Kipco units buy stake Malta’s bank
Kuwait Projects Co, or Kipco, said on Monday that two of its units have together bought a 38 per cent…
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Hedge fund technology becomes mainstream
Hedge funds are well known for developing advanced technology solutions that meet exacting standards and demanding requirements. Now, as…
QCB move draws flak from investors
Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) decision to tighten cap on local banks’ investment in stocks and bonds, has drawn flak from…
Bahrain bank gets extra time on Leeds Utd takeover
Following protracted talks between the Bahrain-based investment bank and United chairman Ken Bates the two parties now have additional time…
Saudi billionaire prince eyes world cities for mile-high tower
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says he is looking at global cities, including New York, as possible locations to…
Emirates Investment Bank builds Arab art collection
Emirates Investment Bank, an independent private and investment banking boutique, has unveiled a private art collection which reflects the…
Bahrain bank inks deal for luxury Mayfair apartments
A Bahrain-based investment bank has announced the acquisition of a prime boutique "new-build" freehold residential development in one of the…
MENA May Funds Inflows Pouring at Record Levels
With May 2013 experiencing inflows of USD 655 million, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region registered the highest inflows…
Alkhabeer Capital appoints chief corporate communication officer
Alkhabeer Capital has announced the appointment of Tariq Hayat as Chief Corporate Communication Officer. Tariq joins Alkhabeer Capital from Arcapita…
Doha Bank launches open-ended fund
Doha Bank has launched Al Hayer GCC & MENA Fund for Qatari Individuals, corporates and institutions. The open-ended fund seeks…
Dubai World makes first major asset sale since crisis
Dubai World, the state-linked group whose $25 billion of debt brought the emirate to the brink of financial collapse in…
Gold looks like the ultimate high risk, low reward investment", says Argonaut
Gold and silver are now 26% and 55% off their respective 2011 highs of $1,897/oz and $48/oz. “The most…