Soaring profits push global dividends to a first-quarter record
Growing corporate profits pushed global dividends 10.2% higher on headline basis to $244.7bn in the first quarter, according to the…
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He who hesitates is lost by Gary Dugan
Hesitation in both US bond and equity markets Scope for more volatility in bond markets this coming week Eurozone assets…
UAE allows banks to share Winsome Group information with India
The United Arab Emirates has given a go-ahead to banks to share vital information with India in relation to the…
Auditing firms play greater role in GCC countries amid economic reforms
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, auditing firms in the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council member…
Turkey welcomes back foreign cash, no questions asked
The Turkish economy is in the grips of serious turmoil as the country heads to early presidential and parliamentary polls…
Alinma named fastest growing bank for sixth time in 10 years
FOR the sixth time in its 10-year history, Alinma Bank has been named the fastest growing bank in Saudi Arabia. …
Governance and culture will differentiate banks in 2018
In a post-oil and value-added tax era, UAE banks are under tremendous pressure to maximise efficiencies. In this context, strong…
Only 32% of UAE residents would recommend their bank, survey shows
Only a third of UAE residents would actively recommend their bank to friends and family, according to a new survey…
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait opens new branch in the DIFC
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait has announced the opening of its Dubai International Financial Centre branch in the UAE. …
The first Waqfe powered digital banking platform launched in Bahrain
Waqfe, the Bahrain based fintech solutions provider, has announced the successful launch of its first digital banking platform. The…
Which countries will create most billionaires in 10 years?
The UAE will see more billionaires than many other wealthy countries in the Gulf, while China and India will continue…
Founder of Dubai’s Abraaj faces investor revolt
Arif Naqvi, the founder of one of the Middle East’s biggest private equity firms, Abraaj, is facing calls from investors…