Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

‘Goodwill’ bonds that will spark a Middle East transformation

May 29, 2018

The economic transformation of the Middle East is being driven by aspirations for innovation and social responsibility. Transformational projects abound: …

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Where do Luxury Markets Stand in the U.S., U.K., U.A.E. and Australia?

May 28, 2018

The global luxury real estate market has had a good run recently.   Prices are up and key markets have…

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Dubai ahead of London, Paris, New York in quality of life report

May 28, 2018

Dubai has higher quality of life when compared to cities such as London, Paris and New York, according to a…

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Wealthy want to ‘do well and do good’

May 28, 2018

World’s wealthy individuals increasingly want to do good as they increase their wealth, Peter Boyles, Global CEO, HSBC Private Banking…

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Global business growth expected despite protectionism – HSBC

May 28, 2018

Businesses are concerned about the cost of rising protectionism, yet are optimistic about their international business prospects, according to a…

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Funds Absorb Record $1.6 Trillion Net Inflow Worldwide in 2017

May 25, 2018

Investors expanded their commitments to unprecedented levels during 2017 as net flows to long-term funds soared to $1.6 trillion worldwide,…

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Jersey Finance Hosts an Educational Finance Event Exclusively for Women in Saudi Arabia as More Women Look to Take Control of their Financial Affairs

May 25, 2018

Jersey Finance, the body that promotes the jurisdiction as a robust, transparent, International Finance Centre, recently hosted a women-only talk…

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Cost of insuring Bahrain debt jumps as deficit jitters increase

May 24, 2018

The central bank’s net foreign assets hit a seven-month low of 533.2mn dinars ($1.41bn) in March, about 31 days’ worth…

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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait eyes greater share of GCC debt market deals

May 24, 2018

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait plans to roll out new advisory services for clients and increase its share of financing…

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Revealed: 62 billionaires in UAE hold Dh616 billion wealth

May 24, 2018

Dubai was home to 40 billionaires -- or 65 per cent of the UAE total -- at the end of…

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Why AI is the key to the future

May 24, 2018

Artificial intelligence is projected to become a key driver in the UAE’s economic growth within the next two decades, according…

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Qatari Bank Closes Gap on Abu Dhabi Rival in Mideast Shuffle

May 24, 2018

Qatar National Bank QPSC is no longer being punished for a boycott imposed on the country by some of its…

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