarket residential area in central London.
10/02/2015
Qatar Exchange announces revisions to QE Indexes
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company will replace Qatari Investors Group in the QE Index with a weight of 1.09 per cent of the Index.
10/02/2015
Nikko Asset Management offers fund for ME investors
The firm’s Asia ex-Japan equity strategy, which has been managed by the team since 2006, has an active investment approach based on fundamental research.
10/01/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.