Banking on a mobile future in the Middle East
The financial services sector is facing some of its toughest trading conditions ever. It would appear that customers have become…
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Societe Generale Securities Services appointed by ITG in Egypt
Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has been appointed by ITG to act as its settlement agent bank in Egypt.…
Islamic Bank of Britain boosts efforts to attract ethical savers
As consumer dissatisfaction with the UK banking sector continues, the Islamic Bank of Britain plc (IBB) has stepped up its…
Gulf bond issuance activity to remain fairly robust
Gulf region’s issuance activity is likely to remain fairly robust in the coming quarters, partly because of refinancing requirements, partly…
UAE brokerages under threat as volumes fall further
Stockbrokers in the UAE fear many more securities firms are likely to close their doors in the second half of…
Global Investment Management Industry Continues To Face A Regulatory Avalanche Of Disparate Rules: KPMG Report
In its fourth annual analysis of global financial regulations, KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm, says investment managers continue…
Rich to lose half their wealth by 2014
"Massive wealth destruction coming," warns Hong Kong economist Marc Faber, one of many "Dr. Dooms" we've featured over the years.…
Islamic Financial Services on Rise, but Private Banks Lag
As demand for financial products and services that comply with Islamic law has grown in recent years, retail banks have…
Bofa-ML study bullish over Dubai property
A strong growth in population, realistic targets for job creation and excellent existing infrastructure make Dubai real estate a worthwhile…
The health of the global private banking industry – Research
Scorpio Partnership’s annual Private Banking Benchmark of the global wealth management industry released today shows international providers weathered the storms…
Dubai Is A Wall Street Boomtown — Here's What It's Like To Live There
Bankers in Dubai live and work in one of the most unique cities on earth. The immense oil wealth…
UK’s first Sharia compliant residential property fund announces acquisitions
As all eyes home in on London for the razzmatazz of the London 2012 Olympics, it is worth remembering…