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UAE banks set for another year of record growth

UAE banking sector assets hit record Dhs4.1tn in 2023

Total deposits of resident and non-resident customers with UAE banks rose by 13.5 per cent YoY to reach Dhs2.5tn

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Agthia Group

Agthia Group reports 14% rise in net profit for 2022

Agthia Group’s total assets stood at Dhs6.8bn as at December 31, 2022

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank reports 55% rise in net profit for 2022

The lender reported revenue worth Dhs6.8bn in 2022, up 23 per cent year-on-year

National Bank of Kuwait reports $1.7bn in net profit for 2022

The lender’s board of directors proposed a cash dividend of 25 fils per share for the second half of 2022, bringing total cash dividends for the year to 35 fils

Emirates NBD arranges Egypt sukuk

Emirates NBD’s full-year profit rises 40% to $3.53bn

The lender reported a 36 per cent growth in total income, equalling Dhs32.5bn

First Abu Dhabi Bank reports highest ever net profit in 2022

First Abu Dhabi Bank reports highest ever net profit in 2022

The bank’s total income stood at Dhs23.9bn, increasing 10 per cent year-on-year, compared to Dhs21.7bn recorded in 2021

Qatar's QNB reports 9% rise in net profit to hit $3.9bn

2022: Qatar’s QNB reports 9% rise in net profit to hit $3.9bn

The lender’s operating income increased 24 per cent to reach $9.6bn

Agthia

UAE’s Agthia Group reports 14% rise in net profit for Q3 2022

The group’s total assets stood at Dhs6.6bn as of September 30, 2022

Crypto

Bitcoin breakout stalls with daily trading volume also tumbling

Cryptocurrencies, like other riskier investments, have been suffering in a tighter-monetary-policy environment

Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD reports 25% rise in net profit for first nine months of 2022

The lender posted total income of Dhs22.7bn, rising 31 per cent year-on-year

National Bank of Fujairah posts 155.1% rise in nine-month net profit

National Bank of Fujairah posts 155.1% rise in nine-month net profit

The lender posted an operating profit of Dhs932.5m for the first nine months of the year, marking a 25.1 per cent rise compared to the previous year

Abu Dhabi's ADCB reports 22% rise in net profit for first nine months of 2022

Abu Dhabi’s ADCB reports 22% rise in net profit for first nine months of 2022

The bank posted a 10 per cent rise in net interest income, totalling Dhs7.275bn

Saudi British Bank reports 26% rise in net profit for Q3 2022

The bank’s loan portfolio grew to SAR189bn, marking an increase of 4 per cent during the third quarter

HSBC expands private banking in UAE to tap growing millionaire base

The new private bank will cater to the needs of clients with investable assets of over $2m

Oil holds near lowest since January with demand outlook dimming

West Texas Intermediate was steady below $77 a barrel after sinking more than 8 per cent over the previous two sessions

Crypto market cap sinks below $1tn, Bitcoin near 2022 low

The largest digital token has shed more than 6 per cent so far this week

Gold

Gold steadies as Europe’s energy woes see greenback strengthen

Central banks globally are set to keep raising interest rates to fight inflation, weighing on non-yielding assets like gold

Assets of local companies listed in financial markets rise by 10% in H1 2022

Assets of national companies listed on ADX, DFM show 10% rise in H1 2022

The banking sector was the leading contributor, with 17 banks accounting for 69 per cent of total assets

Bitcoin

Bitcoin struggles just above $20,000 fueling concerns

Bitcoin has been sinking along with riskier assets in recent months

Saudi Exchange announces intent to launch single stock futures contracts in July

The new contracts mark the second derivatives product to be introduced in the exchange

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Eye for detail: What do key investment trends look like?

Speaking to Gulf Business, Rob Ansari, head of investments and retirement – India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Mercer, shares insights on evolving market trends and the way forward

DP World

Canada fund CDPQ to invest $5bn in DP World’s Dubai assets

The Montreal-based pension manager will take a 22 per cent stake in DP World’s Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park

Dubai Islamic Bank

Dubai Islamic Bank posts 58% rise in net profit for Q1 2022

The bank’s total income reached Dhs3.01bn, recording growth of 6 per cent year-on-year compared to Dhs2.84bn achieved in Q1 2021

Oman to split sovereign wealth fund into two portfolios

The country posted a budget surplus of $545m in the first two months of this year

Emirates NBD

Dubai’s Emirates NBD reports 18% rise in net profit for Q1 2022

Total income increased 3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs6.4bn

Bitcoin’s stealth rally has bulls eyeing $51,000 once again

The coin has added 15 per cent over the past week

Bitcoin is struggling below $45,000 but there are signs it could break out

Bitcoin is well above its 50-day moving average, which currently sits around $41,085

How 2021 was a record year for M&A

Regional and global M&A activity witnessed strong growth last year

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabia transfers 4% of Aramco stake to state wealth fund

The government will still be the largest shareholder in Aramco