05/03/2018
GCC banks resilient in the face of political and economic challenges: KPMG GCC listed banks report
KPMG has released the findings from the third edition of its annual GCC listed banks results report.
Research, Comment and Analysis
05/03/2018
UAE’s economic growth to pick up pace from 2019
The UAE economy is expected to grow at 3 per cent next year, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) of the IMF.
05/02/2018
Kuwait owns 6% of Islamic banking assets: Central Bank
Islamic Financial Services Council’s annual meeting underway
05/02/2018
Regional liquidity can get a boost from oil surge amid Fed meeting
In Oman's banking sector, the lending growth was at 1.1% in the first two months of 2018.
05/01/2018
Adia looks inward on asset management
Investment authority is boosting in-house teams and expects robust outlook despite higher volatility
05/01/2018
One Kuwaiti Family Office Says Legacy Is Worth More Than Money
The Al Duaij family started Alea in 1998, managing a portfolio that was focused mostly on real estate in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and private equity in the Persian Gulf region and Europe.
05/01/2018
A Sovereign Wealth Fund and an Asset Manager Open a Region
Alaska Permanent Fund has partnered with McKinley Capital to create new vehicle to invest across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
04/29/2018
CBI’s first quarter net profit up 93%
Bank reports improved revenue growth, costs and asset quality
04/29/2018
UAE banks to experience strong liquidity this year
Asset quality expected to remain a function of economic conditions
04/29/2018
Boursa Kuwait, Capital Market Authority concludes roadshow in London
He also indicated that Boursa Kuwait was keen to develop its standards to reach global standards.
04/27/2018
Saudi Arabia has lion’s share of regional philanthropy
Kingdom is home to three quarters of region's foundations
04/27/2018
Digital ways can help ease assessing credit risks
Choosing a process that will not encroach too deeply into individual’s privacy is a must
04/26/2018
40 UAE firms bag business excellence award
Three winners among DSES participants who introduced the Happiness Metre initiative in their outlets were awarded by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
04/26/2018
Most UAE residents would recommend their banks, insurers, survey shows
Only about 10 percent of UAE residents surveyed by yallacompare would not recommend their banks to others
04/26/2018
Andrew Mackenzie, partner at Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla
Developing a firm’s construction arbitration practice and where the region’s industry is headed
04/26/2018
Global philanthropy tips $1.5 trillion, report finds
Despite this, 58 percent of the foundations identified do not collaborate with other foundations.
04/25/2018
80% of UAE residents would recommend their bank, and 76% would recommend their insurer, according to yallacompare Banking and Insurance Awards 2018 survey
Survey conducted for yallacompare Banking and Insurance Awards 2018 reveals high levels of customer satisfaction for UAE banks and insurers.
04/25/2018
Wealthy Gulf individuals feel more confident about regional prospects
“Factors like the region’s stability, attractive investment opportunities and low-tax environment are seen as the main drivers behind the growing confidence in the region’s economy.”
04/25/2018
UAE emerges as global wealth management hub
Tax efficiency and robust regulatory environment makes GCC state attractive to wealth managers
04/25/2018
The UAE Is the Most Appealing Wealth Management Location for HNWIs in the GCC: Emirates Investment Bank
The UAE specifically stands atop the GCC for wealth management, with nearly half ranking it the single most appealing location.