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Thursday, 26 June 2008

Old king coal

Banking & Finance
Surging commodities are leading Gulf states to invest in mining concessions for coal to copper.

Old king coal

Thursday, 19 June 2008

High finance

Banking & Finance
Amid continuing turmoil in global credit markets, Islamic finance is going from strength to strength.

High finance

Sunday, 15 June 2008

First Islamic China fund launched

Banking & Finance
Mayfair Pacific creates $300mn Sharia compliant fund to capitalise on region's rapid growth.

First Islamic China fund launched

Saturday, 14 June 2008

Golden egg?

Banking & Finance
Banks are looking to the Gulf to shore up revenues - and wealth managers are leading the pack.

Golden egg?

Friday, 13 June 2008

Going to seed

Banking & Finance
The Arab Business Angels Network has made its first investments, but still wants more members.

Going to seed

Thursday, 29 May 2008

A night of excellence

Banking & Finance
The winners of Arabian Business Saudi Achievement Awards 2008.

A night of excellence

Banks hoard Fed cuts

Banking & Finance
Regional mortgage lenders are refusing to pass falling US interest rates on to customers in the emirates.

Banks hoard Fed cuts

Wednesday, 28 May 2008

GCC's private party

Banking & Finance
Private equity funds across the Gulf enjoyed a vintage year in 2007, but conditions are set to tighten.

GCC's private party

Saturday, 24 May 2008

Boardroom blues

Banking & Finance
The number of women in the workforce is rising across the Gulf but few make it to the boardroom.

Boardroom blues

Thursday, 22 May 2008

Future capital

Banking & Finance
Bahrain's Ithmaar Bank Chairman Khalid Abdulla-Janahi on what's next for the financial institution.

Future capital

Friday, 16 May 2008

Swapping subprime for sunshine

Banking & Finance
Western job cuts have seen many financial professionals seeking Gulf opportunities.

Swapping subprime for sunshine

Thursday, 15 May 2008

Generation game

Banking & Finance
Family-run firms account for 75% of Gulf businesses. Is the next generation ready to take over?

Generation game

Friday, 09 May 2008

Deviating from the norm

Banking & Finance
Dexia's volatility fund could help investors make the most of turbulent markets.

Deviating from the norm

Friday, 25 April 2008

Bahrain calling

Banking & Finance
Bahrain is fast becoming a regional financial powerhouse, attracting some of the biggest global names.

Bahrain calling

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

Private party

Banking & Finance
Gulf economies could generate $1 trillion budget surpluses in a decade, fuelling a private equity boom.

Private party

Saturday, 19 April 2008

Sale of the century

Banking & Finance
Confidence seems to be returning to markets as firms get IPO plans back on track.

Sale of the century

Sunday, 13 April 2008

Saving for a rainy day

Banking & Finance
As the markets continue to rollercoaster, which assets should you place your savings into?

Saving for a rainy day

Saturday, 12 April 2008

Berlin potential

Banking & Finance
A Lebanese fund aims to reap strong returns as real estate in the German capital catches up with high prices.

Berlin potential

Friday, 11 April 2008

Banking on the old school

Banking & Finance
Swiss financial institutions are increasingly turning their attention away from Europe, and towards the Gulf. 


Wednesday, 09 April 2008

The long and short of it

Banking & Finance
The DFSA was the first regulator to introduce a code of practice for hedge funds. 

The long and short of it

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