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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Six far-reaching disruptions set stage for a retail renaissance in the next decade—Bain & Company

June 12, 2025

Far-reaching disruptions in the global retail landscape are set to radically – and rapidly – transform the industry over the…

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Executive Moves

QFC appoints new Director of Human Capital

June 12, 2025

Qatar Financial Centre, a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has announced the appointment of Rashed Al-Noaimi…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Private equity upturn hit by tariff turmoil, but winning firms will lean into turbulence

June 12, 2025

The global private equity upturn which was taking shape last year and extended into a relatively upbeat first quarter of…

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Waystone strengthens UAE presence with launch of onshore Management Company and Distribution Company solutions

June 11, 2025

Waystone has launched a new onshore, independent Management Company (ManCo) and Distribution Company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further…

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Retail Banking

Sohar International receives prestigious ‘CX Team of the Year’ award for innovation and impact

June 11, 2025

Reinforcing its position as a leader in redefining service excellence within the Sultanate’s banking landscape, Sohar International has been awarded…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic finance assets up 4.1% in 2024, reaching QR683bn

June 11, 2025

The Qatari economy sustained its growth within expected parameters during 2024, notwithstanding global volatility and the persistent challenges of inflation…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Ajman Bank signs partnership with Azimut Group to offer investment advisory and opportunities to its clients

June 11, 2025

Ajman Bank has signed a distribution agreement with Azimut (DIFC) Limited, a subsidiary of the global asset management firm Azimut…

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Retail Banking

Gulf Bank and Warba Bank initiate merger assessment

June 11, 2025

Move signals renewed consolidation drive as lenders await regulatory direction on proposed deal Gulf Bank and Warba Bank have formally…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

ADGM FSRA implements amendments to its Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

June 11, 2025

ADGM implemented amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets to streamline the process by which Virtual Assets are accepted…

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Executive Moves

Egypt’s Contact Financial names John Saad CEO, Said Zater becomes vice-chairperson

June 11, 2025

Egypt’s Contact Financial Holding has appointed John Saad as its new managing director and chief executive officer, succeeding Said Zater…

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FinTech

Cloud consultancy Zero&One expands into Saudi Arabia with Riyadh office

June 11, 2025

Regional cloud consultancy Zero&One has launched a new office in Saudi Arabia, its first in the kingdom and 5th across…

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StanChart: UAE Becoming Important Wealth Contributor

June 10, 2025

The wealth management unit of Standard Chartered has ambitious asset and income goals. In a conversation with finews.asia, its business…

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