UAE banks' asset quality on the rise
Country’s lenders expected to fortify their funding bases as they brace for US interest rate hike The first-half results…
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A redefining moment
In a free-wheeling interview, Dr Seetharaman discusses the impact of oil prices on the GCC banking sector, how digitisation of…
Slowing economic growth weighs on Bahrain’s banking sector
A slowdown in economic growth, resulting from the impact of lower oil prices, will weigh on banking sector funding and…
QCB loan-deposit cap set to weigh on bank lending
With the Qatar Central Bank stipulating banks to set the loan-to-deposit ratio to 100%, starting from 2017, the sector may…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank expects approval from Bank Al-Maghrib
ADIB has applied for approval from the Morrocan Central Bank for approval to invest in participatory banking in Morocco by…
UAE’s sovereign ratings affirmed; outlook stable
The United Arab Emirates’ Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Sovereign Ratings of ‘AA-’ and its Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency…
The leadership battle at the top of Libya's sovereign wealth fund
Do you see any bruises on my face? I just came from Tripoli yesterday. There is no violence in Tripoli.…
S&P Global BMI Shariah index falls in June quarter
The S&P Global BMI Shariah index fell in the second quarter to June, underperforming the Mena equity indices. the indices…
Capital Intelligence lowers KFH’s Financial Strength and Long-Term Foreign Currency Ratings
KFH remains Kuwait’s largest Islamic bank, as well as being the second largest financial institution. KFH’s Support Rating is raised…
UAE's sovereign ratings affirmed by Capital Intelligence
The UAE’s ratings reflect the following factors: the overall strength of the country’s public and external finances and the resultant…
The UAE and China’s Thriving Partnership
Throughout the 21st century, China’s ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council have strengthened in various domains. China and the…
UAE Corporates take Bond Route Whilst Saudi’s go Sukuk
Over the last month banks in the UAE have preferred conventional bond issuance whilst Saudi corporates have taken the Sukuk…