Qatar wealth fund expands into Australia, Korea and Southeast Asia

Qatar wealth fund expands into Australia, Korea and Southeast Asia

The Asian expansion comes as the fund has been diversifying its investments from core European and US markets

Polus Capital Management wins ADIA investment

Polus Capital Management secures ADIA investment

The investment follows the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years, which is expected to boost companies with balance sheet concerns

Botim Transforms Remittances with MENA’s First-Ever 'Send Now, Pay Later' Service

Botim unveils region’s first ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ remittance service

Catering primarily to the UAE’s large expatriate population, the SNPL feature offers financial flexibility, allowing users to send money abroad and pay in installments

PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

US investment bank PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

The deal will help PJT Partners expand its presence in the Middle East, giving it access to a diverse client base

Here’s how GCC central banks are reacting to the US Fed’s rate cut

The Gulf region’s oil and gas exporters tend to follow the Fed’s lead on rate moves as most regional currencies are pegged to the US dollar

DP World, Nedbank partner to finance Africa trade

DP World partners with Nedbank to finance more Africa trade

Trade finance solutions will enable businesses to move their goods faster and improve their working capital while enabling the flow of trade

UAE banking sector's liquid assets surpass Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

UAE banking sector’s liquid assets exceed Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, liquid assets rose by 2  per cent, or Dhs14.9bn, compared to Dhs786.6bn at the end of Q1 2023

Saudi Arabia debuts ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks

Saudi Arabia approves first ETFs tracking Hong Kong-listed equities

Saudi Arabia’s markets regulator approved AlBilad Investment Company’s request to offer “Albilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETF

Emirates NBD launches zero-fee UAE equity trading

Emirates NBD launches zero-fee UAE equity trading

The move is part of the bank’s broader strategy to support the growth of domestic stocks and drive economic expansion in the UAE

UAE central bank fines local bank with Dhs5m

UAE fines foreign bank Dhs5m for money laundering breaches

The central bank directed the foreign bank to present the regulator’s action to its board of directors

ADX implements insiders' trading ban ahead of Q3 financial disclosures

ADX implements insider trading ban ahead of Q3 financial disclosures

ADX stated that the decision has been taken in accordance with Article No (14) of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Board of Directors’ Decision No (2/R) of 2001

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

The additional funding will further boost Paymob’s efforts to expand its regional footprint and reinforce its position as a leading payments provider in the region

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

The investment management firm said it has served clients in the Middle East for many years, but Abu Dhabi office would be its first in the region

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

The share buyback will be carried out through open-market purchases and financed by the lender’s retained earnings and excess cash

Etihad Airways reportedly plans to list in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways plans IPO no earlier than 2025, report says

The airline had planned to go public this year, but it decided to wait until 2024 to showcase its strong financial performance

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EFG Hermes’ annual meet shines light on MENA investment opportunities

The event explored transformative innovations in capital markets and regulatory developments while highlighting investment prospects

Rorix Holdings' Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Rorix Holdings’ Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Finstreet’s subsidiaries – Finstreet Global Market, Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement, and Finstreet Capital – have received financial services permissions from ADGM’s FSRA

NMDC Energy’s shares surge above 20% on trading debut

NMDC Energy’s shares surge above 20% on trading debut

The construction and dredging services firm offered 1.15 billion shares in NMDC Energy, and the offering was 31.3 times oversubscribed

Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE

Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE

Standard Chartered is among banks that have been extending their foray into the crypto sector as more institutional investors adopt the asset class

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DIFC launches new funds centre, reports rise in firms

The centre has launched a first-of-its-kind DIFC Funds Centre to support hedge fund spinouts, fund platforms as well as boutique wealth and asset management firms

OQ Exploration and Production to float IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange

Oman IPO: OQ Exploration and Production to float 25% stake on MSX

The subscription period is expected to commence this month, with the listing anticipated in October

Hisham Farouk, CEO, Grant Thornton UAE

Grant Thornton’s Hisham Farouk on trade, sustainable finance and ESG

The UAE division’s CEO discusses the firm’s strategies for bolstering cross-border business and the importance of sustainable finance, ESG and digital transformation

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Fourth Milling Company to float IPO on Tadawul

The company has a robust presence in the Saudi flour market, and it is known for its premium FOOM brand, which holds the largest market share

How AIX is scaling investment to new heights

Scaling new heights: How AIX is redefining global investment opportunities

From navigating market fluctuations to seizing new avenues for growth, AIX has demonstrated resilience and agility at every turn

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Mozn: Pioneering AI solutions in fintech, fraud prevention, and compliance

Mozn is making waves in the global fintech landscape with its cutting-edge platform, FOCAL as the company showcases its latest innovations at the 24 Fintech event in Riyadh

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Private equity finds stability but momentum remains elusive, shows report

The report highlights that the sharp decrease in deal-making and exits over the past two years has largely plateaued in the early part of 2024

Abu Dhabi's MAIR Group poised to list shares directly on ADX

ADX sees ETF trading net Dhs1.86bn from Jan to Aug

The exchange reported a trading volume of approximately 450.7 million ETF units across 19,853 transactions during this period

TAEF's (The Arab Energy Fund) H1 net income surges 37 per cent, reaches $121m

The Arab Energy Fund’s H1 net income rises 37% to $121m

Environmentally and socially linked projects now represent 20 per cent of TAEF’s $5.3bn loan portfolio, up from 18 per cent last year

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Watch and learn: Tips traders can pick up from popular sports

Experts believe that popular sports can teach us many valuable lessons that can be successfully applied to fields such as trading

Beyond oil: The GCC’s M&A-driven transformation

GCC M&A surge: A blueprint for sustainable growth

While the timing of a full-throttle M&A market recovery is not entirely clear, dealmaking activity in the GCC gathered steam in H1 2024