Market Forecasts

Comment & Analysis

Deloitte survey: Middle East fertile territory for Chinese outbound M&A investments

February 5, 2014

The fifth edition of the Deloitte 2013 Greater China outbound Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) spotlight, ‘Graduating up the value chain’…

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Investment Banking

Emirates Investment Bank hails Dubai as a gateway to investment opportunities in "Dubai Forward"

February 4, 2014

Jean-Paul Petoud, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking at Emirates Investment Bank , a client-focused, independent private and investment banking boutique…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Quilvest & Partners raises $1.3 billion in 2013

February 3, 2014

Global private equity platform led by CEO Fady Michel Abouchalache, of Middle East origin  The company committed over $700 million…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC seeing continued strong wealth growth

February 3, 2014

Assets under management have seen a significant upswing around the world but these gains have not translated into the top-and-bottom-line…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC Banks Rebound As Economy Recovers

February 2, 2014

Off the back of steadier results Gulf banks have been helped by a more in the previous year, 2013 was…

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Market Forecasts

UAE banks are immune to real estate crisis: Sultan bin Nassir Al Suwaidi

January 31, 2014

Governor says rules on new capital requirements for banks to be enforced in Q1    UAE banks are unlikely to…

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Investment Banking

Investment Banks In Middle East To Remain Profitable In 2014

January 30, 2014

Investment banks in the Middle East have been growing as regional markets continue to recover from the global financial crisis.…

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Market Forecasts

Saudi Prince Alwaleed ready to heavily invest in Sierra Leone

January 30, 2014

The Chairman of one of the world’s most successful diversified investment companies has reiterated his interest to invest in Sierra…

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Comment & Analysis

26,000 millionaires living in Dubai, says study

January 28, 2014

Dubai hosts a total of about 26,000 millionaires but that is not enough to propel the emirate into the top…

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Market Forecasts

Italy's jewellers in Asian, Middle East sights

January 23, 2014

Italy's $8 billion jewellery industry is drawing interest from Asian and Middle East investors, keen to exploit Italian style and…

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Comment & Analysis

Ongoing Rise in Optimism for 2014 Growth – BofA Merrill Lynch

January 22, 2014

Investors start 2014 more optimistic about global growth prospects, especially for the U.S. but increasingly for Europe as well, according…

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Comment & Analysis

Industry ripe for innovation and strong growth – Barclays Cash Management Survey

January 21, 2014

In a recent Cash Management survey, Barclays estimates that 55% of clients consider innovation vital in achieving treasury/cash management goals…

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