The Future of Wealth Management Depends on a Faster, Better Adoption of Technology
Wealth management firms must take a bolder stance on new technologies, or they risk being left behind. This is…
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Immediate Islamic financing gap for SMEs up to $13bn in Mena
The Istanbul-based World Bank Global Islamic Finance Development Center together with the Islamic Development Bank is stepping up its initiatives…
Expats rank the GCC the highest globally for enabling them to buy property
HSBC survey shows that GCC-based expats are the highest globally to say that they can own additional property as a…
Boutique M&A advisories usurp big boys' turf
These are uneasy times for bankers in the Middle East. The slump in oil is draining billions of dollars…
Mideast funds a bit more positive on stocks, bearish on bonds
Middle East fund managers have become slightly more positive on regional equities after valuations fell, and more bearish on bonds…
Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE
In spite of the region’s attractive markets, foreign investment in the UAE has been slowed by certain local regulations. …
Private Equity Investments Outperforming Other Asset Classes: 4x Emerging Markets Equity; 2x S&P 500 and High Yield Bonds
Investor appetite for Private Equity (PE) is set to remain robust globally, benefiting from a rising tide of global financial…
Women in UAE more financially literate than men: Survey
Two-thirds of adults worldwide are not financially literate and there is a wide gap between men and women’s literacy, including…
Saudi Arabia’s bank credit hits all-time high at SAR1.34 trillion
Long-, medium- and short-term bank credit in Saudi Arabia hit an all-time high in October reaching SAR1.34 trillion at the…
Premier: Bahrain regional hub for Islamic banking
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed Bahrain's success in turning into a financial and…
Asset quality not a big challenge for UAE banking sector
The banking sector in the UAE is navigating through a tougher environment, after enjoying four consecutive years of favourable operating…
Defining digital differences amid financial disruption
PayPal, TransferWise, Zopa, Fidor – nimble digital brands are radically disrupting financial services. Whilst traditional banks are investing…