Global Institutional Investors’ Average Target Allocation to Real Estate Increases
The real estate asset class continues to experience growth in institutional capital allocations. In fact, 2017 represents an important milestone in this regard according...
Takaful poised for growth, greater focus required
Takaful operators in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Malaysia are growing at a rapid pace and are highly capitalised, new research from A.M....
DGCX to enhance its trading and clearing platform
New platform to provide superior transaction speed, increased reliability and scalability
Enhancements designed to attract new institutional, retail and high frequency traders
Platform scheduled to go...
Investors turn to U.S. and Emerging Markets, Fund Manager Survey
BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Investors Turning to U.S. and Emerging Markets Amid Eurozone Fears
Non-tax revenues can generate at least 10% of GDP in UAE
Given the volatility and unpredictability of oil prices, the primary economic strategy for all GCC countries is to diversify government income and reduce dependency...
Foreign Investment Office releases special report: Dubai – The FDI...
The final report finds that more than 80% of Middle East investors plan to maintain or increase investments in Dubai
The final report “Dubai –...
Western Union Commits $100,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan
To help the victims of Pakistan’s natural disaster of heavy rains and flooding affecting upwards of 14 million people, The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU),...
Outlook for Insurance Sector Growth in the Region Strong, Says DIFC...
Deep structural changes and changing attitudes toward risk are driving long-term growth in the insurance sector within the Middle East and North Africa region,...
“A good performance for the Gulf Premier Fund and the Gulf...
Talal Al-Tawari, Head of GCC Equities Division at Gulf Investment Corporation has said that "the Gulf Premier Fund", the first of its kind in...
Investors see potential in organic farming
Large-scale changes in the so-called food system cannot happen without the help of big investors. Even though most of them prefer to take short-term,...
DMCC successfully redeems US$200 million sukuk
Final US$20 million repayment on five-year Islamic bond made on schedule
Demonstrates underlying financial strength of DMCC
Underscores rapid growth...
Central Bank backs banks operating in UAE
Central Bank of the UAE announced today that it stands behind UAE banks and branches of foreign banks operating in the country.
Central Bank...
Banks Holiday on occasion of 40th National Day and Hijri New...
All banks in UAE will remain closed from Thursday 1st December until Saturday 3rd December on the occasion of 40th National Day and Hijri New Year, according to a Central Bank
Why You Need to Create Multiple Streams of Income
In uncertain times, people often fear that they may lose their jobs from one week to the next. But those who have managed to...
Financial incentive offered to mid-range hotel developers in Dubai
H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri of DTCM announces Municipality Fee waiver for three and four star hotel developments at Day 2 of The Hotel Show
Helal...
Regulatory uncertainty tops organizational risks for senior executives
Large institutions may suffer hit to normalized earnings as a result of re-regulation
Deloitte identifies five key industry drivers to impact global financial institutions
For the...
SCA Board changes brokers’ regulation
Following a Cabinet approval of the new board set-up, the reconstituted board of the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has held its first...
Infrastructure and Economic Diversification to Drive Saudi Private Equity Market
With the steady population growth propelling continuous infrastructure development, Saudi Arabia is considered the next big market for private equity and venture capital investors,...