Mikati: Lebanon Banks Still Enjoying Growth
Lebanon’s banking sector still enjoys a level of economic growth despite difficulties spurred by regional crises, caretaker Prime Minister Najib…
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SunGard Research Reveals Banks Still Falling Short Of Customer Expectations
New consumer research undertaken by SunGard has found that banks in some of the world’s fastest-growing emerging markets are still…
Shifting sands: advising expats in a changing world
The days of the all-expenses-paid expat lifestyle are gone, and shorter stints abroad have also become the norm, says Gary…
Demand For Global Islamic Pension Funds Worth $190bn
The pent up global demand for Islamic pension funds is currently valued between $160 billion and $190 billion, according to…
Islamic Capital Markets set to Provide Major Stimulus for Economic Growth
Qatar's Islamic Banks Expected to Grow to US$100 Billion by 2017, driven by Demand for Infrastructure and Investment Financing …
Bahrain 'is ideal platform for Islamic market funding'
A well-established Islamic finance infrastructure coupled with depth of intellectual capital make Bahrain an ideal platform for Sharia-compliant market funding,…
First Global Census Shows Record of 2,170 Billionaires Worldwide
The inaugural Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013, released today, reveals that the global billionaire population reached a record 2,170…
Jersey's External Relations Minister to visit United Arab Emirates
The External Relations Minister of the State of Jersey, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, will visit the United Arab Emirates from…
Kuwaiti bankers say cooperation necessary for GCC integration
Kuwaiti bankers affirmed on Tuesday necessity of boosting cooperation among Gulf banking sectors to serve the aspired GCC unity and…
NBAD Eyes Emerging Markets For Growth – CEO
National Bank of Abu Dhabi , the largest lender by market value in the United Arab Emirates, expects revenue to…
UAE’s Retail Banking Business Set Enter a Boom Period
Retail banking business in the UAE is entering a boom phase as the economy is doing well and consumption is…
Islamic Finance and the Country’s Investment Climate
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today opened the Global Center for Islamic Finance, together with Turkish Deputy Prime…