03/27/2019
Private capital flows into UAE to pick up in 2019
Political stability, friendly biz environment, diversified economy to draw more investors
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03/26/2019
Global investor services provider SGG Group rebrands as IQ-EQ
Our new name unifies our brands under a unique and vibrant new identity.
03/26/2019
Turkish investors dumping low-yield lira deposits drove up dollar
But Turkey’s central bank data has shown a relentless increase in foreign currency savings by local investors over the last six months, and Turkish bankers say below-inflation rates offered on lira deposits are driving savers towards dollars.
03/26/2019
BFC trusted name for remittances since 1917
It offers remittances to Bangladesh through EzRemit Money Transfer (EzRemit) – its own leading money transfer product, direct bank transfers instantly through partner banks in Bangladesh and other money transfer service providers such as MoneyGram
03/26/2019
Turkey’s Problems Appear to Be Ring-Fenced
There are two big differences that should prevent any new weakness in the lira from becoming contagious.
03/26/2019
Ayana Holding to establish new property division to target investments outside the GCC
With Ayana Properties, we plan to leverage on our global presence and connections to facilitate some of the best deals to our clientele from the region,” says Hamid Kerayechian, CEO & Founding Partner of Ayana Holding.
03/26/2019
Emirates Development Bank Rings Market-Opening Bell To Celebrate Listing Of USD 750 Million Bond On Nasdaq Dubai
The UAE’s Public Debt Law of 2018 enabled the federal government to issue sovereign debt for the first time.
03/25/2019
Statement from SHUAA Capital regarding possibility of a merger with Abu Dhabi Financial Group
Each party has formed a Working Group made up of senior executive management to review the commercial potential along with any legal and structural aspects
03/25/2019
Abu Dhabi’s property market gets first taste of post-handover payments
Developer claims to be first to offer attractive proposition to property buyers in capital
03/25/2019
UAE, Austria Sign Agreements to Enhance Partnership, Investments
Under the terms of the first MoU, ADNOC and OMV will evaluate new opportunities in petrochemical projects as a potential extension to their existing partnerships, and exchange knowledge and experience in refinery-petrochemical integration and optimisation
03/25/2019
Kuwait generated $24bn worth of debt issuances over last 10 years
NBK Capital sponsors GBSA’s Kuwait debt capital markets conference
03/25/2019
UAE-China trade prospects on the rise: HSBC UAE CEO
Bilateral trade between the two countries hit $53 billion last year
03/25/2019
Dubai's "The Heart of Europe" launches $5bln real estate investment to Danish investors
The Heart of Europe, will host VIPs at the UAE embassy in Copenhagen at a prestigious even
03/25/2019
Etihad Credit Insurance partners with FAB to provide local businesses with easier access to capital
This collaboration is a solid step towards supporting local businesses and their capability to trade globally
03/22/2019
Bond backlash shows time is running out for Lebanon
Lebanon’s debt risk, measured by credit default swaps, has climbed by over 100 basis points since the end of February, staying above 700 basis points during the past two weeks.
03/22/2019
Qatar sells triple-tranche jumbo bond to boost $12 billion
It was not clear where most of the demand came from, but the high volume showed that despite a lack of demand from Gulf countries, hampered by the boycott, international investor demand remained strong.
03/22/2019
Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala sees more opportunities for China growth, investments
Mubadala Investment Company ‘uniquely positioned’ to invest in both the US and Chinese economies
03/21/2019
Zain investing heavily in its ‘4Sight’ digital strategy
Zain Group holds AGM with a quorum of 73.91%; dividend of 30 fils for 2018 approved
03/21/2019
The anatomy of an exit in the Middle East
It is a natural question to posit and investors continue to consider how these exits might materialise so that they can better position their portfolio companies for exits.
03/21/2019
Equiom opens Dubai office
The new DIFC office is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and will promote trust and fiduciary services for clients including high-net-worth individuals, family offices and corporations.