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Turkish Akbank named Western Europe’s 'best private banking unit' amid crisis

Keler stressed that Akbank is “delighted that our work transcends borders and is honored with this important award given across Western Europe.”

World’s Best Private Banks 2021: Middle East

Large, fast-growing institutions based in the region are building up their private banking capacities, testing global ambitions and preparing for a generational wealth transfer.

Sanguinity

A global reflation/risk-on trade and MSCI rebalancing led record quantum of foreign inflows into Indian equities.

Deloitte middle east family office survey: Positioning to thrive

The Deloitte survey finds that optimism has emerged as a dominant theme despite the ongoing challenges and risks which were identified

The Wait-and-See Rally That Did Not Wait

The regional breakdown of returns in world equity markets reveals a pattern of previous laggards catching up.

It's Only As Good As It Seems by Gary Dugan

All said the equity oil sector may see some profit taking in the near term.

Wealth management of tomorrow: Is it human or hybrid?

The advent of disruptive technologies may prompt futurists to predict the end of the traditional wealth management model

Arab billionaires' fortunes jump $11bln despite the pandemic - Forbes

The list was headed by Algerian billionaire Issad Rebrab & family, the world's richest Arab Nassef Sawiris, and Moroccan Aziz Akhannouch & family

New steps are needed to improve sovereign debt workouts

They have encouraged private lenders to follow suit—albeit with little success.

The Evolution of Wealth Management in the Middle East

Are wealthy clients remediating older structures, with the arrival of the CRS, economic substance and soon Mandatory Disclosure Rules?

Wealthy Gulf families are now taking lessons from kids on responsible investing

Environmentally sound investments now figure prominently in these decisions

How has the wealth management space fared in the GCC?

Similar to wealth, wealth management has gone through layers of evolution to become a specialised investment advisory service

Winning the awards is a clear recognition of QNB’s successful model to create greater value to its customers as it grows stronger thanks to its focus on customer experience in local and international markets

Digital wealth manager StashAway officially launched in the United Arab Emirates

StashAway co-founder and CEO Michele Ferrario said when it realised that the gap in wealth management options also exists in MENA, it was an obvious decision to expand its services, starting with earning our license in the DIFC.

Julius Baer in Dubai moves to a new flagship address in the Dubai International Financial Centre

The contemporary corporate workspace designed with sustainability in mind has an expansive client reception area with seven meeting rooms and three boardrooms with state-of-the-art facilities and excellent infrastructure

Qatar Airways launches unbundled 'basic business' fare

Traditional perks such as airport lounge access are now sold separately on some Qatar Airways business class tickets.

Middle East businesses must take succession planning to protect an estimated US$1 trillion worth of assets

A leading financial advisor urges UAE's business owners to undertake proper business succession policies to protect their hard-earned assets from getting out of hand due to death, disability or other uncertainties

Surge in high net worth Gulf nationals in the UK

Population hit a five-year high with a 28% rise since 2014

Winners Of WealthBriefing MENA Awards for Excellence 2020

As the results show, a number of banks with footprints in a variety of regions - such as Bank of Singapore and Standard Chartered - picked up prizes.

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