Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

Moody's: stable outlook on GCC banking sector for 2017 – resilience to economic, funding pressures

December 8, 2016

"While operating conditions for banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council will remain challenging, the stabilisation of oil prices albeit at…

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How to develop wealth management in the Middle East

December 8, 2016

Wealth management in the Middle East has much potential to mature, if the industry can achieve key goals such as…

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Breaking boundaries

December 8, 2016

What were the preparations like for the Bank of Khartoum to begin operations in Bahrain and the UAE?   The…

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Succession planning is the biggest challenge for Middle East family businesses, says PwC

December 7, 2016

While the region’s family businesses continue to be active and successful, the changing political and economic environment is affecting both…

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Sukuk crucial to diversifying investments: CMA vice chair

December 7, 2016

Mohammed Al-Quwaiz, vice chairman of the Saudi Capital Market Authority , underscored the importance of Sukuk and debt instruments for…

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A roadmap for distribution success in the Middle East

December 7, 2016

Aligning the interests of clients and advisers, not driving business via commissions and investing in the business, is one of…

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Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority: Saudi central bank changes name

December 6, 2016

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency announced on Sunday that its name has been changed to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority.  …

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Saudi, UAE, Malaysia largest Islamic banking markets: EY Report

December 6, 2016

The assets of global participation banking, also known as Islamic banking reached $924 billion in 2015, with growth rates declining…

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QNB aims to become leading bank in Africa, Asia by 2020

December 5, 2016

QNB Group discussed its new vision for 2020 “to become a leading bank” in Middle East and Africa and in…

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Just over half of HNWI assets are in discretionary mandates

December 5, 2016

The company’s latest report analyzes the demand for discretionary asset management as well as factors fueling interest in such services…

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Switzerland eyes AEOI with 21 countries

December 4, 2016

Switzerland, which has been working to end its years long practice of banking secrecy, on Thursday said it aimed to…

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QFC sucessfully concludes asia roadshow in Japan

December 4, 2016

Senior representation from Qatar Financial Centre Authority, Manateq and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy successfully concluded panel discussions,…

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