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Sunday, 23 December 2007

The regulations posing a technology challenge

Banking & Finance
The financial industry is facing a wave of new regulations. Implementation of SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley (SO) and Basel II regulations have started in the global financial market for some time.

The regulations posing a technology challenge

The Middle East’s great rise: now is the time

Banking & Finance
It has been a great year for business in the Middle East.

The Middle East’s great rise: now is the time

Friday, 21 December 2007

What’s the catch?

Banking & Finance
Last month Amlak offered customers the chance to refinance their home at a profit rate of 6.95%. Property broker Michael Topham gives his verdict on the deal.

What’s the catch?

Sunday, 16 December 2007

Family firms can empower women

Banking & Finance
A report by Ithmar Capital claims that 90% of all commercial activity in the GCC is controlled by family firms. Claire Ferris-Lay reports.

Family firms can empower women

Friday, 14 December 2007

Real challenges for luxury marketers

Banking & Finance
Put simply, they have to defend themselves from brand erosion in the wake of the democratisation of luxury.

Real challenges for luxury marketers

Sunday, 09 December 2007

Trust fund nations: post oil economy

Banking & Finance
There has been talk over the last six months about the emerging power of the sovereign wealth funds. Mohammed Sergie reports.

Trust fund nations: post oil economy

Saturday, 01 December 2007

The rise of the middle classes

Banking & Finance
Financial institutions that ignore the Middle East's changing demographics will miss out on prime opportunities.

The rise of the middle classes

Friday, 30 November 2007

A global approach to wealth management

Banking & Finance
Arabian Business on a new class of high net worth individuals and their investment needs.

A global approach to wealth management

Sunday, 18 November 2007

Eyes wide shut?

Banking & Finance
When it comes to leadership I have some bad news.

Eyes wide shut?

Thursday, 15 November 2007

Use it or lose it: the importance of good HR

Banking & Finance
There is no doubt about it, the human resources industry has an image problem that needs to be addressed.

Use it or lose it: the importance of good HR

Private equity's push for a brighter future

Banking & Finance
How many private equity companies does it to take to power a light bulb?

Private equity's push for a brighter future

Thursday, 08 November 2007

The GCC success story

Banking & Finance
Last week DP World began the Middle East's largest initial public offering on the Dubai International Financial Exchange.

The GCC success story

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Banking & Finance


Sunday, 04 November 2007

Leading lights

Banking & Finance
Last month saw the celebration of the inaugural CEO Middle East Awards.

Leading lights

Saturday, 03 November 2007

Bourse supremacy

Banking & Finance
There can only be one financial hub in the region, and the fight for supremacy has well and truly begun.


Thursday, 01 November 2007

Taking the UK out of sukuk

Banking & Finance
The UK Treasury’s enthusiasm for Islamic finance may have cooled, but Western support is still important for the sector.

Taking the UK out of sukuk

Thursday, 25 October 2007

CEOs - overpaid & over here?

Banking & Finance
Mideast shareholders should call for restraint on the number of zeros decorating their CEOs' monthly wage slips.

CEOs - overpaid & over here?

Monday, 22 October 2007

Why bother?

Banking & Finance
I am determined not to fall into the trap of complaining about the traffic within the Emirate of Dubai.

Why bother?

Monday, 15 October 2007

Navigating through business etiquette

Banking & Finance
Part two of the feature of modern etiquette in today’s international business world.

Navigating through business etiquette

Thursday, 11 October 2007

Swapping dignity for dollars

Banking & Finance
Sadly money talks, but quite often it seems to talk far louder than common sense, says James Bennett.

Swapping dignity for dollars

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