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
Research, Comment and Analysis
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.
04/23/2018
An emerging hub for the super rich
Banks in the UAE rush to take advantage of a booming market in wealth management
04/22/2018
UAE home to six of region’s top 10 valuable brands
The UAE is home to six of the region’s top 10 brands and 43 per cent of the total brand value in the Brand Finance Middle East 50 league table, more than any other country.
04/22/2018
UAE- Six tips to get your investments in order
Your closest family members - spouse, parents or children, must know exactly where you've filed all the important documents related to your investments.
04/22/2018
Why Traditional Banks Need To Perform Digital Benchmarking
Startups, SMEs, and even large enterprises should focus on these types of questions to stay in the market and find their competitive edge.
04/19/2018
Too Battered to Fail: Bonds in the Gulf Are a Safe Place to Hide
Gulf bonds offer “excellent value” compared with other similarly rated emerging-market debt, according to Arqaam Capital.
04/19/2018
Barclays: “Equities Expected to Continue Outperforming Bonds Despite Current Volatility”
Compiled by Barclays, the quarterly research provides investment commentary for investors around the world.
04/18/2018
More Gulf region IPOs likely this year, says Abu Dhabi Financial Group CEO
Abu Dhabi Financial Group CEO Jassim Alseddiqi said he believes start-ups in the region are quickly catching up to the rest of the world
04/17/2018
‘Qatar sovereign fund not liquidating assets to help banks’
Sheikh Abdullah said the QIA had a privileged position in global markets and would keep investing around the world.
04/17/2018
Two Investment Opportunities and one Staggering Case of Institutional ‘Casino’ Behaviour by Gary Dugan
Oil equities should rise as investor confidence grows that oil prices will stay high
04/16/2018
Dubai’s DIFC looks east for Asian growth strategy
DBS Private Bank, which manages $109bn in assets, has recently established operations in DIFC to provide financial services.
04/15/2018
GCC economies on stable and sustainable growth trajectory
Global economic events will have some spillover effects on region, IIF chief says
04/15/2018
Offshore Deal Volume In 2017 Outpaces Previous Year
The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced over the course of 2017.
04/15/2018
It’s the ‘right time’ to move into Saudi Arabia, says CBRE
This is about to change, said Nicholas Maclean, managing director for the Middle East at the real estate services firm CBRE.
04/13/2018
Dubai tycoon Al Habtoor bullish over UAE prospects in 2018
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor also says open to considering IPO again after 2020