Iran doing business with 3 mega-banks of Japan
Indications have emerged in the media that three of the biggest Japanese banks are already doing effective business with Iran…
Mergers & Acquisitions
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GCC Bank M&A Surge Unlikely, Despite Market Conditions
A surge in mergers and acquisitions among banks in Gulf Cooperation Council countries is unlikely due to structural impediments, despite…
An open season for merger deals in the Middle East
The prevailing macroeconomic environment will always impact upon deal activity. However, the impact upon M&A activity versus IPO activity can…
An open season for merger deals in the Middle East
The prevailing macroeconomic environment will always impact upon deal activity. However, the impact upon M&A activity versus IPO activity can…
No more bank mergers in pipeline – Saudi central bank chief
Saudi Arabia’s central bank governor Ahmed al-Kholifey said on Thursday that he did not see more bank mergers looming, after…
First Abu Dhabi Bank Mulls Expanding to Saudi, CEO Tells Khaleej
First Abu Dhabi Bank is "seriously studying" expanding into Saudi Arabia, either through acquisitions or a new license, its chief…
Potential RBS, HSBC Saudi Merger May Lead to More Deals: Q&A
A combination of the Saudi Arabian ventures of HSBC Holdings Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc will break…
Saudi's Alawwal Bank and HSBC-backed SABB in merger talks
Saudi lenders Alawwal Bank and Saudi British Bank <1060.SE> have agreed to start talks about a merger that could create…
Khaitan advises First Gulf Bank on merger
Khaitan & Co advised First Gulf Bank in relation to its merger with National Bank of Abu Dhabi including the…
Oman said to follow Abu Dhabi with SWF merger plan
Oman, the largest Arab oil producer outside the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, is considering a merger of its two…
Merger wave could cut Qatar lenders to four: Seetharaman
Qatar will likely see more consolidation in its banking sector this year as there isn’t room for 18 lenders, according…
National Finance, Oman Orix plan merger valuation
National Finance Company and Oman Orix Leasing Company have asked Deloitte to carry out valuations of both the companies for…