Managers of Wealth - Middle East https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:24:18 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/ https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Middle East KohanaPHP NBB appoints new group Chief Operating Officer News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50540/nbb-appoints-new-group-chief-operating-officer Mustafa brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector On the Move Regis Burger appointed CEO of Julius Baer Middle East News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50522/regis-burger-appointed-ceo-of-julius-baer-middle-east Burger will also continue in his current role as Head of Middle East and Africa On the Move Joubert to head up soft services at Farnek News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50525/joubert-to-head-up-soft-services-at-farnek In her new role, Joubert will oversee the delivery and performance of Farnek’s soft services division On the Move Invest Bank appoints Ali Sajwani as Chief Human Capital Officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50526/invest-bank-appoints-ali-sajwani-as-chief-human-capital-officer With over 16 years at Citi and prior leadership at ADCB, he brings extensive experience in strategic HR and people-centric growth initiatives. On the Move B2PRIME welcomes Emanuel Georgouras as Chief Revenue Officer News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50527/b2prime-welcomes-emanuel-georgouras-as-chief-revenue-officer To drive institutional growth and revenue strategy On the Move Praxis expands its UAE team with two strategic appointments News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50515/praxis-expands-its-uae-team-with-two-strategic-appointments Their appointments support Praxis’ continued growth in the region, where demand for high-quality, on-the-ground fiduciary support continues to rise. On the Move Tabreed appoints Arqaam Securities as liquidity provider News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50519/tabreed-appoints-arqaam-securities-as-liquidity-provider New mandate will improve trading liquidity, boost investor confidence and benefit company shareholders On the Move FTI Consulting strengthens strategic communications capabilities in the Middle East with appointment of Tim Falconer News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50513/fti-consulting-strengthens-strategic-communications-capabilities-in-the-middle-east-with-appointment-of-tim-falconer Mr. Falconer, who is based in Dubai, brings to the firm more than 25 years of communications and journalism experience On the Move HSBC Qatar strengthens market leadership to connect clients with global opportunities News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50504/hsbc-qatar-strengthens-market-leadership-to-connect-clients-with-global-opportunities He previously Co-Founded and served as CEO of New York-based strategic advisory firm, Capital in Motion, and has held several senior roles in banking including Head of Large Corporates at HSBC in Qatar On the Move Aberdeen Investcorp Infrastructure partners joins Al Fadhili Field House for real estate development company consortium News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50506/aberdeen-investcorp-infrastructure-partners-joins-al-fadhili-field-house-for-real-estate-development-company-consortium The complex provides essential accommodation for the Saudi Aramco workforce On the Move Saudi CMA makes changes in investment accounts rule to woo foreigners News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50552/saudi-cma-makes-changes-in-investment-accounts-rule-to-woo-foreigners CMA said these changes aim to facilitate access for a broader base of foreign investors Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance CBE and Foreign Ministry launch ‘Open Your Account in Egypt’ initiative News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50541/cbe-and-foreign-ministry-launch-amplsquoopen-your-account-in-egyptamprsquo-initiative The signing of the cooperation protocol was witnessed by senior officials Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance QFC Chief Legal Officer named among Legal 500 GC Powerlist Middle East 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50535/qfc-chief-legal-officer-named-among-legal-500-gc-powerlist-middle-east-2025 The recognition honours the region’s leading General Counsel and senior in-house lawyers for their exceptional leadership, achievements, and influence in the legal profession. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Gulf Bank highlights the advancement of fraud and cyberattacks News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50536/gulf-bank-highlights-the-advancement-of-fraud-and-cyberattacks The two-and-a-half-hour session underscored the Bank’s ongoing efforts to foster a security-conscious culture and strengthen resilience across all levels of the organization. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Tamara obtains Central Bank of the UAE approval News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50510/tamara-obtains-central-bank-of-the-uae-approval As a leading Fintech platform in the UAE, Tamara has cemented its position as a trusted financial partner. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance World Bank Group to open office in Muscat News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50498/world-bank-group-to-open-office-in-muscat In July, the WBG appointed Wendy Werner as its first Country Manager in Oman Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance DIFC Courts conducts 90% of hearings in 2025 remotely News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50499/difc-courts-conducts-90-of-hearings-in-2025-remotely Several new artificial intelligence (AI) services are under development and will be announced next yea Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Bahrain and MonetaGo eye SME finance boost through counter-fraud project News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50500/bahrain-and-monetago-eye-sme-finance-boost-through-counter-fraud-project The registry will enable Bahraini banks to validate invoices in real time, tackling duplicate financing attempts, fraudulent invoices and use of falsified documentation, Singapore-headquartered technology provider MonetaGo said. Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance KFAED signs loan agreements with Belize, Saint Lucia News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50489/kfaed-signs-loan-agreements-with-belize-saint-lucia The project aims to support Belize’s economic and social development by constructing a modern, climate-resilient highway Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance Dubai's DIFC Court orders NMC founder BR Shetty to pay $46 million to Indian bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50488/dubaiamp039s-difc-court-orders-nmc-founder-br-shetty-to-pay-46-million-to-indian-bank Judge finds Shetty lied under oath about signing guarantee, citing 'parade of lies' Legal, Tax, Regulation & Compliance 69.85 Billion Dinars.. A New Leap in Jordanian Banks' Assets in 2024 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50551/6985-billion-dinars-a-new-leap-in-jordanian-banksamp039-assets-in-2024 These figures are evidence of ongoing trust in Jordanian banking institutions and their stability Retail Banking Deutsche Bank expands capital markets team, coverage as debt deals soar News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50554/deutsche-bank-expands-capital-markets-team-coverage-as-debt-deals-soar The number of capital markets transactions executed by Deutsche Bank in MENA this year has increased by 30% in deal volume compared to the same period in 2024 YTD, said Abdeslam Alaoui, Managing Director and Head of CEEMEA Capital Markets at Deutsche Bank Retail Banking Arab Fund joins global lenders in expanding climate finance and supporting SMEs in jordan News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50553/arab-fund-joins-global-lenders-in-expanding-climate-finance-and-supporting-smes-in-jordan Providing a subordinated loan of $25 million to Capital Bank of Jordan Retail Banking NBK poised to leverage promising opportunities amid strengthening business confidence in the domestic market News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50542/nbk-poised-to-leverage-promising-opportunities-amid-strengthening-business-confidence-in-the-domestic-market During the analyst conference call for the first nine months of 2025 Retail Banking Saudi banks’ Q3 profits rise 14.5% to SAR 23.6 billion — Maaal survey News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50546/saudi-banksamprsquo-q3-profits-rise-145-to-sar-236-billion-ampmdash-maaal-survey Saudi National Bank (SNB) led the sector with net profits of SAR 6.46 billion, compared with SAR 5.36 billion a year earlier. Retail Banking QIB Profit grows by 5.8% to reach QAR 3,455 Million for the nine months’ period ended 30 September 2025 News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50523/qib-profit-grows-by-58-to-reach-qar-3455-million-for-the-nine-monthsamprsquo-period-ended-30-september-2025 Total Assets reach QAR 215 Billion Retail Banking Dukhan Bank launches new personal finance campaign News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50516/dukhan-bank-launches-new-personal-finance-campaign Additional benefits of this campaign include a grace period of up to three months before installment payments begin Retail Banking NBQ’s net profits rise 16% to AED 465mln in 9 months News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50518/nbqamprsquos-net-profits-rise-16-to-aed-465mln-in-9-months Profits after tax reaching AED 465mln Retail Banking FAB reports record 9M’25 results with net profit up 24% crossing 16bln News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50520/fab-reports-record-9mamprsquo25-results-with-net-profit-up-24-crossing-16bln Strong earnings delivery driven by broad-based growth, diversified revenue streams, and solid balance sheet fundamentals, with continued productivity gains from AI-led transformation Retail Banking Emirates NBD to Acquire Controlling Stake in RBL Bank for US$3B News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50508/emirates-nbd-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-rbl-bank-for-us3b Deal marks the largest foreign investment in India’s financial sector Retail Banking MENA equity markets stay active as deal volumes rise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50549/mena-equity-markets-stay-active-as-deal-volumes-rise Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flynas led the year’s IPOs, raising $1.1 billion in its May debut on the Tadawul, the region’s largest offering so far in 2025 Alternative Investments Knight Frank executes sale of Revier Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50543/knight-frank-executes-sale-of-revier-hotel-in-business-bay-dubai The hotel has been acquired by a European investor Alternative Investments GIB Capital completes $4.25bln worth of debt issuances News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50544/gib-capital-completes-425bln-worth-of-debt-issuances For Majid Al Futtaim, The Kingdom of Bahrain, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector and Bank Muscat Alternative Investments QSE index closes higher News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50534/qse-index-closes-higher Shares of 31 companies rose during the session, while 20 companies saw their stocks decline. One company maintained its previous closing price. Alternative Investments Global Investors and business leaders set to convene in Bahrain for Gateway Gulf's third edition in November News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50512/global-investors-and-business-leaders-set-to-convene-in-bahrain-for-gateway-gulfamp039s-third-edition-in-november Themed "Rethinking Global Investment for New Trade Dynamics," the invitation-only forum will host 200 senior leaders, fostering dialogue that translates into long-lasting partnerships and investment opportunities. Alternative Investments African Development Bank and Saudi Institutions Deepen Partnership to Boost Investments in Africa News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50487/african-development-bank-and-saudi-institutions-deepen-partnership-to-boost-investments-in-africa Both sides described the meetings as marking a new chapter in the Saudi-African Development Bank’s relations, aimed at advancing sustainable growth and job creation across Africa. Alternative Investments Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority and The Business Year renew partnership agreement to publish the 10th edition News Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50467/kuwait-direct-investment-promotion-authority-and-the-business-year-renew-partnership-agreement-to-publish-the-10th-edition Reflecting a decade of TBY’s in-depth coverage of the country’s economic transformation Alternative Investments S&P upgrades Egypt’s credit rating to ‘B’; Fitch affirms with stable outlook News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50473/sampampp-upgrades-egyptamprsquos-credit-rating-to-amplsquobamprsquo-fitch-affirms-with-stable-outlook S&P’s decision marks the first upgrade since Egypt began receiving financial assistance in March 2024. Alternative Investments A new achievement for Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50463/a-new-achievement-for-abu-dhabi-national-insurance-company These accolades serve as a recognition of Adnic’s unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy and fostering sustainable professional growth for UAE nationals within the private sector. Alternative Investments DIFC report highlights Dubai’s rise as a global hub for alternative investments News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50464/difc-report-highlights-dubaiamprsquos-rise-as-a-global-hub-for-alternative-investments According to the report, emerging markets are now positioned as key growth engines for the alternatives industry, driven by rapid GDP growth Alternative Investments Barclays strengthens Middle East presence with strategic expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50547/barclays-strengthens-middle-east-presence-with-strategic-expansion-into-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia Barclays’ expansion into KSA advances the bank’s strategic growth across the Middle East Wealth & Asset Management Global Finance Names The World’s Best Private Banks 2026 News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50537/global-finance-names-the-worldamprsquos-best-private-banks-2026 Global Finance’s editorial board selected the winners for the Private Bank Awards with input from executives and industry insiders. Wealth & Asset Management KFH Wins MENA Most Innovative Private Bank Award News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50538/kfh-wins-mena-most-innovative-private-bank-award At MEED's MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025 Wealth & Asset Management Emirates Investment Bank Partners with Avaloq to Modernize Its Wealth and Investment Management Operations in Dubai News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50529/emirates-investment-bank-partners-with-avaloq-to-modernize-its-wealth-and-investment-management-operations-in-dubai This will help the bank to scale its services and deliver a highly personalized, data-driven wealth management experience. Wealth & Asset Management NBK Wealth receives ‘Outstanding Private Bank for High-Net-Worth Clients’ award News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50494/nbk-wealth-receives-amplsquooutstanding-private-bank-for-high-net-worth-clientsamprsquo-award As part of Private Banker International’s Global Wealth Awards ceremony in Singapore Wealth & Asset Management UBS opens new advisory office in Abu Dhabi News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50490/ubs-opens-new-advisory-office-in-abu-dhabi The Swiss banking giant has been present in the region for over 60 years. Wealth & Asset Management Bank Dhofar SAOG : BankDhofar partners with BlackRock to transform wealth management in Oman News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50474/bank-dhofar-saog-bankdhofar-partners-with-blackrock-to-transform-wealth-management-in-oman This collaboration, the first of its kind in Oman, will redefine wealth management by offering customers exclusive access to world-class investment strategies and advisory services. Wealth & Asset Management Future Outlook for Asset Management and ETFs: Momentum Builds in the Middle East News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50482/future-outlook-for-asset-management-and-etfs-momentum-builds-in-the-middle-east The region’s deep pools of capital, supportive regulators and fast-growing investor base are combining to create one of the most dynamic ETF environments anywhere. Wealth & Asset Management Gulf Bank Wins "Best Private Banking Customer Experience" Award News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50465/gulf-bank-wins-ampquotbest-private-banking-customer-experienceampquot-award At the 2025 Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards Wealth & Asset Management Blackstone and Lunate Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in GCC Logistics News Team Wednesday, October 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50444/blackstone-and-lunate-announce-strategic-partnership-to-invest-in-gcc-logistics Partnership to create GLIDE, a platform targeting US$5 billion of high-quality warehouses across the GCC Wealth & Asset Management Empowering SMEs: Sohar International’s enhanced corporate mobile app becomes a full-fledged financial command centre News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50539/empowering-smes-sohar-internationalamprsquos-enhanced-corporate-mobile-app-becomes-a-full-fledged-financial-command-centre Reaffirming its commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence FinTech Zain ranks first in the regional telecom sector in Forbes “World’s Best Employers” list News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50532/zain-ranks-first-in-the-regional-telecom-sector-in-forbes-ampldquoworldamprsquos-best-employersamprdquo-list Ranked first in Kuwait and among top three employers in the Middle East FinTech Dubai Islamic Bank forges alliance HCLTech to integrate AI News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50524/dubai-islamic-bank-forges-alliance-hcltech-to-integrate-ai This partnership is aimed at enhancing the bank's operational capabilities through the scalable application of AI. FinTech Egypt’s fintech firm Money Fellows hits $1.5bn in transactions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50509/egyptamprsquos-fintech-firm-money-fellows-hits-15bn-in-transactions The company’s prepaid card facilitates deposits, withdrawals, and payments without service fees FinTech Central Bank of Egypt and MCIT Launch AI for FinTech Hackathon to Empower Next-Gen Innovators News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50505/central-bank-of-egypt-and-mcit-launch-ai-for-fintech-hackathon-to-empower-next-gen-innovators The initiative aims to foster a new generation of FinTech professionals capable of driving innovation within Egypt’s evolving digital economy. FinTech Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50507/tamara-secures-central-bank-of-the-uae-approval-deepening-commitment-to-the-uae-market Tamara Achieved Full Regulatory Approval in the UAE. FinTech Urgent action needed on AI’s ethical challenges News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50497/urgent-action-needed-on-aiamprsquos-ethical-challenges Global Ethics Day warning from accountancy and financial services bodies as a new report shines light on need for improved skills FinTech Bahrain hosts UK delegation to Boost FinTech Partnerships News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50485/bahrain-hosts-uk-delegation-to-boost-fintech-partnerships The visit brought together government officials, regulators, and FinTech innovators from both countries to explore collaboration and developments in Bahrain’s financial technology ecosystem. FinTech NBB adopts Kinexys by J.P. Morgan solution to pioneer programmable payments in the region News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50477/nbb-adopts-kinexys-by-jp-morgan-solution-to-pioneer-programmable-payments-in-the-region NBB has now joined a growing number of leading global financial institutions FinTech CBJ Names Winners of Digital Signature Challenge for Financial Institutions News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50469/cbj-names-winners-of-digital-signature-challenge-for-financial-institutions The participating firms underwent extensive technical, technological, and security assessments to ensure compliance with international standards for digital signatures and their legal reliability for financial transactions. FinTech Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully completes sale of all treasury shares News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50550/sharjah-islamic-bank-successfully-completes-sale-of-all-treasury-shares The sale was completed shortly after the announcement of SIB’s third-quarter financial results Islamic Finance Boubyan Bank records net profit of KD 78m for the period ended September 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50531/boubyan-bank-records-net-profit-of-kd-78m-for-the-period-ended-september-2025 With this growth, the bank continues its exceptional success in sustainable growth, thus demonstrating the robustness of the bank’s financial position and its status as one of the major full-fledged banks in the Kuwaiti banking sector. Islamic Finance Qatar Islamic Bank's net profit grows by 5.8% News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50533/qatar-islamic-bankamp039s-net-profit-grows-by-58 Total assets of the Bank as at 30 September 2025 stands at $59bln representing a growth of 6.9% Islamic Finance A banking alliance of five banks grants a joint Islamic financing facility (Mudaraba) worth EGP5.2bln News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50517/a-banking-alliance-of-five-banks-grants-a-joint-islamic-financing-facility-mudaraba-worth-egp52bln To Inertia Egypt for its Jefaira North Coast Project in Ras El Hekma Islamic Finance LSEG and ICD announce findings of the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator report News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50486/lseg-and-icd-announce-findings-of-the-2025-islamic-finance-development-indicator-report Global Islamic finance assets projected to reach US$9.7 trillion by 2029 Islamic Finance Islamic International Arab Bank Named Best Islamic Digital Bank in Jordan for 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50470/islamic-international-arab-bank-named-best-islamic-digital-bank-in-jordan-for-2025 Established in 1997, the Islamic International Arab Bank operates across all governorates of the Kingdom Islamic Finance Bahrain: Flooss appoints SICO to structure $10mln sukuk issuance News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50453/bahrain-flooss-appoints-sico-to-structure-10mln-sukuk-issuance This transaction reflects ongoing efforts to advance shariah compliant capital markets instruments in the kingdom Islamic Finance Oman’s Islamic finance sector to top $40bn amid regulatory reforms, sukuk growth: Fitch News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50380/omanamprsquos-islamic-finance-sector-to-top-40bn-amid-regulatory-reforms-sukuk-growth-fitch In the UAE the industry surpassed $285 billion in assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025, supported by strong demand and a deepening sukuk market, another Fitch report stated. Islamic Finance Sohar Islamic reaffirms commitment to Islamic finance as main sponsor of the 3rd Zakat Forum in Salalah News Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50382/sohar-islamic-reaffirms-commitment-to-islamic-finance-as-main-sponsor-of-the-3rd-zakat-forum-in-salalah Reaffirming its role as a trusted partner in promoting Islamic finance and fostering meaningful dialogue on issues of social and economic importance Islamic Finance Saudi-listed Elm renews $133mln credit facility with Al Rajhi Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50368/saudi-listed-elm-renews-133mln-credit-facility-with-al-rajhi-bank The loan will be used to finance working capital and issuance of bank guarantees Islamic Finance Oman’s money supply grows over 6% in August as credit and deposits expand News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50545/omanamprsquos-money-supply-grows-over-6-in-august-as-credit-and-deposits-expand The expansion in money supply coincided with steady credit growth and rising deposits across both conventional and Islamic banks. Research, Comment and Analysis Dubai Financial Services Authority regulatory update Q3 2025 News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50528/dubai-financial-services-authority-regulatory-update-q3-2025 The FAQ reflects key queries raised by firms during a recent DFSA outreach session. Research, Comment and Analysis Finance Minister attends annual Bahrain Banks Reception News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50511/finance-minister-attends-annual-bahrain-banks-reception The event was attended by Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain. Research, Comment and Analysis Deloitte: Middle East scale-up ecosystem continues growth path amid challenges News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50495/deloitte-middle-east-scale-up-ecosystem-continues-growth-path-amid-challenges They typically have a proven business model and are focused on expanding their market reach and operational capacity. Research, Comment and Analysis Bain & Company forms global AI partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Inception News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50496/bain-ampamp-company-forms-global-ai-partnership-with-abu-dhabiamprsquos-inception Led out the Middle East, the partnership has a global scope – leveraging Bain & Company’s footprint of 67 offices in 40+ countries. Research, Comment and Analysis stc pay Bahrain Plans 2026 Regional Expansion and AI-Powered Personalisation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50483/stc-pay-bahrain-plans-2026-regional-expansion-and-ai-powered-personalisation What truly defines us is our role in financial inclusion. Research, Comment and Analysis This business tycoon exits UK for UAE and reason is not just taxation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50475/this-business-tycoon-exits-uk-for-uae-and-reason-is-not-just-taxation He continues to serve as the CEO and largest shareholder of the company. Research, Comment and Analysis HSBC enhances Premier offering as new survey reveals one in four UAE adults uncertain about their financial future News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50480/hsbc-enhances-premier-offering-as-new-survey-reveals-one-in-four-uae-adults-uncertain-about-their-financial-future HSBC elevates its Premier offering in the UAE to further support affluent, international customers Research, Comment and Analysis How Human-Machine Synergy Will Transform Wealth Management News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50468/how-human-machine-synergy-will-transform-wealth-management Approximately half of the participants prefer working with multiple wealth management providers to access broader insights and resources. Research, Comment and Analysis Knight Frank: Dubai’s ultra-luxury homes drive 24% annual increase in US$10mln-plus sales News Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50459/knight-frank-dubaiamprsquos-ultra-luxury-homes-drive-24-annual-increase-in-us10mln-plus-sales Double the number of homes sold for more than US$ 25 million in Q3 2025 versus Q3 2024 Research, Comment and Analysis MENA DCM breaks all records: Nine-month bond issuance hits $125.9bln, sukuk at $48.2bln News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50478/mena-dcm-breaks-all-records-nine-month-bond-issuance-hits-1259bln-sukuk-at-482bln HSBC secured the top spot in the MENA bond bookrunner ranking by LSEG’s Investment Banking Review, with $13.2 billion in related proceeds Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Opens Office in Kuwait News Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50442/goldman-sachs-opens-office-in-kuwait Office Opening Deepens Partnership with Kuwait and Expands Capabilities in the Middle East Investment Bank EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Premium International for Credit Services 10th Securitization Issuance Worth EGP224mln News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50386/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-premium-international-for-credit-services-10th-securitization-issuance-worth-egp224mln This marks the tenth issuance since Premium’s inception and the fourth under the seventh securitization program Investment Bank EFG Hermes KSA Completes Advisory on the IPO of Jamjoom Fashion the Company behind the Nayomi and Mihyar brands on Nomu News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50362/efg-hermes-ksa-completes-advisory-on-the-ipo-of-jamjoom-fashion-the-company-behind-the-nayomi-and-mihyar-brands-on-nomu The offering attracted strong participation from a diverse base of high-quality local and international Qualified Investors Investment Bank EFG Hermes successfully concludes advisory as listing and financial advisor to Orascom Construction on its listing on ADX News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50305/efg-hermes-successfully-concludes-advisory-as-listing-and-financial-advisor-to-orascom-construction-on-its-listing-on-adx The trading of Orascom Construction’s shares commenced today on ADX under the ticker “ORAS” Investment Bank EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Bedaya Mortgage Finance’s seventh securitization issuance worth EGP1.56bln News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50263/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-bedaya-mortgage-financeamprsquos-seventh-securitization-issuance-worth-egp156bln The EGP 1.56 billion issuance marks Bedaya’s seventh since inception and the fifth under Capital for securitization Investment Bank SNB Capital reaches a landmark milestone of successfully closing 100 investment banking transaction milestone News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50232/snb-capital-reaches-a-landmark-milestone-of-successfully-closing-100-investment-banking-transaction-milestone Among these 100 transactions are some of the most significant deals in the region and internationally Investment Bank Investment Banking Surge in the GCC: From Oil to Assets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50059/investment-banking-surge-in-the-gcc-from-oil-to-assets From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint to the United Arab Emirates’ digital and green ambitions Investment Bank EIB, Banque Misr to help Egypt-based SMEs post-COVID-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49968/eib-banque-misr-to-help-egypt-based-smes-post-covid-19 The EIB financing forms part of the EIB contribution to the Team Europe response to the COVID-19 crisis in the European Union partner countries. Investment Bank EFG Hermes advises on the signing of landmark $190mln investment in Alameda Healthcare by DPI News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49940/efg-hermes-advises-on-the-signing-of-landmark-190mln-investment-in-alameda-healthcare-by-dpi This transaction marks Egypt’s largest private equity healthcare investment to date, reinforcing investor confidence in backing fast-growing platforms in Egypt Investment Bank Oman Arab Bank drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50530/oman-arab-bank-drives-sustainable-growth-through-innovation-and-national-talent OAB has been an active supporter of national digital initiatives Planet SOS MECC to expand scope of recycling projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50514/mecc-to-expand-scope-of-recycling-projects He pointed out that the Rawdat Rashid experience is a successful model that can be applied to other areas Planet SOS Sustainable freight can deliver major CO2 cuts across GCC by 2035 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50373/sustainable-freight-can-deliver-major-co2-cuts-across-gcc-by-2035 PwC research across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also finds that electric heavy-duty truck availability in the GCC remains limited Planet SOS QatarEnergy ranked among most-valued global energy brands News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50153/qatarenergy-ranked-among-most-valued-global-energy-brands The region’s brands contributed $71.3bn to the ranking Planet SOS Emerge, Emirates Development Bank to collaborate on developing, financing solar projects in UAE News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50125/emerge-emirates-development-bank-to-collaborate-on-developing-financing-solar-projects-in-uae Through its tailored financing solutions and strategic support, EDB continues to drive innovation Planet SOS Boubyan Bank releases 2024 Annual Sustainability Report News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50101/boubyan-bank-releases-2024-annual-sustainability-report Strategic steps to reinforce Governance and Strengthen ESG Principles Planet SOS Crédit Agricole Egypt and Infinity join forces to accelerate transition to solar energy News Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/50037/crampeacutedit-agricole-egypt-and-infinity-join-forces-to-accelerate-transition-to-solar-energy Through this partnership, Infinity’s customers will have access to Crédit Agricole Egypt’s solar loan Planet SOS Qatar-based GAB becomes the first accreditation body from the MENA region to sign APAC's MRA for GHG Accreditation News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49872/qatar-based-gab-becomes-the-first-accreditation-body-from-the-mena-region-to-sign-apacamp039s-mra-for-ghg-accreditation Positions GAB as a key enabler in the MENA region for climate accountability and sustainability practices aligned with international standards Planet SOS NBK wins best bank for sustainable finance in Kuwait by Global Finance News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49818/nbk-wins-best-bank-for-sustainable-finance-in-kuwait-by-global-finance Affirming its ESG leadership in Kuwait’s banking sector Planet SOS Gulf Bank completes sustainability governance infrastructure News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am https://middleeast.managersofwealth.com/article/49086/gulf-bank-completes-sustainability-governance-infrastructure Reinforcing its environmental and social commitments Planet SOS