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Thursday, 03 April 2008

Take it to the bank

Banking & Finance
Emirates NBD is already the Gulf's biggest bank by assets and is set to expand its sphere of influence.

Take it to the bank

Tuesday, 01 April 2008

Locked down

Banking & Finance
It was recently reported an unnamed UAE bank suffered the loss of 1.2 million dirhams while filling its ATMs.

Locked down

Privacy invasion

Banking & Finance
Europe's private banking centres are struggling to keep clients' accounts confidential.

Privacy invasion

Thursday, 27 March 2008

The art and science of SME

Banking & Finance
Regional banks are waking up to the need for services catering to start-up enterprises.

The art and science of SME

Friday, 21 March 2008

Capital focus

Banking & Finance
We meet Khaldoun Haj Hasan, co-founder and managing partner of Ithmar Capital.

Capital focus

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Storming to performing

Banking & Finance
Dubai-based businesses can no longer 'manage by fear' if they want to succeed.

Storming to performing

Paying the price

Banking & Finance
As Gulf policymakers find ways to curb rampant inflation, economists are warning against price controls.

Paying the price

Saturday, 15 March 2008

Painting for profit

Banking & Finance
Rising economic prosperity in the Gulf is causing the region’s art scene to flourish, explains Alicia Buller. 

Painting for profit

Increased options in future for investors

Banking & Finance
Arqaam Capital believes conditions in the Gulf are right for a successful equity derivatives scene.

Increased options in future for investors

Thursday, 13 March 2008

Into Africa

Banking & Finance
Africa's booming commodities markets are attracting a wave of investment from the Gulf's industrial giants.

Into Africa

Sunday, 09 March 2008

Private party

Banking & Finance
Gulf budget surpluses are fuelling a boom in private equity deals and the expansion of family-run firms.

Private party

Saturday, 08 March 2008

Hedging against inflation

Banking & Finance
How investment trusts are looking to tap demand for indirect property investment.

Hedging against inflation

Friday, 07 March 2008

A fistful of dollars

Banking & Finance
Sovereign wealth funds are coming under increased scrutiny in the West. Diana Milne reports on the backlash and asks whether it will slow their march.

A fistful of dollars

Thursday, 06 March 2008

Taking stock of a common exchange

Banking & Finance
This week Arabian Business takes a closer look at the the possibility of a real common currency.

Taking stock of a common exchange

Tuesday, 04 March 2008

Angels in Arabia

Banking & Finance
Business angels are the saviour of many start-ups in the US and Europe, but now Arab investors are looking at early stage private equity investment, with the launch of a new network aiming to match regional capital with regional entrepreneurs.

Angels in Arabia

Saturday, 23 February 2008

Germany returns

Banking & Finance
The relationship between the UAE and European economic powerhouse Germany is booming.

Germany returns

Friday, 22 February 2008

From the West to the Middle East

Banking & Finance
German companies are making a splash in key sectors in the UAE, and across the Gulf.

From the West to the Middle East

Thursday, 21 February 2008

Algeria next for Bahrain firm

Banking & Finance
Gulf Finance House has plans for a US$3bn economic development zone near Algiers.

Algeria next for Bahrain firm

Sunday, 17 February 2008

Laid-back living

Banking & Finance
Despite its skyscrapers and bustling streets, Brisbane is refreshingly humble and a haven of calm.

Laid-back living

The brokerage business

Banking & Finance
Brokerage houses have never been bigger business, but how long is the boom set to last?

The brokerage business

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