02/19/2016
Saudi Arabia said to introduce floating rate bonds amid deficit
This has started to pressure liquidity in the banking system - the three-month Saudi interbank offered rate (Saibor) has climbed to 1.73 percent from 0.77 percent in July.
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02/19/2016
Middle East buyers take interest in Orlando real estate
Central Florida's international cache hasn't centered on interest from oil countries.
02/19/2016
Bahrain cancels $750m bond sale after S&P downgrade
The news has yet to sink in," said one Gulf-based investor who bought into the bond.
02/19/2016
Taking on more Dubai and Abu Dhabi property debt can improve rental returns
How can you maximise your returns from the rent you are getting on your investment properties, even if you bought them hoping for capital appreciation?
02/19/2016
Tata Capital in talks with Oman SGRF for realty fund
Tata Capital was also in talks with large US investors but this did not finally go ahead
02/18/2016
A Record-Breaking Year For Dubai International Financial Centre
The size of the total workforce employed within DIFC also grew up to 19,808
02/18/2016
Chinese banks play major presence in Dubai int'l financial center: official
Kazim made the remarks when briefing the media on the DIFC's performance in 2015.
02/18/2016
Bahrain says talking with lead managers after S&P downgrade
Bank ABC, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, HSBC and JP Morgan, which arranged Bahrain's original bond in November, are leading the bond reopening.
02/18/2016
ADSG Announces Winners Of Annual Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards
As part of the mission of the ADSG, these Awards demonstrate the Group’s commitment to knowledge sharing aimed at improving sustainability performance.
02/17/2016
Bahrain opens books to raise $500 mln through a bond re-tap - leads
That transaction resulted in a five-year portion priced at 5.875 percent and a 10-year tranche at 7 percent.
02/17/2016
Fosun withdraws plan to acquire Israeli insurer Phoenix Holdings
No reasons cited for the withdrawal of the US$489 million buyout
02/17/2016
Tim flies the flag at high-powered event in Kuwait
He promoted the Isle of Man as a jurisdiction of choice when dealing with offshore structures.
02/16/2016
Israel Secondary Fund closes most of $100m fund
The majority of the amount has already been committed in the initial closing, by institutional investors, family offices, and private investors.
02/16/2016
Dubai's Nakheel said to seek $1.4bn loan to fund projects
The company declined to comment on the loan talks.
02/16/2016
Hunting for Israel’s next Waze, investors start new $100 million fund
Israel Secondary Fund’s new fund aims to help Israeli startups get the cash they need before getting acquired or going public
02/16/2016
UAE federal bonds issue to bolster country’s banks, says Arqaam Capital
“Bond issuance … should reduce pressure on the deposit system,” said Jaap Meijer, head of research at Arqaam Capital.
02/16/2016
UAE reaffirms ties with China and India
India and China are the UAE’s largest trading partners, with their rapidly expanding middle classes, he said.
02/16/2016
IBQ collects three accolades at the Banker Middle East Qatar Product Awards 2015
International Bank of Qatar has won the “Best Customer Service – Corporate”, “Best Customer Service – Retail”, and “Best Customer Loyalty Programme” awards from Banker Middle East for the year 2015.
02/15/2016
London property "discount" attracts Qatari investors
Housing has become a central political issue in Britain, with the government introducing a capital gains tax on foreign-domiciled buyers in 2013
02/14/2016
Microcredit Summit Campaign, Khalifa Fund announce strategic partnership
The 18th Microcredit Summit will gather global policymakers and microfinance experts