11/30/2022
Region outlook ‘positive for investment banking’
The Viewpoint reviews the impacts of recent disruptions and expected, and explores options for banks to strengthen and grow their corporate and investment banking business.
Investment Bank
11/30/2022
GCC outlook ‘positive for investment banking’
The Viewpoint reviews the impacts of recent disruptions and explores options for banks to strengthen and grow their corporate and investment banking (CIB) business.
11/24/2022
ADFD and AIIB explore ways to strengthen cooperation over sustainable economic development
The UAE participated in the seventh annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in October of this year
11/23/2022
Citigroup targets more deals in Gulf region
The Gulf region has become a bright spot for public share sales this year, boosted by high oil prices and government-led privatisation programmes.
11/17/2022
EFG Hermes reports a near two-fold increase in revenues to EGP 2.3bln in 3Q22
Robust results recorded by the Investment Bank and NBFI platform, supported by the consolidation of aiBANK, drove the Group’s exceptional revenue growth in 3Q22
11/11/2022
SHUAA Capital delivers AED 20 million net profit in Q3 2022 driven by strong recurring revenues
SHUAA is well positioned to benefit from the GCC's positive economic outlook despite the weak global backdrop.
10/10/2022
Lesha Bank recognised as 'market leader' in Qatar's investment banking by Euromoney
Lesha Bank’s rebranding move is bolstered by its new business model and comes as part of its natural progression at a time of important transition, pursuing further growth both locally and internationally.
09/15/2022
EFG Hermes successfully concludes advisory on UAE-Based AD Ports acquisition of a 70% stake in Transmar and TCI
This transaction marks AD Ports’ first ever investment in Egypt
09/09/2022
EFG Hermes accelerated direct purchase of a 4.80% stake in Credit Agricole Egypt S.A.E
Additionally, Zulficar & Partners acted as legal advisor to Credit Agricole S.A with regards to this accelerated direct purchase
09/06/2022
HSBC names new team of dealmakers for private markets drive
A slump in equity capital markets deals in 2022 has made private markets teams more integral to banks
08/18/2022
EFG Hermes Holding carries forward strong momentum and delivers 28% Y-o-Y revenue increase in 2Q2022
Group operating revenues grew by 28% Y-o-Y to EGP2.1 billion in 2Q2022
08/12/2022
GFH’s second-quarter profit climbs on higher investment banking income
The Bahrain investment bank reports $23m in profit during the period
08/11/2022
Shuaa Capital swings to second-quarter loss amid rising expenses
Dubai investment bank's net operating loss widened to $8.9m during the three-month period
07/25/2022
Saudi Investment Bank shares jump 2% as it declares $80m dividends for H1
In terms of earnings, the Saudi-listed bank saw a 34-percent profit growth to SR287 million in the first quarter of 2022 which it attributed to higher operating income.
07/15/2022
EFG Hermes successfully concludes advisory on UAE-based Agthia’s majority acquisition of Auf Group
The transaction follows a series of successful advisory transactions in the GCC and Egypt since the start of the year
07/14/2022
EIB, Banque Misr strengthen cooperation to support SMEs and sustainability financing
The first technical assistance programme will further strengthen credit risk management and adoption of SME financing best practice to enable Banque Misr to increase financing for smaller companies.
07/06/2022
Emirates NBD Group and BNY Mellon announce strategic alliance to accelerate growth of UAE capital markets
Collaboration leverages BNY Mellon's global capabilities with Emirates NBD's regional expertise and deep footprint in the UAE market
07/06/2022
Global investment banking fees fall 31% to three-year low
JP Morgan maintained the top spot for investment banking fees earned during the first half of 2022 with $3.8 billion
06/20/2022
China Renaissance considers investments in high-growth Middle East companies
Chinese investment bank is also exploring options to expand in the region, chief executive Fan Bao says
06/10/2022
EBRD, EIB and World Bank launch new report on MENA’s economy
The chart shows average GDP per capita growth for 2008-2020. Benchmark groups based on unweighted country averages.