Deal-making to drive 2017 Middle Eastern banking fee fest
A Middle Eastern investment banking fee bonanza should extend into 2017, spurred by a combination of bond and share sales…
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Franklin Templeton Sees 2017 Bright Spot in Mideast Stocks: Q&A
Equity markets in the Middle East, especially oil-producing Arab Gulf nations with dollar pegs, should perform better than other developing…
Islamic finance set for big lift from Iran
The Islamic finance industry is expected to get a significant lease of life from the opening of Iran’s economy which…
GCC corporates face tough credit outlook in the face of slowing growth
Low economic growth, weak consumer and business confidence and tight liquidity conditions are expected to keep outlook of GCC non-financial…
Turkey eyes $70B trade with Middle East in 2017
Turkey is seeking to increase the trade volume with Arab countries to reach $70 billion in 2017. The head…
Volatility top concern for global institutional investors in 2017 – survey
A survey of 500 institutional investors across the world shows they have “clear preferences” for active management and alternatives, according…
Bahrain’s Islamic finance sector sets the tone for the rest of the world
With decades of experience and regarded as the benchmark for its regulation, Bahrain stands out as a global leader in…
Qatari vision leading into the future
The Qatari playing field The GCC banking and finance sector is believed to be far more stable and resilient…
Sukuk Market In 2016: Year In Review
Global currency sukuk continued to expand in 2016. Increasing issuances were observed in U.S. dollar, Indonesian rupiah, and Pakistani rupee…
GCC banks seen resilient to economic, funding pressures
Moody's Investors Service has a stable outlook on the GCC banking sectors for next year, which reflects the rating agency's…
Global economy to see major shift in 2017: Qatar bank
The global economy is set to see a significant shift in 2017 as it moves from ever easier monetary policy…
Mexican billionaire: Israel challenges US leadership in high tech
Israel poses a challenge to the United States in the leadership of the global high technology industry, according to Carlos…