03/30/2017
NBAD launches first Green Bond in the Middle East
National Bank of Abu Dhabi P.J.S.C. (NBAD) has announced that it successfully priced its debut $587million five-year Green Bond due 30 March 2022 (the “Notes”).
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03/29/2017
Fidelity launches real estate investment vehicle for Saudi's NCB Capital
The pan-European vehicle will target assets across Germany, France, Benelux and Britain
03/29/2017
Cyprus property opens avenues to EU residency
Luxury residences bundled with citizenship schemes appeal to realty investors from the Middle East
03/29/2017
Accenture launches upgraded banking technology platform at NCB
Launching this project will further enhance the digital development of our financial and banking operations
03/28/2017
Saudi Arabian Prince Commits $100 Million To Sydney Developer
As a result, Middle Eastern investors have taken a bigger interest in stable long-lease assets like logistics and industrial assets which even out short-term exchange differences
03/28/2017
Qatar wealth fund CEO sees Brexit investment opportunities
The government would like the QIA to step in we are ready.
03/28/2017
Foreign Investors Flock to Iran
But for the most part, deals involving U.S. businesses are few and far between.
03/27/2017
SBI Life set to enter Bahrain in next financial year
The SBI had recently said that it would dilute 10 per cent of its stake in the life arm through a public offer.
03/27/2017
Saudi bourse to start new settlement period on April 23
Trades to be settled within two working days, but exchange will also allow short-selling of stocks
03/27/2017
GCC expats way behind in their retirement planning
But the latest study discovered that over half of expats don't have a retirement fund at all which is truly shocking.
03/27/2017
QSE edges lower as Gulf institutions book profit
Trade turnover shrank amidst increasing volumes in the market, where banking, realty and telecom sectors together accounted for about 86% of the total volumes.
03/27/2017
More real estate investment trusts expected in UAE
This is a very significant part of the investment horizon.
03/27/2017
Global expands and diversifies its real estate holdings in the UK with two new acquisitions in the greater Manchester area
The town of Bury, a suburb of Manchester, has recently benefited from major regeneration projects
03/24/2017
Bank Leumi and Chinese Insurance Giant Ping An to Cooperate in Promoting Israeli High-Tech in China
Leumi is currently the only Israeli bank operating in China and it employs a team that is deeply familiar with the business and financial sectors in that country.
03/24/2017
UAE’s first Wealth Sentiment Index reflects rise in business optimism levels
The index serves as an indicator of the overall sentiment of the market based on fundamental and economic factors.
03/24/2017
BRIEF-Kuwait's AQARAT FY profit rises
FY total operating revenue 20.2 million dinars versus 19.1 million dinars year ago
03/23/2017
Qataris own 3 times more of London than the Queen
Hotels, department stores and skyscrapers.
03/23/2017
Dubai has highest number of self-made Gulf billionaires – report
Dubai-based Mr Al Futtaim made his fortune in real estate and retail, with properties across the Gulf, including the Mall of the Emirates, renowned for its indoor ski slope.
03/23/2017
More UK firms eye Dubai expansion post-Brexit
DMCC study shows that emerging markets are becoming increasingly attractive to UK businesses
03/23/2017
ADNIC live with Profile Software’s IMSplus for investment ops
IMSplus is a well-established solution in the investment management space