Managers of Wealth - Middle East http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:29:24 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP Standard Chartered’s Rola Abu Manneh says UAE banking services continue uninterrupted News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51209/standard-charteredamprsquos-rola-abu-manneh-says-uae-banking-services-continue-uninterrupted Standard Chartered’s regional CEO Rola Abu Manneh says the bank’s operations continue uninterrupted in the UAE as many teams work remotely On the Move Egypt: El-Sisi names Islam Azzam as FRA Chairman News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51201/egypt-el-sisi-names-islam-azzam-as-fra-chairman This offers advanced tools for hedging and risk management, which promotes the efficiency of financial markets and attracts investments On the Move Saudi SABIC names Al‑Faqeer as new CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51181/saudi-sabic-names-alfaqeer-as-new-ceo The move follows the resignation of Abdulrahman Al‑Fageeh On the Move Boubyan Bank-backed Nomo appoints Ewan MacLeod as CTO News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51174/boubyan-bank-backed-nomo-appoints-ewan-macleod-as-cto MacLeod brings over 30 years of banking experience to Nomo having formerly served at NatWest, Nationwide, Nordea Bank and Sohar International. On the Move Wealth-tech company appoints new head for the Middle East News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51168/wealth-tech-company-appoints-new-head-for-the-middle-east Qplix plans to establish a foothold in the golf region and build a local team. On the Move Nomura International Wealth Management Strengthens Middle East Team with Key Hires News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51161/nomura-international-wealth-management-strengthens-middle-east-team-with-key-hires Shah joins from J Safra Sarasin, where he held senior advisory roles focused on ultra-high-net-worth clients and portfolio construction. On the Move Kym Barter appointed to Managing Director at Atlantis Dubai News Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51145/kym-barter-appointed-to-managing-director-at-atlantis-dubai Barter will drive the continued success and strategic direction of Atlantis Dubai’s integrated portfolio On the Move Teamwill appoints Hakim Mzoudi as Chief Growth Officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51139/teamwill-appoints-hakim-mzoudi-as-chief-growth-officer In his new role, Hakim Mzoudi will lead the company’s growth and business development agenda, focusing expanding its footprint, entry into new markets, and driving enterprise partnerships. On the Move Osborne Partners strengthens Middle East practice with senior appointments from Kroll in Dubai News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51142/osborne-partners-strengthens-middle-east-practice-with-senior-appointments-from-kroll-in-dubai These strategic appointments significantly strengthen the firm’s disputes capabilities across the Middle East On the Move IFC appoints Abdullah Jefri as Division Director for the GCC countries News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51144/ifc-appoints-abdullah-jefri-as-division-director-for-the-gcc-countries His objective will be to drive GCC-led sustainable growth, economic diversification, and job creation, in line with the national visions of GCC countries and World Bank Group priorities for tackling some of the most pressing development challenges. On the Move Central Bank of Bahrain confirms financial sector stability, operational readiness News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51221/central-bank-of-bahrain-confirms-financial-sector-stability-operational-readiness Bahrain’s banks continue uninterrupted services backed by robust digital infrastructure, oversight Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBK urges public to report unlicensed financial activities News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51210/cbk-urges-public-to-report-unlicensed-financial-activities It added that reporting such violations contributes to maintaining a secure financial environment, protecting customers’ rights and supporting the stability of Kuwait’s financial system. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Should you move your savings amid Iran war? Organise and wait, says expert News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51205/should-you-move-your-savings-amid-iran-war-organise-and-wait-says-expert From grocery bills to investment decisions, here is what every Gulf resident needs to know now about financial planning Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Bahrain’s state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51196/bahrainamprsquos-state-oil-company-declares-force-majeure-on-its-shipments-after-iran-attack It said the company’s operations “have been affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR10.45mn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51163/omanamp039s-central-bank-issues-treasury-bills-worth-omr1045mn Treasury bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, and they provide licensed commercial banks the opportunity to invest their surplus funds. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance UAE Capital Market Authority update News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51157/uae-capital-market-authority-update Market closure on Monday, 2 March and Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Apex Group Expands to Qatar with new Regulated QFC Office News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51151/apex-group-expands-to-qatar-with-new-regulated-qfc-office This stride marks a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across the Gulf region. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance FATF Evaluation 2026: Executive briefing on Bahrain’s anti‑financial crime readiness News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51119/fatf-evaluation-2026-executive-briefing-on-bahrainamprsquos-antifinancial-crime-readiness Executive Briefing showcases significant progress made in Bahrain as the Kingdom continues to strengthen its national AML & CTF frameworks Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Qatar condemns Israeli occupation’s decision to convert West Bank lands into so-called “State Property” News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51089/qatar-condemns-israeli-occupationamprsquos-decision-to-convert-west-bank-lands-into-so-called-ampldquostate-propertyamprdquo The ministry reiterated the state of Qatar’s firm and unwavering stance in supporting the Palestinian cause Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Egypt's Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rates by 1% News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51075/egyptamp039s-central-bank-cuts-key-interest-rates-by-1 In a separate move, the CBE's board decided to reduce the mandatory reserve requirement ratio for commercial banks from 18% to 16%. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Khaleeji Bank continues to provide services through branches and digital channels News Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51213/khaleeji-bank-continues-to-provide-services-through-branches-and-digital-channels Daily cash prize draws for “Al Waffer” account customers throughout Ramadan Retail Banking Standard Chartered confirms uninterrupted operations across the Kingdom News Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51216/standard-chartered-confirms-uninterrupted-operations-across-the-kingdom These measures are supported by strong operational resilience, advanced digital capabilities and well-established contingency planning Retail Banking Eskan Bank affirms service continuity and customer commitment amid regional developments News Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51217/eskan-bank-affirms-service-continuity-and-customer-commitment-amid-regional-developments Reflecting the strength and resilience of Bahrain’s financial sector Retail Banking Standard Chartered issues statement in response to evacuation notice at Dubai office News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51208/standard-chartered-issues-statement-in-response-to-evacuation-notice-at-dubai-office The UK-headquartered lender said it continues “to monitor developments closely." Retail Banking Khaleeji Bank continues to provide services through branches and digital channels News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51212/khaleeji-bank-continues-to-provide-services-through-branches-and-digital-channels Daily cash prize draws for “Al Waffer” account customers throughout Ramadan Retail Banking Major Mena banks to post 29% jump in fourth- quarter earnings, EFG Hermes says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51203/major-mena-banks-to-post-29-jump-in-fourth-quarter-earnings-efg-hermes-says Earnings outlook for banks in the GCC is also improving with potential interest rate increases this year Retail Banking National Investment Bank, NI Capital key financing pillars for Egypt’s innovation ecosystem: Planning Minister News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51204/national-investment-bank-ni-capital-key-financing-pillars-for-egyptamprsquos-innovation-ecosystem-planning-minister Discussions focused on enhancing coordination among government entities to unify visions and develop policies that support start-ups Retail Banking HSBC reaffirms confidence in GCC as Iran-US conflict rattles markets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51198/hsbc-reaffirms-confidence-in-gcc-as-iran-us-conflict-rattles-markets Bank’s view of the region’s economic fundamentals is unchanged: CEO Georges Elhedery Retail Banking Sohar International opens new branch at Al Mouj in Muscat News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51187/sohar-international-opens-new-branch-at-al-mouj-in-muscat The move reflects the bank’s network expansion strategy, which focuses on placing branches within areas with high concentrations of economic activity and residential growth. Retail Banking CBK affirms the continuity of banking operations and the resilience of the banking sector News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51188/cbk-affirms-the-continuity-of-banking-operations-and-the-resilience-of-the-banking-sector The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) affirms the continuity and stability of all banking operations and the resilience of the banking sector's institutions Retail Banking Al Masraf profit before tax rises by 31% to a strong AED 336mln in 2025 News Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51219/al-masraf-profit-before-tax-rises-by-31-to-a-strong-aed-336mln-in-2025 Delivering strong growth across key performance indicators Alternative Investments SoftBank’s PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51211/softbankamprsquos-paypay-prices-ipo-below-range-at-16-a-share The IPO raised about $880m based on 55 million American depositary receipts sold, valuing the Japanese digital wallet provider at $10.7bn. Alternative Investments Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADIA backs France’s Ardian in real estate secondaries push News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51214/abu-dhabi-wealth-fund-adia-backs-franceamprsquos-ardian-in-real-estate-secondaries-push Financial details of the investment have not been disclosed Alternative Investments Invictus Investment publishes 2025 ESG report News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51215/invictus-investment-publishes-2025-esg-report Third publication demonstrates continued progress in embedding ESG principles across the company’s rapidly scaling agro-food operations Alternative Investments Estithmar Holding net profit surges 122% to QAR 938 million; revenue rises 54% to QAR 6.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51206/estithmar-holding-net-profit-surges-122-to-qar-938-million-revenue-rises-54-to-qar-64-billion-for-the-year-ended-31-december-2025 Sustainable growth driven by international expansion - Significant increase across key metrics Alternative Investments Aramco CEO warns of oil market catastrophe in prolonged Iran war News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51207/aramco-ceo-warns-of-oil-market-catastrophe-in-prolonged-iran-war There would be catastrophic consequences for the world’s oil market the longer the disruption goes on Alternative Investments Karm Holding secures EGP 70mln shariah-compliant financing from Banque Misr to expand Cairo 3A project News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51190/karm-holding-secures-egp-70mln-shariah-compliant-financing-from-banque-misr-to-expand-cairo-3a-project Bringing the total financing obtained from Banque Misr for the project to EGP 154 Million Alternative Investments Egyptian pound weakens past 52 per dollar amid regional tensions News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51194/egyptian-pound-weakens-past-52-per-dollar-amid-regional-tensions The Egyptian pound fell past EGP 52 to the US dollar on Sunday, marking a record low as regional geopolitical tensions weigh on the currency. Alternative Investments Middle East wealth funds ADIA, QIA to anchor SoftBank’s PayPay IPO News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51183/middle-east-wealth-funds-adia-qia-to-anchor-softbankamprsquos-paypay-ipo ADIA, QIA and Visa have committed to take up to $220 million of the offering as cornerstone investors Alternative Investments Investcorp announces close of second GP staking fund with $1.1bln in commitments News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51186/investcorp-announces-close-of-second-gp-staking-fund-with-11bln-in-commitments ISCP II closed at a size more than 75% higher than that of ISCP I in a highly selective fundraising environment for private markets Alternative Investments UAE attracts global wealth as private banking enters new growth phase News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51153/uae-attracts-global-wealth-as-private-banking-enters-new-growth-phase Private banking enters new growth cycle as HNWIs bank on Mena region Wealth & Asset Management NBK Wealth wins ‘Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2026’ from Global Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51129/nbk-wealth-wins-amplsquobest-private-bank-in-kuwait-2026amprsquo-from-global-finance Group marks a milestone reinforcing its leading position in wealth management field Wealth & Asset Management HNWIs hold $87trln in wealth; UAE attracts 9,800 new millionaires in 2025: report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51136/hnwis-hold-87trln-in-wealth-uae-attracts-9800-new-millionaires-in-2025-report The report underscores Dubai’s emergence as a destination of choice for HNWIs, family offices and global private capital Wealth & Asset Management Millionaires leave UK, flock to UAE in largest shift in modern history News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51074/millionaires-leave-uk-flock-to-uae-in-largest-shift-in-modern-history Wealth advisers say the migration is no longer driven purely by opportunity but increasingly by risk management Wealth & Asset Management The rise of UHNW women in the GCC: What to look for in a fiduciary partner News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51051/the-rise-of-uhnw-women-in-the-gcc-what-to-look-for-in-a-fiduciary-partner In the UAE, 30% of real estate portfolios are held by women, and more than 25,000 Emirati women entrepreneurs contribute over $16 billion annually to the economy. Wealth & Asset Management Family Office Expectations And A One-Bank Model: Barclays’ UAE Strategy For 2026 News Aggregation Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51043/family-office-expectations-and-a-one-bank-model-barclaysamprsquo-uae-strategy-for-2026 Billimoria adds that digital tools, AI and data intelligence will be used to reduce friction in onboarding Wealth & Asset Management Equiom Group named Trust Company of the Year – UAE at Citywealth International Awards News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51010/equiom-group-named-trust-company-of-the-year-ampndash-uae-at-citywealth-international-awards This recognition reflects Equiom’s depth of expertise, robust governance standards and consistently high quality of service delivered to clients in the Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50966/nomura-meeting-evolving-client-needs-in-wealth-management Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia Wealth & Asset Management Former partners lead takeover of wealth manager Octogone News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50954/former-partners-lead-takeover-of-wealth-manager-octogone Gulf businessman Hareb Al Darmaki’s Almha Capital also becomes a shareholder in Geneva-headquartered Octogone. Wealth & Asset Management WRISE Group Establishes Strategic Alliance with The Continental Group to Democratise Access to Private Banking in the UAE News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50955/wrise-group-establishes-strategic-alliance-with-the-continental-group-to-democratise-access-to-private-banking-in-the-uae Strategic alliance between two financial services leaders expands access to private banking across a broader investor base in the UAE Wealth & Asset Management UAE’s crypto adoption surges as banks shift from pilots to production News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51192/uaeamprsquos-crypto-adoption-surges-as-banks-shift-from-pilots-to-production One of the strongest signals of this acceleration came in mid‑February, when regulators approved the AED‑backed DDSC stablecoin. FinTech Technology with a Banking Licence: Makram Hamadeh on Infrastructure, Access and the Next Generation in the UAE News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51169/technology-with-a-banking-licence-makram-hamadeh-on-infrastructure-access-and-the-next-generation-in-the-uae His remarks focused on how platforms with banking licences can support independent advisers, while adapting to regulatory tightening and generational change. FinTech ADCB confirms restoration of retail mobile banking services News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51172/adcb-confirms-restoration-of-retail-mobile-banking-services The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre FinTech Amazon Web Services works to restore UAE systems amid reported fire at facility Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51158/amazon-web-services-works-to-restore-uae-systems-amid-reported-fire-at-facility-amazon-said-that-it-is-actively-working-on-multiple-paths-to-mitigate-the-issue Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue FinTech 8 ways new AI rules will change how you bank in the UAE News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51122/8-ways-new-ai-rules-will-change-how-you-bank-in-the-uae Central Bank rules explain how AI can be used safely when you access financial services FinTech Stablecoin settlement company Ubyx receives investment from AB Xelerate, an accelerator under Arab Bank. News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51111/stablecoin-settlement-company-ubyx-receives-investment-from-ab-xelerate-an-accelerator-under-arab-bank Previously, it was reported that Ubyx had been acquired by banking giant Barclays and was exploring the development of "tokenized currencies." FinTech Central Bank of Jordan approves Sanad digital ID for IDV purposes News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51094/central-bank-of-jordan-approves-sanad-digital-id-for-idv-purposes Can be used for bank transactions in place of physical ID cards FinTech Mashreq launches Visa Commercial Pay on mobile News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51097/mashreq-launches-visa-commercial-pay-on-mobile A cutting-edge virtual card payment platform for businesses FinTech GAFI launches digital platform for economic performance services News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51084/gafi-launches-digital-platform-for-economic-performance-services It offers financial restructuring services, company valuation, and feasibility studies alongside investment cost estimation. FinTech Saudi Arabia aims to become world’s largest AI token exporter: Humain CEO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51061/saudi-arabia-aims-to-become-worldamprsquos-largest-ai-token-exporter-humain-ceo His remarks align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy FinTech Ithmaar Bank continues to provide banking services to its corporate clients News Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51218/ithmaar-bank-continues-to-provide-banking-services-to-its-corporate-clients Ensuring to meet their needs with flexibility and security during the recent development in the region Islamic Finance Sharjah Islamic Bank’s General Assembly approves 20% cash dividend and capital increase in the golden jubilee year News Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51197/sharjah-islamic-bankamprsquos-general-assembly-approves-20-cash-dividend-and-capital-increase-in-the-golden-jubilee-year H.E. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIB, chaired the Bank’s AGM Islamic Finance GCC banks are well buffered against Iran conflict credit risks News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51175/gcc-banks-are-well-buffered-against-iran-conflict-credit-risks Fitch believes GCC sovereign ratings generally have sufficient headroom to withstand a short regional conflict that does not escalate significantly further Islamic Finance Suez Canal Bank, Alameda partner to integrate premium banking, healthcare services News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51159/suez-canal-bank-alameda-partner-to-integrate-premium-banking-healthcare-services The partnership reflects the bank’s strategy to broaden its suite of non-financial services, offering clients added value beyond traditional banking products through alliances with leading institutions in key sectors Islamic Finance IsDB announces $2.41bn in new financing for development sectors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51132/isdb-announces-241bn-in-new-financing-for-development-sectors The bank also approved €116 million ($135 million) to upgrade Senegal’s Dakar Expressway Project. Islamic Finance KFH – Bahrain announces strategic partnership with Beyon Money News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51112/kfh-ampndash-bahrain-announces-strategic-partnership-with-beyon-money Empowering customers with next-generation Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) capabilities Islamic Finance Invesco sees stronger demand growth for Shariah-compliant investment funds News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51113/invesco-sees-stronger-demand-growth-for-shariah-compliant-investment-funds Shariah-compliant products attract the attention of investors worldwide Islamic Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank named Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East by EMEA Finance News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51085/abu-dhabi-islamic-bank-named-best-islamic-bank-in-the-middle-east-by-emea-finance The award acknowledges the bank’s exceptional achievements in advancing innovation and its outstanding performance in the Islamic banking industry Islamic Finance How Islamic finance could fund the future of space exploration News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51078/how-islamic-finance-could-fund-the-future-of-space-exploration Sharing risks and profits, Islamic finance can revolutionise investing in space projects Islamic Finance Saudi Arabia raises over $2bn in February sukuk sale: NDMC News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51068/saudi-arabia-raises-over-2bn-in-february-sukuk-sale-ndmc The issuance was split into five tranches, with maturities ranging from 2031 to 2041 Islamic Finance Investment banks in GCC continue operations, weigh in on capital market outlook News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51220/investment-banks-in-gcc-continue-operations-weigh-in-on-capital-market-outlook Since the onset of the war, most bankers have been working from home but say their operations and business activities are continuing Research, Comment and Analysis Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51222/global-banks-tighten-security-in-gulf-hubs-after-new-iran-threat The warning came after Iran claimed that a building linked to Bank Sepah in Tehran was attacked on Wednesday. Research, Comment and Analysis Gulf states activate emergency plan to ensure flow of goods amid geopolitical tensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51195/gulf-states-activate-emergency-plan-to-ensure-flow-of-goods-amid-geopolitical-tensions He pointed out that the plan’s focus is on facilitating logistical and customs procedures Research, Comment and Analysis Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51199/why-the-uae-can-withstand-shocks-from-escalating-iranampndashus-conflict-6-reasons Strong financial buffers help UAE manage oil disruptions amid regional tensions, says S&P Research, Comment and Analysis Banks, institutions suspend operations in Kuwait after Iranian attacks News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51191/banks-institutions-suspend-operations-in-kuwait-after-iranian-attacks Authorities said that the measures were precautionary steps aimed at protecting staff and customers while maintaining essential services through digital channels Research, Comment and Analysis Egypt reviews fair value study for IPO-planned Banque du Caire News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51180/egypt-reviews-fair-value-study-for-ipo-planned-banque-du-caire The committee, which is convening for the first time, reviewed the fair value of the bank’s shares to eventually list them on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX). Research, Comment and Analysis UAE affirms business continuity and market stability in national media briefing News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51171/uae-affirms-business-continuity-and-market-stability-in-national-media-briefing The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the national security situation remains stable Research, Comment and Analysis UAE banks, financial firms face temporary service disruptions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51162/uae-banks-financial-firms-face-temporary-service-disruptions ADCB said it is working to restore full services as quickly as possible. Research, Comment and Analysis NBK confirms continuation of its operational activities in the region efficiently and smoothly News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51166/nbk-confirms-continuation-of-its-operational-activities-in-the-region-efficiently-and-smoothly Our Priority Remains to Focus on the Safety of Our Employees and Customers, and to Protect the Interests of Investors and Depositors Research, Comment and Analysis Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51154/gulf-businesses-reel-as-iran-strikes-trigger-regional-shutdowns Regionally, the impact across (Gulf) economies is mixed Research, Comment and Analysis HSBC says it’s committed to commercial, investment banking in Egypt amid reports it’s inching closer to exiting retail franchise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51128/hsbc-says-itamprsquos-committed-to-commercial-investment-banking-in-egypt-amid-reports-itamprsquos-inching-closer-to-exiting-retail-franchise HSBC is very committed to Egypt as a strategic market in which we are squarely focused on the needs of our corporate and investment banking clients,” HSBC Egypt CEO Todd Wilcox told EnterpriseAM Investment Bank Citi signs deal to sell 24% equity stake in Banamex News Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51126/citi-signs-deal-to-sell-24-equity-stake-in-banamex Among the investors were U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic, Afore Sura, Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual, Chubb and funds managed by Blackstone, Liberty Strategic Capital, and Qatar Investment Authority Investment Bank UmniaBank reports strong performance for 2025 with net profit of MAD57m News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51062/umniabank-reports-strong-performance-for-2025-with-net-profit-of-mad57m Umnia Bank began operations in Morocco in 2017 as the country’s first participative bank. Investment Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50862/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Bank Goldman Sachs opens Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50780/goldman-sachs-opens-middle-east-headquarters-in-saudi-arabia According to LSEG data, the investment bank drove dealmaking activity in the region over the first three quarters of 2025, topping the M&A league table in MENA with 24 deals valued at $104 billion Investment Bank Cantor establishes Abu Dhabi office News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50764/cantor-establishes-abu-dhabi-office Ali Khalpey, Head of Middle East, Investment Banking & Capital Markets at Cantor joined earlier this year Investment Bank EFG Hermes reaches successful completion of advisory for Cherry Trading Company’s IPO on the Saudi Exchange News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50729/efg-hermes-reaches-successful-completion-of-advisory-for-cherry-trading-companyamprsquos-ipo-on-the-saudi-exchange The deal underscores grand market ambitions in equities and marks a meaningful addition to the Kingdom’s growing ECM pipeline Investment Bank JPMorgan expands in Dubai to target medium-sized firms News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50654/jpmorgan-expands-in-dubai-to-target-medium-sized-firms Global financial institutions are increasingly establishing operations in the Middle East to access oil wealth. Investment Bank MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50478/mena-dcm-breaks-all-records-nine-month-bond-issuance-hits-1259bln-sukuk-at-482bln HSBC secured the top spot in the MENA bond bookrunner ranking by LSEG’s Investment Banking Review, with $13.2 billion in related proceeds Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Opens Office in Kuwait News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50442/goldman-sachs-opens-office-in-kuwait Office Opening Deepens Partnership with Kuwait and Expands Capabilities in the Middle East Investment Bank Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Middle East News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51200/sustainable-finance-awards-2026-middle-east Banks in the UAE have innovated Sharia-compliant sukuks by structuring these instruments using sustainable frameworks amid growing international demand. Planet SOS Egypt: CBE catalyses banking sector’s shift toward sustainable finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/51087/egypt-cbe-catalyses-banking-sectoramprsquos-shift-toward-sustainable-finance Participants emphasised the need to reinforce climate-aligned financial systems across Egypt and Africa, strengthen resilience and ensure sustainable growth Planet SOS National Finance continues advancing Oman’s development agenda through its sustainable finance offering News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50922/national-finance-continues-advancing-omanamprsquos-development-agenda-through-its-sustainable-finance-offering This focus aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in promoting environmentally conscious development across the financial sector Planet SOS ADIB strengthens ESG ratings with MSCI and sustainalytics News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50788/adib-strengthens-esg-ratings-with-msci-and-sustainalytics ADIB continues to strengthen its position as one of the highest-rated banks in the UAE and the wider region for ESG performance Planet SOS Sustainability Forum Middle East announces GARMCO as forum partner for its 2026 edition News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50761/sustainability-forum-middle-east-announces-garmco-as-forum-partner-for-its-2026-edition The Forum is held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affair Planet SOS EBRD invests US $40 mil in Infinity to accelerate renewable energy growth across Africa News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50621/ebrd-invests-us-40-mil-in-infinity-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-growth-across-africa Funds for 3 GW of renewable energy projects to advance clean energy on the continent Planet SOS Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50530/oman-arab-bank-drives-sustainable-growth-through-innovation-and-national-talent OAB has been an active supporter of national digital initiatives Planet SOS MECC to expand scope of recycling projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50514/mecc-to-expand-scope-of-recycling-projects He pointed out that the Rawdat Rashid experience is a successful model that can be applied to other areas Planet SOS Sustainable freight can deliver major CO2 cuts across GCC by 2035 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50373/sustainable-freight-can-deliver-major-co2-cuts-across-gcc-by-2035 PwC research across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also finds that electric heavy-duty truck availability in the GCC remains limited Planet SOS QatarEnergy ranked among most-valued global energy brands News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50153/qatarenergy-ranked-among-most-valued-global-energy-brands The region’s brands contributed $71.3bn to the ranking Planet SOS