Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered's private banking division to open offices in Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon.

Banks suffering from bad debt due to unsecured lending - Standard Chartered.

Companies may sell debt as early as next year, according to media reports.

Standard Chartered chief also says liquidity in banking sector is improving fast.

Despite ME hit, bank announces $1.7bn cash call to take advantage of business conditions.

Dubai banks' ratings slash expected, little impact on credit spreads, bank says.

Qatar set to be 'star performer' among GCC economies, says Standard Charter boss.

Standard Chartered sees employment opportunties in non-oil sectors.

Standard Chartered says recent upturn in oil price could result in 2009/10 surplus.

Standard Chartered Bank positive on long-term development of economies like Oman.

Syndicated loan facility to be used to fund further expansion of Dubai’s mixed use Al Ghurair City.

UK-based bank says recent gov't moves suggest better harmony among UAE's emirates.

Economists say it is now vital for gov't to address shortage of liquidity in country.

Cash injection necessary to bring advances to deposit ratio below 100%.

Gulf states are reinvesting their petrodollars into green energy in a bid to become dominant energy suppliers.

Gulf's SWFs should take advantage of low equity prices to fund projects - analysts.

Standard Chartered Bank cuts expectations, UAE reduced by 2% to just 0.5%.

Standard Chartered says expenditure likely to overshoot amid collapse in oil price.

Standard Chartered predicts rate fall as slowdown in kingdom's growth continues.

Standard Chartered expects slowdown but says country is in good shape to cope.

Saudi growth expected at 2% next year, while Qatar growth forecast at 4.5% - Standard Chartered.

Global real estate markets are in decline and investors are fleeing the sector as the era of easy credit comes to a dramatic end.

Volatility across regional stock markets likely to remain for next two months, say experts.

Arabian Business poll reveals widespread criticism of response to UAE fraud crisis.

Soaring housing prices in Dubai are likely to peak in 2009 before falling at least 15% - poll.

Price inflation in the real estate market needs to slow down otherwise the consequences could be severe.

UPDATE 1: Call for 50% capital-gains tax on profits of short-term property sales.

Gulf states launch emergency efforts to control prices, Egypt inflation hits 19.7%.

There are many reasons for one to be positive about the prospects of Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) economies.

UAE emirate plans five-year sukuk sale, proceeds to be used to fund infrastructure projects, source says.

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Gov't accepts committee recommendation to stay pegged to ailing dollar at current rate.

With the US economy flatlining, Asia appears to be the silver lining in increasingly gloomy times.

Supply growth surges at second-fastest pace in five years, up more than a third at end of December.

State-owned utility shuts syndication of $2bn one-year Islamic loan, banking source says.

No increases permitted for two years on any rental contracts signed after 2005, cabinet decrees.

Gulf Arab state could move without other GCC members, ruler's economic advisor says.

Standard Chartered has opened a small to medium business banking centre after its portfolio grew 400%.

Standard Chartered predicts Gulf Arab states will revalue together, expecting appreciation of 8%.

The talking point of 2007 was how expensive life in Dubai had become. Will 2008 be the same? Our team of financial experts have the answers.

Debt is a fact of life for tens of thousands of expatriates living in the UAE. The lifestyle makes it virtually impossible to start up a life in the Emirates without borrowing money from the bank - be it through a credit card or a loan. Diana Milne analyses the repercussions and the possible solutions.

Kuwaiti firm proposes launch of $300mn murabaha facility to target region.

The most crucial element of personal banking - decent customer service - has been left behind on the shelf by UAE lenders.

Sovereign funds are likely to lose influence to China's growing state war chest, economist says.

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are likely to have a growing influence on financial markets, and could increase sixfold from their current value of US$2.2 trillion to $13.4 trillion in 10 years' time, according to a study by Standard Chartered Bank.

Brokers and banks attempting to lure trading experts from UAE steel firms.

Leading bank signs deal as approved bank for Dubai Land Department.

The first Kuwaiti sukuk programme has been introduced.

Official says government should 'take the initiative' to stem rising tide of bad debt in the UAE.

Bank predicts inflation of 9.3% for 2007, claims Abu Dhabi rent cap not helping tenants.

The complete guide to the cost of motoring - from buying to car insurance to the new road toll.

Most Gulf central banks look set to ride out dollar weakness, although Kuwait may opt for a second revaluation.

Naguib Sawiris is among four parties competing for a majority $100m stake in the bank.

Banks are rapidly expanding their Islamic banking portfolios as sharia-compliance gains worldwide recognition.

Gulf markets are watching the UAE to see if it too drops the dollar peg.

How long will it be before Sharia-compliant investment becomes the market's dominant force?

Fears over the direction of the country's nuclear ambitions halted this week's fall in oil prices.

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Sultan Al Suwaidi as its chief advisor focusing on high-level strategy issues.

Move will deter speculators betting on a revaluation of the dollar-pegged currency.

Personal loans can provide a quick fix in times of need, but if you don't read the small print you could find yourself paying more than you ever bargained for.

Emirates Bank International plans to issue a 2-billion baht-denominated bond next week.

Standard Chartered’s UAE business grew 32% last year which led to the bank announcing significantly increased global profits of US$3.17bn for the year ending December 31 2006.

Public private partnership could be the next big opportunity for ME financial institutions.

Standard Chartered is among those who will manage the Dubai Islamic Bank's inaugural U.S. dollar sukuk.

Nigel Jones, the incoming CEO of Standard Chartered Bank UAE, explains how he intends to bring his experience of banking in other regions to benefit his new role.

Standard Chartered Bank has a long history of working in the Middle East and emerging markets. Alexandra Dubsky meets Christos Papadopoulos to discover why 90% of its profits are generated from those regions.

The UAE’s “auto ownership mania” has made the country a prime international market for carmakers – a business opportunity which has not escaped the local retail bankers. With a plethora of auto financing packages currently available in the marketplace, are car buyers getting a good deal?

Standard Chartered bank has renewed its deal to be title sponsor of the Dubai Marathon for another three years.

Should a future single GCC currency be pegged to the US Dollar or not? Alexandra Dubsky contemplates the pros and cons

RFID technology has enabled one company to spread its new finance model to jewellery stores in Dubai. Daniel Stanton talks to them.