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…
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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…
Bank Muamalat signs MoU with China banking group
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd and Bank of Shi Zui Shan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a partnership…
Middle East can capitalise on Asia’s economic resurgence
The times, as Bob Dylan would sing, they are a-changin’. That the Middle East is looking East is old news.…
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.…
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…
Saudi CMA expected to start cross-listing foreign firms in 2013
Saudi Capital Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled plans to start cross-listing foreign companies on its exchange (Tadawul) within a year, focusing…
Bahrain Boosts Investor Confidence
Global investor confidence in Bahrain is boosted by the success of a recent $1.5 B bond issue. The first conventional…
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…
“Standing Still… But Still Standing” – Blackrock
The global economy faces increased odds of slipping into a “Stagnation” scenario dominated by anemic growth in the developed…