Arab Fintech Forum highlights need for fintech-bank collaboration
Industry players participating in the 1st Arab Fintech Forum has underscored the need for more collaboration between banks and financial…
Comment & Analysis
9436 articles found
GCC nations, UK in talks to bolster ties with free trade deal
The UK and the six Gulf Cooperation Council states have begun preliminary talks on a free-trade agreement, Bahrain said, as…
Qatar’s large state footprint in economy helps local banks navigate stress with minimal impact: S&P
Qatar’s large state footprint in the economy helped local banks navigate (pandemic-induced) stress with a minimal impact, with further positive…
No Tantrum Just Taper
The first half of this fiscal year is now behind us. Indian equities are up about 20% over the last…
GCC banks begin post pandemic recovery: S&P
GCC banks have begun their recovery from the unprecedented shock from COVID-19 pandemic, according to rating agency Standard & Poor’s.…
Technology is seen as enabler for cash management innovations: Seetharaman
Technology can be an enabler for cash management innovations and wider transaction banking, said Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman…
The Central Bank of Oman and the Banking Sector…
The Central Bank of Oman and the banking sector in Oman, has announced an allocation of RO 7 million for…
All For Nothing
• Both equities and bonds end almost flat for the third quarter • EM equities the standout; China down 18%,…
Is the commoditisation of the UAE foundation structure harming its development?
With the number of foundations registered in the UAE surpassing 350, the structure is increasingly being used as an ‘off…
World Bank official predicts 3.3% GDP growth for Saudi Arabia in 2022
With an improvement in global oil demand, the World Bank has predicted Saudi Arabia’s average gross domestic product to reach…
Most GCC equity markets edged higher in September
Most GCC equity markets reported marginal gains during September, according to the GCC Markets Monthly Report by Kamco Invest. Dubai,…
Qatar Fintech Hub releases report on state of fintech in Middle East
Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech sector in Qatar,…