Arab world’s lone growth outpost lures debt investors back
Foreign debt investors have flocked back to Egypt, reversing billions of dollars of outflows in spring sparked by the coronavirus…
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Sukuk issuance seen recovering from COVID stress
Global sukuk issuance volumes are expected to recover and reach last year’s levels in 2020 despite the unprecedented stress from…
Why investors in the Middle East may have a head start in ESG investments
The interest in investment products with features related to ESG (environmental, social and governance) matters has grown exponentially during the…
Turkey holds rates in a surprise decision
Turkey’s central bank bucked expectations for a big interest rate hike yesterday and sent the lira falling to a record…
RAKBank nine-month 2020 net profits down to Dh438.64m as provisions cross Dh1b mark
Third quarter profits at RAKBank were down to Dh132.02 million, from Dh284.48 million a year ago, with higher provisions being…
Lebanon follows McKinsey advice and legalises cannabis farming
Two years after a McKinsey & Company report laid out the benefits, Lebanon has legalised cannabis farming for industrial and…
The slow rise of neobanking in the Middle East
This week’s biggest financial news came from Abu Dhabi after investment firm ADQ, the holding company for some of the…
Outlook: More GCC banks likely to consolidate amid tight economy, flat oil prices
More banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region are likely to consolidate amid challenging economic conditions and low oil…
Saudi investment minister stresses importance of public-private partnership for sustainable growth
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih on Wednesday stressed the need for a strong public-private partnership to ensure sustainable growth. …
What advicetech trends can we expect to see in 2021? by Emily Chen, Iress
1. Power to the people COVID-19 has illustrated the need for advice firms to have a sound digital client…
AI, or a thousand shades of grey? by Russ Bryan
Whilst a supporter of true AI within investment management, I do have a problem with some of the references to…
The Dubai government is offering 5-year debt securities
An official document revealed that Dubai Investments Corporation, the main investment arm of the Dubai government, has started marketing five-year…