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Equities to continue outperforming bonds throughout 2018

The latest edition of the Compass Research Report kept an overweight position in Developed Markets Equities.

Abu Dhabi-Owned Falcon Private Bank Embraces Crypto Assets

It also installed a Bitcoin ATM in the lobby of its headquarters in Zurich.

Qatar needs to develop regulatory framework to cement Islamic finance lead: QFC

On developing a responsible finance regulatory framework to attract regional funds, it said such a strategy includes development and promotion of green bonds and sukuk.

Saudi Arabia Considers Adding to $10 Billion Loan

Government in said in talks with banks on existing, new deals

Much to Look Forward To by Gary Dugan

As the financial markets open their account in a new year, there is much to look forward to.

Private equity industry need to keep up with digitisation: PwC study

More than 80 per cent of PE houses believe that digitisation is critical for making their portfolio companies ‘future ready’

Kushner’s Financial Ties to Israel Deepen Even With Mideast Diplomatic Role

The deal, which was not made public, pumped significant new equity into 10 Maryland apartment complexes controlled by Mr. Kushner’s firm.

Want to become rich in UAE? Stop making these mistakes

Here are five money habits you must break in order to have a financially prosperous future.

AAM 2017 Fund Manager Survey results now available

Asia Asset Management has completed its 2017 Annual Fund Manager Survey.

1,705 Kuwaiti firms registered at Dubai's Chamber, says KBC

The Central Bank of Kuwait's new Headquarters in Sharq was opened in April 2017.

Will Salaries In The U.A.E. Increase in 2018?

The government sector employees too might not see a pay hike this year.

Crucial Kerala diaspora study begins, as Gulf no longer what it was

The study aims to not only analyse not the present trends in migration but also the medium and long-term consequences of important developments

Wealthy Middle Eastern investors continue to spend their millions on London properties

London is still the number one destination for Middle Eastern investors looking to expand their portfolio

Middle East debt markets roll with the punches

The Middle East faces a very tricky, even dangerous, 2018

Warning Over Iran Wealth Fund Exodus

Among these is the $200 million earmarked for knowledge-based companies and innovative businesses.

EFG- Hermes says it expects 19.3 per cent Mena earnings growth in fourth quarter

Growth in profitability is expected to be led by Saudi Arabian companies and banks as oil prices rebound

Egypt's assets move forward in 2018 with structural reforms

Healthcare, infrastructure and consumer shares have the most attractive valuations

GCC bond sales to be bolstered by financing needs in 2018, market participants say

GCC nations with the exception of Kuwait peg their currencies to the US dollar and follow the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Gulf underperforms in 2017, has reason to expect better 2018

Saudi Arabia’s was up 0.2% during the year compared to a 34% leap for MSCI’s emerging markets index; Dubai fell 4.6%

Saudi HNWIs boost demand for 2nd passport by 70pc

The top three nationalities that contributed to this spike in demand were Yemenis with 31 per cent, followed by Syrians by 15 per cent, and Lebanese by 8 per cent

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