12/27/2012
Burgan Bank issues record 100m Kuwaiti dinar bond
The bond issue was "nearly four times oversubscribed", Salah Al Fulaij, the chief executive of NBK Capital, said.
Alternative Investments
12/09/2012
Fixer aims to revitalise the loss-making Dubai bank Shuaa
"The worst is behind us, but there are still big challenges ahead. It all depends on the outcome,"
12/04/2012
UAE bank selects Northern Trust to administer ETF
"We can offer a variety of ETF administration solutions to support our client's unique requirements for transparency and reporting, and are delighted to continue to work with National Bank of Abu Dhabi supporting the enhancements to this landmar
12/03/2012
MidEast investors eye Dubai property
Dubai’s property sector is the most popular asset class for Middle Eastern investors buoyed by its improved economic outlook, stable political situation and recovering rental and values, a report said.
11/18/2012
Saudi Prince Walid bin Talal buys luxury Canada hotel
“This transaction is in line with our investment strategy to develop hotels in selected key cities,” Prince Walid said in a company statement announcing the deal.
10/28/2012
Middle East private equity firms to sell assets
Private equity firms in the Middle East are preparing to exit a range of investments
10/25/2012
KSA, UAE, Qatar spur Mideast fund industry - RESEARCH
The regional fund industry is showing greater optimism and confidence in 2012 compared with 2011, Advent Software, Inc. said in its white paper titled “Middle East Fund Survey 2012”.
10/21/2012
Al Rajhi Capital takes top honours at Global Investor/ISF Magazine Awards
Al Rajhi Capital, one of the leading asset managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10/18/2012
Rare Qatar-Dubai bank notes fetch $290,000
The uncirculated notes all feature the same early serial number, which makes them even rarer, said the auction house.
10/15/2012
Bahraini-Japanese Investment Opportunities explored in Tokyo
The Bahraini delegation comprises the CBB governor Mr. Rasheed Al-Mi'raj, the CEO director for Banking Operations in the CBB Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the EDB financial services director Boyd Winton.
10/14/2012
Old Mutual upbeat about its US prospects after asset sale
OLD Mutual’s US-based asset management business has accelerated plans to improve its operating margin following the announcement that it was selling five noncore affiliates for an undisclosed sum, Adrian Cloete, an equity analyst at Cadiz Asset Mana
10/10/2012
ME investors show interest in London property market
The number of UAE investors buying second homes in London continues to increase due to increased connectivity through frequent flights to the United Kingdom's capital and other cities from the emirates.
10/10/2012
AIMA launches Middle East initiative
The Alternative Investment Management Association has announced the launch of a Middle East initiative.
10/09/2012
Bank of Sharjah celebrates cooperation agreement with Commerzbank
Chairman Mr. Al Noman expressed the satisfaction of the board
10/08/2012
Morgan Stanley commodities talks with Qatar hit snag
"There have been some differences, and Qatar is a bit lukewarm about it," one said. "It's not dead yet but definitely not imminent."
10/07/2012
Dubai's Arqaam to buy Libya financial services firm
Al Rashad Finance, founded in February, has received initial approval for a financial services licence in Libya, Arqaam added.
10/04/2012
BLME acquires property for its light industrial building fund
An important milestone has been the addition of £3.6m '$5.7m' of leverage into the Fund from an international financial institution.
10/04/2012
Worldwide investment fund assets increased to EUR 21.4 trillion in Q2 2012
Investment fund assets worldwide increased by 2.7 percent during the second quarter
10/03/2012
Abu Dhabi exiting investment in Daimler
Aabar is a unit of International Petroleum Investment Co. (IPIC).
09/30/2012
Deutsche Bank’s Aram Says Gulf Arab Bond Sales to Remain Strong
Bond sales from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council will remain “strong” as companies in these countries seek a substitute for declining lending from European banks, the regional head of Deutsche Bank AG, said.