Comment & Analysis

Comment & Analysis

Transformational change sweeps wealth managers as they reconfigure to win back client trust

July 9, 2013

Despite the resurgence of global wealth to nearly pre-2008 levels, the wealth management industry is facing significant margin pressure caused…

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Comment & Analysis

Too Few Mobile Apps Tailored for Wealth Management Clients

July 8, 2013

Wealth Managers are making significant progress towards providing their wealthy clients with apps that equip them for a mobile world…

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Comment & Analysis

UBS once again the world's largest private bank as assets surge

July 8, 2013

  UBS won back the title of largest private bank in the world as inflows of fresh client funds surged…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE a safer bet than Switzerland, South Korea – RESEARCH

June 30, 2013

  Leading foreign executives trust the UAE as destination for their money more than the banking powerhouse of Switzerland or…

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Bahrain banks post strong rebound, with profits exceeding $1 billion in Q1 2013

June 30, 2013

The combined net profits of Bahrain’s banks nearly doubled to $1.1 billion in the first three months of this year,…

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Awards and Recognition

The Banker Middle East Magazine names Arab Bank as Best Bank in Jordan

June 30, 2013

Arab Bank was awarded the title of Best Bank in Jordan by The Banker Middle East Magazine at a ceremony…

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Secret to long, healthy life revealed

June 29, 2013

After years of studying older folks, it has finally been revealed what it takes to age well. Huffington Post has…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC Corporate Banking at Peak, Says The Boston Consulting Group

June 28, 2013

According to a recent study published by The Boston Consulting Group, GCC banks' corporate banking divisions are at peak levels…

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Comment & Analysis

Forbes honors top 100 Indian leaders in UAE

June 28, 2013

Recognizing its passion and contribution to the advancement of the Arab region, Forbes Middle East revealed its long-awaited list of…

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Comment & Analysis

NBK In Line To ‘Become’ Premier Pan-Arab Bank

June 28, 2013

Fitch Ratings, the international credit rating agency, said that National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is the only Kuwaiti bank with…

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Comment & Analysis

FATCA Compliance Still a Concern According to Northern Trust Survey of Asset Managers

June 27, 2013

Asset managers continue to be challenged by the "lack of consistency" and "uncertainty" around the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.…

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Fifth of UAE firms cut executive business travel – poll

June 26, 2013

A fifth of UAE companies have reduced executive business class travel and daily expenses during the last six months as…

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