http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:43:18 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38775/shuaa-announces-senior-executive-promotions He has been promoted to Managing Director, Head of Public and Private Markets with additional responsibility for overseeing SHUAA's technology investments On the Move News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38781/northern-trust-names-head-of-institutional-investor-group-emea Appointment Expands Role in Leading Provision of Strategic Asset Servicing Support to Institutional Investors Across Region On the Move News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38783/abdul-rahman-al-thehaiban-joins-google-cloud-as-managing-director-middle-east-turkey-and-africa He will support current and future Google Cloud customers and partners to accelerate their digital transformation and drive the growth of Google Cloud in these areas On the Move News Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38761/adgm-establishes-ampquotadgm-authorityampquot-and-appoints-chief-executive-officer This newly constituted Authority will be led by Mr. Mark Nicholas Cutis as its Chief Executive Officer, who will assume his position on June 1st, 2021 On the Move News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38763/saudi-female-elected-first-president-of-digital-cooperation-organization The DCO aims to strengthen collaboration among member nations as they adapt to a global economy increasingly defined by technological innovation. On the Move News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38727/deutsche-bank-bolsters-european-spac-expertise-ahead-of-expected-boom The bank has been hiring for junior and mid-ranking talent to support Michele Cohen, its head of special purpose acquisition company origination in Emea On the Move News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38740/sheikh-mansour-to-head-uae-central-bank-board-of-directors Khalid Muhammad Balama Al Tameemi was named last week as governor of the Gulf state’s central bank. — Staff Report On the Move News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38743/uae-names-jassem-al-zaabi-as-central-bank-vice-chairman Board reorganization follows Al Tameemi as central bank chief On the Move News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38749/emaar-chief-mohamed-alabbar-to-chair-new-uae-digital-bank Zand aims to make banking quicker and simpler, via its digital offerings On the Move News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 08, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38705/deloitte-partner-muzammil-ebrahim-joins-middle-east-team In the role, he led engagements at clients in the government and private sector, worked across Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. On the Move News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38769/kuwait-court-orders-pre-trial-detention-of-former-premier-newspapers-say The court denied a request to release Sheikh Khalid, also a senior member of the Gulf Arab state's ruling family, Al Jarida and Al Qabas dailies said Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38771/walter-jopp-says-some-uae-advice-firms-amplsquowill-not-surviveamprsquo But Zurich Middle East CEO remains ‘committed’ to a ‘multi-channel distribution strategy’ Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38773/uae-adopts-guidelines-to-combat-money-laundering-and-financial-crimes An updated national action plan for strengthening financial inclusion discussed Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38776/swiss-money-laundering-probe-eyes-lebanon-central-bank-chief-report Contacted by AFP, the Swiss attorney general's office confirmed Tuesday that its aggravated money laundering probe involving Lebanon's central bank was ongoing, but refrained from further comment. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38780/de-gaulle-fleurance-ampamp-associampeacutes-open-a-subsidiary-in-abu-dhabi Registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. provides support and advice to companies seeking to establish a presence and to carry out investment projects in the Europe/Middle-East/Africa region. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38753/entry-into-force-of-double-taxation-agreements-with-brazil-and-saudi-arabia The agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and capital entered into force on 1 April 2021. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38755/dentons-advises-the-islamic-development-bank-on-largest-sustainable-sukuk-issuance The transaction also represented the largest sustainable sukuk issuance globally to date. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38760/deloitte-advises-education-firm-al-faleh-on-its-stock-debut “a listing and trading venue for SME’s that do not fulfil listing requirement of the main market,” and “an alternative route to market for the SME’s who need the access to capital that being listed entails.” Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38762/al-maryah-community-bank-receives-approval-from-uae-central-bank Customers can seamlessly open their accounts and experience a whole lot of smart banking services built on AI powered technology integrated with UAE Government's Smart Services Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38764/difc-domicile-for-fund-managers-and-funds Our proficiency extends to listed and Public Funds, Exempt Funds and Qualified Investor Funds as well as the coordination of External Funds by DIFC Fund Managers across a range of asset classes, both conventional and Sharia compliant. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38770/banque-misr-achieves-le-24b-in-profits-in-fy-201920 The bank’s retail portfolio reached some LE 47.9 billion in June 2020 versus LE 31.5 billion in June 2019 with 2.1 percent growth rate. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38772/uae-banksamprsquo-loan-loss-provisions-surge-716-to-82bln According to Moody’s, the four biggest UAE banks reported a 43 per cent jump in bad loan provisions in 2020 Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38782/qatar-commercial-bank-successfully-taps-swiss-franc-bond-market-for-fifth-time This latest deal is a 'great result for Commercial Bank, demonstrating its financial strength and the confidence the bank has earned from debt and equity investors. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38728/al-salam-bank-launches-the-danat-savings-scheme-for-2021 Al Salam Bank unveils new prize categories for its Danat Savings Scheme with daily and monthly cash prizes available throughout the year, alongside a brand-new category for 'Never Before A Winner' Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38737/oab-receives-k2-middle-east-workflow-hero-award-2020 In recognition of efforts aimed at enhancing customer experience and solving complex challenges across the business Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38741/qatar-national-bank-net-profit-falls-7-as-provisions-climb The cost to income ratio improved from 25.6 percent in the first quarter of 2020 and 24.3 percent in the fourth quarter. Retail Banking News Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38745/qib-profit-grows-by-9-to-reach-qar-750-million-for-three-monthsamp039-period-ended-31st-march-2021 Total Assets reach QAR 180 Billion Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38751/central-bank-of-oman-unveils-new-brand-identity The motifs, which are placed at the centre of the logo, create a mental image in one’s mind, and present a strong perception and visual, symbolising the primary authority of the bank and indicating its vision, mission and goals. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 07, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38691/saudiamprsquos-islamic-development-bank-lists-25bn-sustainability-sukuk-on-nasdaq-dubai The total value of the bank’s sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai stands at $17.14bn Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 07, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38693/ahlibankamprsquos-omr30-million-rights-issue-oversubscribed-129-times Post issue, the bank's issued and paid-up share will increase to OMR194.9 million from the current OMR164.9 million. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38774/franklin-templeton-celebrates-20-years-in-the-middle-east The organisation opened its first office in Abu Dhabi in the Middle East in 2000 Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38756/egypt-sovereign-fund-puts-tahrir-complex-development-into-motion Diversifying uses of Tahrir building will ensure bringing in non-stop returns, whether from hotel or commercial units: Fund’s CEO Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38765/dubaiamprsquos-alabbar-to-lead-new-digital-only-uae-bank Online banking has become increasingly popular in the UAE, especially as a result of restrictions as a result of the pandemic Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38766/how-investorsamp039-confidence-has-been-renewed-as-coronavirus-recovery-continues Investors are increasingly seeking opportunities in emerging markets, healthcare, tech, green industrial sectors in the wake of the pandemic Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38731/lenders-push-saudi-index-down Other GCC markets traded higher ahead of first-quarter results Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38732/lootah-global-capital-and-heritage-amanah-international-to-advice-on-indonesian-tech-companyamp039s-gulf-ipo The companies agreed to explore opportunities between Mena and South East Asia following the UAE's investment in Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38739/dubai-fdi-and-cig-group-partner-to-boost-investment-in-the-uae The strategic alliance will promote cross-border business and investment opportunities Alternative Investments News Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38746/emaar-properties-highlights-resilient-performance-at-its-25th-annual-general-meeting The dividend distribution proposal from the Board of Directors representing 10 per cent of the share capital was approved at the AGM, confirming Emaar's keenness to ensure added value for its shareholders Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38750/middle-east-and-africa-mampampa-activity-jumps-52-in-q1-2021 M&A targeting the region reached $32.7bn across 110 deals, up from $21.5bn in 85 deals in the first quarter of 2020 Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38721/investments-get-amplsquorealamprsquo-as-inflation-fears-dim-appeal-of-bonds “The reversal of bond yields this year is the game changer for the 60-40 portfolio,” Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38778/wealth-firm-launches-in-dubai-under-dfsa-rules Bold expansion plans include more staff and a larger portfolio of clients to offer relevant and customised solutions Wealth & Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38729/dubai-improves-ranking-on-lifestyle-index-as-the-rich-continue-luxury-spending Julius Baer Lifestyle Index 2021 is based on the prices of a basket of consumer goods and services that reflect the HNWI lifestyle Wealth & Asset Management News Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38752/bmo-refocuses-wealth-management-business-for-north-american-growth-announces-sale-of-emea-asset-management-business As part of the transaction, BMO and Columbia Threadneedle will also establish a strategic relationship to offer BMO's North American Wealth Management clients opportunities Wealth & Asset Management News Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38723/global-wealth-and-lifestyle-report-2021-key-findings Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2021 explores the evolving world of high-end consumption. Wealth & Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38670/gulf-states-should-not-ignore-value-of-talented-wealth-creating-expats-pwc PwC says increasing taxes could weigh on businesses and impede efforts to attract foreign investment Wealth & Asset Management News Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38681/labuan-ibfc-the-fastest-growing-captive-insurance-centre-in-asia-and-mena The report also indicated that although global captive numbers fell slightly in 2020, there was a surge in captive cell formations, which provides an efficient and convenient alternative to single parent captive structures. Wealth & Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38683/abu-dhabi-investment-firm-buys-uae-wealth-manager Company ‘aims to be the one stop shop for its clients’ Wealth & Asset Management News Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38688/objectway-as-youamp039ve-never-seen-it-a-tale-of-a-rebranding We pursue a different, fresher and original style; starting from the website to the product offering, the whole Objectway’s imagine experiences a radical metamorphosis. Wealth & Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 05, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38659/saudi-asset-management-industry-remains-resilient-cautiously-optimistic-in-2021 Data shows Saudi asset management companies have recorded a steady growth in revenue, profitability and assets under management last year Wealth & Asset Management News Team Monday, April 05, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38667/multi-billion-dollar-conglomerate-acquires-leading-wealth-and-asset-management-firm With the successful completion of this transaction, AIP is now owned by the investment giant Al Hail Wealth & Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38779/kpmg-financial-services-experts-on-the-middle-eastamp039s-fintech-scene The development of global fintech funding across merger & acquisition, private equity and venture capital deals was a story of two tales in 2020. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38758/emirates-nbd-aims-to-boost-contactless-adoption-with-prize-draws “Following the significant rise in contactless payment volumes in the pandemic, we believe more than ever that the future of payments lies in contactless payment methods,” FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38759/retailers-prepare-for-record-online-sales-during-ramadan A significant driving force in this steady uptick amid challenging conditions is the rapid shift to online consumption in the Middle East FinTech News Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38768/israeli-regtech-aml-firm-amplsquoconsiders-public-listingamprsquo-ahead-of-expected-ai-boom London, Tel Aviv and Australian exchanges have approached ThetaRay about listing, which is also interested in the Nasdaq, Gazit reportedly said. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38736/challenger-banks-in-the-middle-east-for-the-digitally-savvy The GCC has some of the worlds highest usage of mobile phones, where it is estimated that by the end of 2019 nearly 280 million people in the MENA region (45% of the population) were connected to the internet. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38717/saudi-expansion-in-focus-for-paymob-after-record-egypt-fundraise The Cairo-based firm, which provides mobile wallet products for companies including banks and phone operators and also helps process retail payments FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38722/egyptamp039s-paymob-scoops-185-million-in-new-funding The company says it will use the funds to grow its merchant network and fuel its regional expansion efforts. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38725/bahrainamp039s-bet-on-fintech Bahrain aims to make itself both a fintech incubator and a destination for providers based elsewhere to develop and launch their solutions. FinTech News Aggregation Team Sunday, April 04, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38664/uae-digital-payments-firm-eyes-saudi-arabia-expansion-in-2021 According to its latest annual report for 2020, the company is planning to spend $20 million financing its expansion into the Saudi market. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 01, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38647/now-money-raises-7m-in-capital-for-gulf-digital-expansion The UAE-based fintech provides banking solutions for low-paid migrant workers FinTech News Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38735/kfh-demonstrates-benefits-of-ampquotitamp039s-worth-transferring-your-salaryampquot-campaign On Q8 Pulse Radio Station Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38748/abu-dhabi-islamic-bank-partners-with-ibm-to-accelerate-its-digital-transformation Step will help enhance ADIB's digital infrastructure, modernise operations and automate processes Islamic Finance News Team Monday, April 05, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38665/adib-provides-financing-for-albilad-capitalamp039s-amppound87m-landmark-acquisition-of-pwc-hq-in-northern-ireland The property, known as Merchant Square, is situated at the heart of the Belfast Business District Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38621/saudi-islamic-banksamp039-asset-quality-prone-to-deterioration-strong-capital-and-liquidity Islamic banks will continue to face pressure on profitability, particularly from lower official profit rates and elevated financing impairment charges. Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38626/robust-legal-regulatory-framework-helps-islamic-finance-growth-in-qatar-al-kuwari Qatari Islamic banks, he said showed "strong performance and high growth rates" in their profits in 2019. Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38611/7th-doha-islamic-finance-conference-begins-today Participants will include governmental bodies, international organisations, financial and academic institutions in the fields of economics, finance and technology. Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Monday, March 29, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38578/saudi-islamic-fintech-market-projected-to-be-worth-475bn-by-2025 Categories were weighted in order to derive an overall score, with a heavier weighting given to the categories deemed to drive conduciveness to Islamic fintech specifically. Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38567/boubyan-bank-sets-yield-at-395pc-for-perpetual-dollar-sukuk Citi, NBK Capital, Standard Chartered , Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Boubyan Capital, Emirates NBD Capital, Kamco Invest, Kuwait International Bank and KFH Capital are arranging the deal, which is expected to close later on Wednesday. Islamic Finance News Team Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38528/nbb-group-agm-approves-distribution-of-20-cash-dividends-and-10-bonus-shares The Group's Shareholders eligible to receive the dividend, which will be distributed from 12th April 2021 Islamic Finance News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38531/moodyamp039s-assigns-ba2-rating-to-arabian-centresamp039-sukuk-offering Agency says Saudi mall operator has strong market position, good liquidity Islamic Finance News Team Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38777/cfos-in-global-survey-reveal-pandemic-has-fundamentally-altered-how-they-hire-and-manage-their-workforce Sixty-five percent of Asia-Pacific respondents indicated that they expect to exceed goals and expectations for 2021, compared to 46% for UK and 47% for North America Research, Comment and Analysis News Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38754/7-growth-in-global-reinsurance-capital-with-signs-of-underlying-combined-ratio-improvement-willis-re Willis Re’s Reinsurance Market Report tracks the capital and profitability of the global reinsurance industry. Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38757/strategic-imperatives-for-uae-banks-amid-pandemic-stricken-change These factors are not unique to the UAE: the global banking sector could according to McKinsey lose more than $4 trillion in the next three to four years owing to the present crisis. Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38742/mena-region-faces-a-amplsquoturning-pointamprsquo-and-needs-to-press-on-with-reforms-as-it-recovers-from-pandemic-imf-says Region's debt increased and financing needs for this year and next will reach $1.1tn, $300bn more than the previous two years, IMF official says in interview with The National Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Friday, April 09, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38716/ci-reaffirms-qibamprsquos-long-term-rating-at-a-with-stable-outlook The report also said that QIB’s profitability is strong and its earnings quality is good, with the Bank posting consistent results. Research, Comment and Analysis News Team Thursday, April 08, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38703/forbes-middle-east-reveals-the-worldamp039s-richest-arabs-2021 The annual list features 22 Arab billionaires, who are collectively worth $53.4 billion Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 08, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38704/how-roland-berger-helps-young-strategy-consultants-learn-fast In particular, many of the best and brightest graduates are drawn to the strategy segment of the consulting sector. Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38684/doha-bank-hosts-online-event-amplsquoinvestment-outlookamprsquo-for-high-net-worth-clients The long-term outlook remains positive given the vaccine-driven economic recovery. Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Monday, April 05, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38662/why-lebanon-ran-out-of-money-and-what-it-can-do-now The situation is exacerbated by the banking crisis and the effects of the pandemic. Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 01, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38637/consumer-confidence-highest-since-2015-says-dubai-economy The Consumer Confidence Index captures a consumer's perceptions on the overall economy Research, Comment and Analysis News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38680/worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2021-mampampa Last spring’s seize-up in the global M&A market eased as companies rethought their business plans and sought a leaner profile. Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 06, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38685/worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2021-global-winners Despite Covid-19, 2020 was a banner year for investment banking, with IPOs and bond issues standing out. Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 01, 2021 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38653/amplsquointernational-expansion-is-a-must-for-gcc-tech-companiesamprsquo-ampndash-investment-banker-joshua-jahani Joshua Jahani, managing director of investment firm Jahani and Associates (J&A), reveals why his firm is growing in the GCC Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38533/amplsquodonamprsquot-they-know-itamprsquos-the-weekendamprsquo-no-more-annoying-friday-calls-for-dubai-citi-bankers In a memo to Citi’s workers, Fraser revealed plans to “limit video calls on Fridays to clients only (or Thursdays where applicable) Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38472/al-kuwari-meets-societe-generale-representatives-in-doha SocGen is considered one of the largest banks in France. Investment Bank News Team Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38424/efg-hermes-delivers-robust-results-despite-a-challenging-operating-environment-with-group-revenues-up-12-y-o-y-to-egp-55-billion-in-fy20 2020 was a year unlike any other, not just for us at EFG Hermes but for business the world over. Investment Bank News Team Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38425/efg-hermes-finance-signs-partnership-with-universal-group-to-create-bespoke-e-commerce-platform Signing this partnership with Universal Group is a key milestone in our journey to develop a full-fledged non-bank financial services ecosystem that leverages the synergies inherent in our business model throughout the group. Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38419/hsbc-completes-first-ever-securities-lending-transaction-in-saudi-arabia The bank expects further such transactions to follow Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, March 05, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38234/stan-chart-launches-one-stop-banking-solutions-for-nrbs-in-dubai With Swadeshi Banking, Bangladeshi expatriates in Dubai would be able to avail a full suite of NRB banking service Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, March 05, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/38244/standard-chartered-showcases-one-stop-banking-solutions-for-nrbs-in-dubai The offering was showcased as part of "The Rise of Bengal Tiger: Potentials of Bangladesh Capital Markets", roadshow held in Dubai recently. Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 06, 2021 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37351/dha-announces-reducing-quarantine-period-for-certain-covid-19-and-close-contact-cases As for patients who are hospitalised due to developing moderate, severe or critical COVID-19 symptoms, they can only be discharged when they have tested negative in a PCR test two consecutive times that are 24 hours (or more) apart. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37280/pandemic-speeds-up-uaeamprsquos-transition-to-cashless-ecosystem UAE residents also are among the top 10 globally when it comes to spending time on the internet and social media, averaging seven hours and 54 minutes daily Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37288/ten-ways-covid-19-has-changed-the-world-economy-forever Big government staged a comeback as the social contract between society and the state got rewritten on the fly. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37132/covid-19-sees-36447-new-online-stores-launched-in-saudi-arabia As the economy moved online, there was a 171% surge in digital businesses and opportunities Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37112/economic-outlook-improves-uae-bahrain-to-get-a-boost-from-covid-19-vaccine-rollout But regional economies won't return to pre-crisis levels until second half of 2021: report Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/37098/eight-ways-how-covid-19-is-impacting-the-future-of-mobility The rise of personal mobility will be accelerated by Covid-19 for users using their own assets. For sharing solutions, there will be a temporary deceleration. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Monday, November 23, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/36769/qatar-sunday-reports-167-new-cases-covid-19-one-death-and-182-recoveries Qatar's proactive and extensive testing of suspected cases has enabled the authorities to identify a high number of positive cases in the community. Covid-19 News Team Monday, November 02, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/36457/sustainable-innovation-and-human-happiness-to-drive-post-covid-growth-in-middle-east-cities Published on UN World Cities Day, the HSBC City Reports on Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul and Riyadh stress the need for city and business leaders to use the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for more diversified, more digitised, cleaner and greener citi Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Sunday, November 01, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/36453/abu-dhabi-and-dubai-are-on-a-rapid-growth-trajectory-hsbc Post COVID outlook is bright for key cities in Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/36408/despite-covid-19-why-is-mampampa-booming-in-these-regions While the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on many businesses throughout 2020, a recent rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has pointed towards a partial recovery in investor sentiment – as well as demonstrating that certain Covid-19