Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

Fund raising for Lebanon: Julius Baer Cares and Julius Baer Foundation support emergency relief efforts

September 22, 2020

Julius Baer Cares and Julius Baer Foundation has pledged a donation of approximately USD 170,000 to support the recovery of…

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Saudi Arabia's banking market is heating up as customers are increasingly looking for new offers and a differentiated banking experience

September 22, 2020

The expectations of consumers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s banking segment continue to increase, and the number of people…

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SMEs impact on Qatar banking system asset quality low: Moody’s

September 22, 2020

SMEs impact on Qatar’s banking system asset quality is low as they account for a small portion of its loan…

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CBE expected to keep interest rates on hold Thursday

September 22, 2020

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt is expected to keep interest rates on hold during its…

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COVID-19: Will salary cuts be the new normal in UAE?

September 22, 2020

Have you got back the 30 per cent? In the next few days, more of UAE’s workforce will start seeing…

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MEA Women in Fintech with Nejoud Al Mulaik from Saudi Arabia

September 21, 2020

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is generally an up and coming region with respect to its wider economic…

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Qatar is ‘steady and strong on the path to recovery’ from Covid-19

September 21, 2020

The global economy is starting to see the first tentative signs of a rebound from Covid-19, and Qatar is well-positioned…

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Will the chance to retire in Dubai appeal to British expats?

September 20, 2020

The UK and Dubai have long enjoyed a close relationship, with historical, cultural and trade ties stretching back decades. Around…

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Why cashless payment is catching on in UAE

September 20, 2020

The idea of having a cashless society for payments and banking is no longer just a distant dream, but fast…

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Inside Saudi Arabia's $810bn tourism transformation

September 20, 2020

Massive investment in mega tourism projects to the tune of $810 billion is expected to transform Saudi Arabia as one…

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Turkish banking sector’s credit volume increases

September 18, 2020

The Turkish banking sector’s credit volume increased by over TL 15.18 billion ($2.01 billion) in the week of Sept. 4-11,…

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Lebanese banks turning to France to outflank government rescue plan

September 18, 2020

Lebanon’s banks are trying to outmanoeuvre the government before the new premier forms a cabinet, throwing prospects for a bailout…

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