Kuwait leads in private wealth booked offshore
Private financial wealth in Middle East and Africa grew by 4.7 percent in 2011, according to a new report by…
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Millionaire households: UAE ranks 6th in world
The UAE and three other GCC countries rank among the top-10 countries in the world by proportion of millionaire households…
Bahrain 'most respected financial hub in world'
By steadfastly implementing best practices, robust regulatory principles and good governance, Bahrain now enjoys the reputation as one of the…
Sukuk industry set for 'unprecedented growth'
The global sukuk industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, complemented and triggered by diversification, an expert said. “Large pools of Muslim…
GCC wealth flowing from personal to corporate assets – Invesco
Strong corporate returns are driving the flow of year-on-year capital within family offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from…
Global Trends Driving the Need for HR Transformation – PwC Research
A new study released by PwC US and HfS Research, "Human Resources Transformation: Is it Driving Business Performance?" identifies global…
Qatar’s banking sector top performer in GCC by far
The Qatar banking sector witnessed a robust 68% year-on-year growth in their profits in the first quarter (Q1) of this…
Qatar lenders’ reliance on foreign banks hits record
Qatar banks’ reliance on foreign lenders has risen to a record this year as their funding is stretched by the…
UAE among top 10 countries by proportion of millionaire households
Private financial wealth in Middle East and Africa grew by 4.7 per cent in 2011, according to a new…
Identity crisis: Islamic banking – in search of a lost soul
There is no doubt that Islamic banking and finance must always fulfil the requirements of Islamic jurisprudence. However, it is…
Offshore wealth management industry under intense pressure
Facing volatile equity and bond markets, increasingly demanding clients, and ever-watchful regulatory agencies, wealth managers must proactively find new ways…
Bank Audi's ratings affirmed
Capital Intelligence, the international credit rating agency, announced that it has affirmed Bank Audi sal-Audi Saradar Group's Financial Strength Rating…