UAE a safer bet than Switzerland, South Korea – RESEARCH
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
The combined net profits of Bahrain’s banks nearly doubled to $1.1 billion in the first three months of this year,…
The Banker Middle East Magazine names Arab Bank as Best Bank in Jordan
Arab Bank was awarded the title of Best Bank in Jordan by The Banker Middle East Magazine at a ceremony…
Secret to long, healthy life revealed
After years of studying older folks, it has finally been revealed what it takes to age well. Huffington Post has…
GCC Corporate Banking at Peak, Says The Boston Consulting Group
According to a recent study published by The Boston Consulting Group, GCC banks' corporate banking divisions are at peak levels…
Forbes honors top 100 Indian leaders in UAE
Recognizing its passion and contribution to the advancement of the Arab region, Forbes Middle East revealed its long-awaited list of…
NBK In Line To ‘Become’ Premier Pan-Arab Bank
Fitch Ratings, the international credit rating agency, said that National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is the only Kuwaiti bank with…
FATCA Compliance Still a Concern According to Northern Trust Survey of Asset Managers
Asset managers continue to be challenged by the "lack of consistency" and "uncertainty" around the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.…
Fifth of UAE firms cut executive business travel – poll
A fifth of UAE companies have reduced executive business class travel and daily expenses during the last six months as…
Asset management in the social era – RESEARCH
CACEIS and PwC Luxembourg released their latest report titled "#SocialMediaStudies - Asset Management in the Social Era" during the Fund…
UBS Says QE's End May Render Gold 'Obsolete'
Swiss bank UBS is warning that gold's appeal as an inflation hedge and as an alternative to the U.S.…
64% Saudi HNWIs successfully maintain wealth during downturn
Sixty-four percent of Saudi HNWIs (high net worth individuals) successfully maintained their wealth during the recent economic downturn, of which…