Islamic banking industry grew by 8.6% from 2016 to 2017
The number of full-fledged Islamic banks and Islamic windows of conventional banks in 20 countries stood at 178 and 84…
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Italy’s ‘Trump’ Moment? by Gary Dugan
A populist Italian government look likely to cut taxes Good news for Italian equities particularly consumer stocks Euro and sterling…
Dubai's rising super rich set to boost luxury property sector
Growth in Dubai’s ultra-rich population is expected to drive up demand for luxury property, according to industry experts. “The…
Millennials and money
What’s common to wanderlust, smashed avocado toast, full moon yoga and impact investing? Answer: They are all things typically dear…
Turkey says ‘addressing economy concerns’ after Moody’s downgrade threat
Turkey yesterday said it was addressing the concerns of financial markets about the economy after Moody’s threatened a further downgrade…
One year on, Qatar feels sting of isolation
A year-old dispute, which pits an Arab quartet against Qatar, is set to drag on further, as Doha has failed…
New report reveals investment trends in the GCC
Select Property Group’s 2018 GCC Investor Survey explores current attitudes towards investment and overseas property across the region Increased…
Bitcoin Cash and EOS added to deVere Crypto as 35% of HNWIs embrace cryptocurrencies
One of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations has added Bitcoin Cash and EOS to its cryptocurrency exchange app,…
Where do Saudi, Dubai rank in world’s top billionaires’ list?
A new survey by Wealth-X, a US-based consultancy firm, revealed that the number of Billionaires in the region rose by…
Whipsawed Investors by Gary Dugan
Short sellers are squeezed in the US government bond market Oil price fall misrepresents the news flow Turkey- not as…
Cost of living in cities around the world
Key highlights from our 2018 ranking THIS YEAR OUR Prices and Earnings study covers 77 cities across the globe.…
Global Retail Banking 2018: The Power of Personalization
You could more easily find a yachtsman willing to sail into a sustained 40-mile-an-hour headwind than a retail bank trying…