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Exclusive survey by Lombard Odier shows high-net-worth Middle East investors’ strong shift to sustainable investment and Islamic Finance

May 11, 2022

72% of investors in the region believe that they can generate improved returns through ESG investments. At present, sustainable investments…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GFH Financial set to launch US operations with SQ Asset Management deal

May 10, 2022

Bahrain investment firm GFH Financial Group is set to launch its operations in the US real estate market with the…

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Executive Moves

Frost & Sullivan appoints A Partner-Managing Director

May 10, 2022

Frost & Sullivan has appointed Robin Joffe as Partner-Managing Director of its Middle East, Africa, and South Asia  operations. He…

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Market Forecasts

Alvarez & Marsal releases Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse for FY 2021

May 10, 2022

Alvarez & Marsal  has released its latest Saudi Arabia  Banking Pulse for FY 2021. The report suggests that the profitability…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Oman reports a budget surplus in Q1

May 10, 2022

The Sultanate's general budget achieved a financial surplus of RO357 million by the end of the first quarter of this…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Abu Dhabi ADNOC Distribution Q1 net profit rises to $183mln

May 10, 2022

ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, reported a 6.3 percent y-o-y increase in Q1 2022 net profit…

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Environment and Sustainable Investments

Majority of Middle East’s wealthy plan to increase sustainable investments

May 10, 2022

About 85 per cent of high-net-worth investors in the Middle East intend to increase their exposure to ESG (environment, social…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabian Banks Recovering Well from Pandemic Pressures

May 10, 2022

The pandemic’s impact on Saudi Arabian banks has been contained and pressures on the operating environment have largely eased, says…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Mubadala extends co-investment with Hellenic Development Bank of Investments

May 10, 2022

During Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s official state visit to the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, Mubadala Investment…

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Executive Moves

Wio makes senior leadership appointments following UAE Central Bank license

May 10, 2022

Wio Bank PJSC, established recently in the UAE, has announced the appointment of His Excellency Salem Al Nuaimi as Chairman…

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FinTech

Mashreq Bank commits up to $10mln investment in fintech “Cashew”

May 10, 2022

Mashreq Bank has committed up to $10 million in Cashew, the innovative fintech leader providing buy now pay later (BNPL)…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Dubai government establishes debt management office, appoints CEO

May 10, 2022

The Dubai Government said on Monday that it has established a debt management office (DMO) and appointed Rashid Ali bin…

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