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The unique economic strength of Dubai makes it Citi’s regional hub for the Middle East and Africa region. The bank currently serves more than 500 global companies in the region from the Dubai hub. Citi officials say to cover Africa, there is no other …
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One of the world’s leading investors, Mark Mobius told a gold conference in Dubai that the new ‘Shariah Gold Standard … for those Islamic households that would like to invest in gold funds” He drew attention to the economic growth of both the UAE …
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Mashreq, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is one of the most active banks in the UAE. The bank sees technology as a key area of innovation and is making huge investments in digitisation to differentiate itself. While Mashreq has …
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That is really exciting for a bank like Mashreq,” Som explained. Mashreq, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, is one of the most active banks in the UAE and for the last two decades has focused on innovation as its competitive differentiator.
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BEITUT: A total of 17 UAE banks are among the 100 largest banking institutions in the Arab region, according to a new study conducted by the Union of Arab Banks, UAB. Saudi Arabia came second in the list with 12 banks, followed by Qatar (12 banks), Lebanon …
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Ajman Bank’ signs a Joint Cooperation Agreement with ‘Takaful Emarat’ Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank today announced it’s signing of joint cooperation with Emirates Takaful Company. The two sides shall work to conclude a new implementing joint cooperation …
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Emirates NBD has launched an edutainment mobile game, Banki, to promote financial literacy in the UAE. Through its engaging and informational interface, Banki will target the nation’s youth to become economically aware at a young age and consider careers …
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Cluttons’ Middle East’s Private Capital survey revealed that Dubai had overtaken London as the most attractive … To illustrate the current state of alternative assets around the globe including hedge funds, real estate, managed futures, commodities …
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Strength in Middle East crude benchmark Dubai may also further narrow its price gap against Brent, leading Asia refiners to buy more oil from the Atlantic Basin and the Americas, traders said. West Texas Intermediate for January delivery rose 5 cents to $ …
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Dubai: A significant number of institutional investors expect … increased target allocations to private equity and real estate. Overall, the appetite for hedge funds is seen receding with over a quarter of LPs planning to reduce their target allocations …
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DUBAI, Dec 20 Egypt’s blue chip stock index surged to a record … and up a spectacular 73.4 percent since the start of the year. Shares favoured by foreign funds were the top performers, with Global Telecom Holding leaping 12.9 percent.
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DUBAI, Dec 19 Egypt’s stock index surged 3.1 percent in … because it makes prices more attractive for foreign investors, and may drive local funds into stocks as a hedge against inflation. “The dollar rate is keeping up the appetite” for stocks among …
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Founded in 2001,100 Women in Finance (100WF), formerly 100 Women in Hedge Funds, has grown to an association of more … Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and Toronto. For further information: please visit www.100women.org
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Vijay Harpalani, fund manager at Al Mal Capital in Dubai, said 2017 appears to be another challenging … “Gold is perceived as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Until mid-2016, gold prices were up 29 per cent, but after Trump …
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