04/15/2020
Reputation of financial advisers in the UAE deteriorates: MEIP report
Second place was occupied by recruitment companies, who were considered the worst profession last year; telemarketers came third with estate agents in fourth position.
Research, Comment and Analysis
04/15/2020
Turkey wealth fund to get takeover powers in battle against coronavirus
The wealth fund controls Turkey’s largest state-run enterprises, including two banks and Turkish Airlines, the country’s flagship carrier.
04/14/2020
Egypt Second Quarter GDP Growth to Exceed 1%, Deputy Minister Says
The Arab world's most populous country has enforced a nightly curfew, banned large public gatherings and closed schools and universities in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
04/14/2020
Lebanon In Crisis: FFA Private Bank CEO Jean Riachi Q&A
Jean Riachi, founder and CEO of FFA Private Bank talks to Global Finance about the current state of the Lebanese banking industry.
04/13/2020
Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown
Apply Lessons Learned During Lockdown to Climate Action
04/13/2020
UAE banks do not require more stimulus from central bank, Al Ghurair says
Funds worth Dh205bn were made available to the banks for lending, UBF chairman says
04/12/2020
Global Financial Markets Regulatory Review - Dentons
The reports for each country include links to further information and contact information for Dentons professionals.
04/12/2020
Digitisation and regulatory compliance to support profitability of UAE banks
UAE banking sector better prepared to withstand COVID-19 impact
04/12/2020
Jordan At A Crossroads
A new IMF funding package and anticipated economic reforms offer a ray of hope for the kingdom’s battered economy.
04/12/2020
Lebanon’s creditors divided over draft financial restructuring plan
The plan, which is still being discussed by the Cabinet, was drawn up in the wake of Lebanon defaulting on its hefty foreign currency debt last month.
04/12/2020
Interview: Global Ventures founder sees investment opportunities in post-COVID-19 world
Pandemic will spark innovation in agriculture, education and health
04/12/2020
What The COVID-19 Crisis Will Mean For Family Office Investment Disputes
The family office community will need to be more prepared than ever to handle investment-related disputes as they arise in the coming months.
04/09/2020
Lockdown Burnout: An employer’s guide to exhausted staff
At this disrupted time, many businesses and their key staff are working harder than ever to give ‘business as usual’ service.
04/09/2020
Seeds of our protection
One in five plant species is estimated to be threatened with extinction worldwide. Around the world scientists and plant enthusiasts are working to preserve our bio-heritage. But why does it matter so much?
04/09/2020
REFILE-UAE stimulus to help bank liquidity but virus may increase problem loans - Moody's
The central bank on Sunday boosted its stimulus to a total of $70 billion from a previously announced $27 billion to guarantee liquidity in the banking system.
04/09/2020
World’s Richest Arabs 2020
Arab billionaires’ total wealth declined 19.4% from a total of $58.7 billion to $47.3 billion, dropping by $11.4 billion—more than the wealth of the two richest people in the Arab world combined.
04/09/2020
Emirati banks’ investments in Saudi, Egypt exceed $30bln in nine months
Investments in the UK topped the list
04/09/2020
Investor immigration market and the UAE – A rise in popularity
Over the past few years, investment immigration has been highly popular with UAE residents.
04/09/2020
UAE’s banking sector is resilient to overcome COVID-19 impact: Mashreq CEO
97 per cent of Mashreq’s employees are working remotely
04/09/2020
Liquidity Stress Highlights Importance of Effective Sharia-Compliant Repo Market
The economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp fall in oil prices are reducing banks' liquidity in Islamic finance's core markets, namely Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Malaysia.