Saudi Arabia’s pensions rank alongside US And Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia’s pension system has been given a similar rating to those granted to the US and Hong Kong, according…
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59 percent of financial advisers say clients are concerned about the Common Reporting Standard
Research[1] with international financial advisers, carried out by Old Mutual International, part of Quilter, reveals that 59 percent of advisers…
National Bank of Oman Celebrates the Power of Women
In recognition of the Sultanate's women and their contribution to the advancement of the nation, the National Bank of Oman…
Is there a price to pay for investing sustainably?
Investors in the UAE don’t just want to build a big enough pot of money to retire in comfort, they…
Banking system in Qatar 'capable of facing risks'
HE the Governor of Qatar Central Bank, Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud al-Thani, affirmed that the banking system in Qatar can…
INTERVIEW: SABB Managing Director David Dew steering through historic transaction in Saudi banking
David Dew has been working in banking in the Middle East and other emerging markets for 40 years, and you…
Accelerating digital transformation in banking
Consumers around the globe expect their banks to act and interact more like top technology brands. Our latest global consumer…
Unlike other millennials, young Emiratis want to buy a home first
Young UAE nationals seem to have a different mindset compared to millennials elsewhere, in terms of how they want to…
Enhancing Middle East trade through technology
The Middle East is increasingly embracing fintech. The number of fintech startups in the region is predicted to reach 250…
How SA compares to UAE in terms of ICT growth
In countries where incorporating emerging technologies has been put on the national mandate, IDC research shows they are leading in…
Banks’ Revenue Growth at Risk Due to Unprecedented Competitive Pressure Resulting from Digital Disruption, Accenture Study Finds
New entrants to the banking market — including challenger banks, non-bank payments institutions and big tech companies — are amassing…
Standard Chartered expects 5.5% growth for Egypt in 2019
Standard Chartered projected on Tuesday that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of Egypt will rise by 5.5 percent…