Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

Jersey Finance research highlights challenges of wealth transition in the Gulf region

November 14, 2018

HNW clients in the Gulf region are poorly prepared and inadequately structured for the transition of wealth across generations. That’s…

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Gulf International Bank Successfully Raises $500 Million Financing Facility

November 14, 2018

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. announced today that it has successfully closed a US$500 million three-year financing facility with a group…

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Saudi females boost DIFC private wealth industry

November 14, 2018

Dubai International Financial Centre -based wealth advisers are seeing opportunities aplenty from Saudi females looking to discuss their options.  …

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Strategic investments in spotlight at forum

November 13, 2018

The spotlight was firmly on strategic investments and investors’ education at the Mena Angel Investors Summit 2018 yesterday. The day-long…

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NBB backs Bahrain International Airshow

November 13, 2018

Senior management and teams from the National Bank of Bahrain  will join hundreds of executives including buyers and sellers from…

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High net worth GCC clients ill prepared for transition of wealth to younger generations

November 13, 2018

Ninety two percent of respondents to a survey launched at Jersey Finance’s new office in the DIFC Monday said that…

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Opec to remain central bank of oil: UAE minister

November 13, 2018

UAE's Energy Minister stressed that there is no intention to dismantle the organisation.   The UAE's Energy Minister on Monday…

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Cartier honors its historical ties to Middle East

November 12, 2018

Cartier hosted an exclusive evening on Thursday specially tailored for its clients who flew in from around the region to…

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Auction of Saudi tycoon's properties to start Dec 2

November 12, 2018

Saudi Arabia will start auctioning real estate assets of billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company on Dec. 2 to help…

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UAE banking sector to maintain steady growth

November 12, 2018

The UAE’s banking sector maintained steady growth in spite of volatility across global markets and regional challenges and it is…

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Report: UAE Banking System Stable for Now

November 12, 2018

Moody's Investors Service has kept its outlook on the United Arab Emirates banking system at stable, reflecting a gradually recovering…

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Middle East’s banking industry headed for tech revolution

November 12, 2018

The Middle East’s banking industry is gaining pace in technology adoption and is catching up with the rest of the…

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