Articles - Managers of Wealth Middle East

NBK Named Best Bank in “Innovation in Digital Banking” in the Middle East

August 3, 2021

Al-Othman: The success of our digital transformation strategy strengthens our leadership and excellence as a provider of payment solutions and…

Comment & Analysis

UAE’s rich see their wealth grow to $600b despite the pandemic

August 3, 2021

The UAE’s individual financial wealth reached $600 billion in 2020 despite the pandemic impacting the local economy, according Boston Consulting…

FinTech

Digital Banking UX in Islamic Finance

August 3, 2021

Sharia-compliant financial services has required the right digital tools for a positive user experience. If your organisation provides products…

Executive Moves

HSBC Private Banking announces its new Qatar head

August 3, 2021

HSBC has appointed Ibrahim Al Abed as Head of Private Banking, Qatar, to lead the bank’s private banking business in…

FinTech

Fawry's OGM approves to buy Banque Misr, CIB stake in Fawry Plus

August 3, 2021

The ordinary general meeting of Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments has approved to purchase the stake of Banque…

Financial Results

Saudi mortgage lending surges 27% in first half of 2021 – SAMA

August 3, 2021

Residential mortgage financing in Saudi Arabia jumped by more than a quarter in the first half of the year even…

FinTech

Saudi CITC pushes for more tech company listings on Tadawul

August 3, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission signed an initial agreement with the Saudi Stock Exchange pushing for more listing…

Executive Moves

Barclays appoints Chairman of Technology Investment Banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa

August 3, 2021

Barclays Investment Bank today announces the appointment of Keith Robinson as Chairman of Technology Investment Banking for Europe, the Middle…

Executive Moves

Roland Berger promotes three to principal in Dubai office

August 3, 2021

Roland Berger has promoted a trio of Middle East company members to Principal level: Mario Sanchez, Michele Cicchiello and Pauline…

Executive Moves

Gassan Al-Kibsi and Nader Haffar in board of new Dubai chamber

August 3, 2021

Dubai’s government has announced the members of its newly established Dubai International Chamber, appointing two leaders from the consulting industry:…

Comment & Analysis