Trading, Broking & Stock Exchanges Archives - Page 177 of 296

Government adopts new financial instruments to implement national projects, including Sukuk

February 25, 2016

Egypt is currently experiencing unprecedented activity for the advancement of the economy, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said during the launch…

Comment & Analysis

Kuwait’s credit growth exceeds expectations – NBK ECONOMIC REPORT

February 25, 2016

Credit growth exceeded most expectations as it ended 2015 at 8% thanks to a strong December gain. Total credit…

Trading, Broking & Stock Exchanges

Oman talking to banks ahead of potential dollar bond in Q2 – sources

February 25, 2016

The government of Oman is in talks with banks about a sovereign dollar bond issue, sources aware of the matter…

Comment & Analysis

Bahrain denounces 'unwarranted' ratings downgrade

February 25, 2016

Bahrain’s banking regulator has strongly criticised ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgrade of Bahrain. Central Bank of Bahrain Governor…

Financial Results

Qatari bank Al Khaliji eyes capital bond issue

February 24, 2016

Qatar's Al Khalij Commercial Bank secured shareholder approval on Tuesday to issue up to 2 billion riyals ($549.2 million) of…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain reopens cancelled bond sale

February 24, 2016

Bahrain has revived a cancelled sale of dollar-denominated debt as the tiny Gulf kingdom struggles to repair confidence in its…

Insurance

Iranian financial institutions host first GCC-focused Investor Roadshow in Muscat, Oman

February 24, 2016

The roadshow was hosted by Sina Financial & Investing Holding Co, Iran’s leading financial holding company, and included participants from…

Comment & Analysis

Ahli Bank awarded debut rating by Moody’s Investors Service

February 23, 2016

Ahli Bank QSC is delighted to announce that Moody’s has assigned an A2/Prime-1 deposit ratings and a baa3 baseline credit…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

ICBC plans benchmark dollar bond issue through Dubai branch – sources

February 23, 2016

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country's largest bank by assets, is planning to issue a U.S. dollar-denominated bond…

Comment & Analysis

GCC states must cut spending further, impose VAT to cope with low oil – IMF

February 23, 2016

Gulf Cooperation Council countries must reduce state spending even further and implement taxes to cope with the period of low…

Comment & Analysis

Sovereign Wealth Funds May Sell $404 Billion of Equities

February 23, 2016

Sovereign wealth funds may withdraw $404.3 billion from global stock markets this year if crude prices stay between $30 to…

Comment & Analysis

Opportunities for investors in volatile bear market: QFB CEO

February 23, 2016

In volatile bear market conditions, investment opportunities can surface at attractive valuations, offering options that investors can capitalise on and…

Cookie Notice