03/20/2018
Emerging Markets continue to offer a wealth of attractive opportunities say leading asset managers
Emirates NBD hosts its partners UTI International and Jupiter Asset Management at Emerging Markets investor conference
Research, Comment and Analysis
03/20/2018
Alvarez & Marsal releases the UAE banking pulse report analyzing Q4 2017 banking sector performance
Higher interest rates lead to modest reduction in lending activity whilst deposits grow, resulting in increased liquidity
03/19/2018
Emirates to launch USD600mln sukuk
In 2018, the bond sales in the GCC have raised USD20.3 billion, according to Bloomberg's data.
03/18/2018
Women Filling Jobs in Middle East
The results are based on GulfTalent’s survey of over 1,100 CEOs and executive managers of firms across the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC.
03/15/2018
Dubai to host annual World Blockchain Forum this April
World Blockchain Forum is a two-day conference that features major blockchain innovations and possibilities.
03/15/2018
Public relation forum in Bahrain
Experts and specialists will address the forum which will see over 200 participants.
03/15/2018
UAE millionaires turn more bullish than counterparts
The 2017 World Wealth Report estimates that the number of high-net-worth individuals in the UAE grew to 55,700 in 2016 and collectively holds $195.3 billion in private wealth.
03/14/2018
Private Equity Funds Year-in-Review – A Lookback at 2017 and the Outlook for 2018: International Private Equity Funds
According to a Preqin survey conducted in December 2017, 53 percent of institutional investors globally plan to increase their allocation to private equity over the long term
03/14/2018
Saudi banks to see 4% lending growth in 2018 – Moody’s
The kingdom’s economy is expected to return to growth this year
03/13/2018
Clients Drive Solutions in Mideast
News-heavy year required flexibility in cash management solutions.
03/13/2018
UAE banks set for strong asset growth and higher profitability in 2018
NPLs to decline on implementation of IFRS 9 and collateralised lending to SMEs
03/13/2018
Asset and wealth management CEOs optimistic about growth but aware of looming disruption – PwC survey
However just 38% of the interviewed CEOs believe that robotics and alternative intelligence (AI) can improve the consumer experience.
03/12/2018
Real estate developers in Lebanon struggle to find buyers
Real estate developers are struggling to cope with a stagnant market in Lebanon amid a cash crunch and an uncertain future.
03/12/2018
UAE’s trade hub status drives Standard Chartered’s transaction banking in the region
In the UAE, trade volume growth with Asia has a corporate dimension with large Japanese, Korean and Chinese corporates doing business directly here
03/12/2018
Dubai ranked among the world's top destinations for FDI in the real estate market
In a new report by JLL titled, World Cities: Mapping the Pathways to Success, ‘Hybrid’ cities are best epitomised by Dubai.
03/12/2018
International Property Show to drive UAE investment in Europe’s property market
European investors play a strong role in the UAE’s real estate market and particularly in Dubai
03/08/2018
Riyadh tops Knight Frank KSA wealthy family list
The figures were contained in the firm’s latest Wealth Report 2018.
03/08/2018
7 UAE billionaires among world's richest in 2018, according to Forbes
New list sees at least two newcomers after seeing their net worth rise over 12 months
03/08/2018
Stock Aversion Hurts Turkey Pension Savers, Manager Says
Proportion of funds in equities lower than other markets
03/08/2018
CISI leads with global “competitive edge” campaign to keep members at the top of their game
The artwork was produced by the CISI’s marketing team with support from design agency W3 based in Kelvedon, Essex.