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Comment & Analysis

Why investors in the Middle East may have a head start in ESG investments

October 23, 2020

The interest in investment products with features related to ESG (environmental, social and governance) matters has grown exponentially during the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Sarwa Capital, Amer Group to issue sukuk before year-end

October 23, 2020

Sarwa Capital and Amer Group will issue Sukuk before the end of the year, unnamed sources told Daily News Egypt.…

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Fraud & Ethics

Hong Kong fines Goldman Sachs record $350m over 1MDB

October 22, 2020

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. (Goldman Sachs Asia) US$350 million (HK$2.71…

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Insurance

Survival of the fittest UAE advisers

October 22, 2020

Finally, the UAE Insurance Authority has implemented the BOD49 regulations on  life insurance with effect from 16 October 2020 after…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

SHUAA Capital prices US$150 million bond issuance

October 22, 2020

SHUAA Capital announced that it has successfully priced a US$150 million bond issuance. The bond priced with a coupon of…

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FinTech

The General Assembly of First Abu Dhabi Bank agrees to transfer…

October 22, 2020

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates and one of the largest and safest financial…

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Coronavirus

Oman starts marketing two-part dollar bond issuance

October 22, 2020

Oman has started marketing a two-part U.S. dollar bond issuance comprising seven- and 12-year bonds, according to a document seen…

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Comment & Analysis

The Dubai government is offering 5-year debt securities

October 22, 2020

An official document revealed that Dubai Investments Corporation, the main investment arm of the Dubai government, has started marketing five-year…

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Market Forecasts

Global household wealth holds steady in 2020 despite economic turmoil

October 22, 2020

The Credit Suisse Research Institute has publishes its annual Global Wealth Report providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of…

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Comment & Analysis

AI, or a thousand shades of grey? by Russ Bryan

October 22, 2020

Whilst a supporter of true AI within investment management, I do have a problem with some of the references to…

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Comment & Analysis

What advicetech trends can we expect to see in 2021? by Emily Chen, Iress

October 22, 2020

1. Power to the people   COVID-19 has illustrated the need for advice firms to have a sound digital client…

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FinTech

Where Have All The Robos Gone?

October 22, 2020

Four years ago, and continuing until very recently, robo advisory was all the rage. It was impossible to go to…

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