Global FinTech funding rose 68% in 2021 on record deals, KPMG says
FinTech funding worldwide surged 68 per cent annually to $210 billion in 2021, a report by consultancy KPMG showed. …
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Global banking CEOs optimistic of sector growth: KPMG
Global banking CEOs are optimistic and are predicting growth in the coming years, foreseeing an innovation-based approach in the sector…
Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022
Gartner expects these 12 technology trends to act as force multipliers of digital business and innovation over the next three…
Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds as deposits outpace loans in 2021
The profitability of the UAE’s banking sector has recovered significantly in 2021 as the economy continued to bounce back from…
Crypto Investment and the Wealthy
Amid hype, volatility, controversy and opportunity, the cryptocurrency (crypto) sector and ecosystem continue to grow rapidly. The sector, worth an…
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos to stay in UAE: royal family
“For now, I prefer for personal reasons which concern nobody but myself, to continue residing in a permanent and stable…
International Women's Day: 12 businesswomen who have made their mark in the UAE
The UAE has a stellar record when it comes to promoting the role of women in the workplace. Women…
Why eliminating gender bias must be a priority for all
As a business leader in the UAE, I know there are many impactful national and corporate initiatives already driving change…
UAE banking sector on path to recovery: S&P Global
Further deterioration of UAE banks' asset-quality indicators will remain contained as the economy improves and corporate activity recovers, said S&P…
UAE's business sentiments show 'marked improvement' in Feb on rising customer demand
Business conditions in the UAE recorded a ‘marked improvement’ during February, with the private sector recording gains in demand. There…
PwC reports hightlights trend in Qatar’s real estate sector
A new analysis by PwC Middle East indicates that five key factors will drive Qatar’s real estate sector in 2022…
Turkey’s banks may need capital increase, Fitch Ratings says
Capital increases may be needed at Turkish banks with fairly thin buffers or to support economic growth, Lindsey Liddell, a…