#Capital Markets

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC launches mega holding company with $27bn in assets

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) has announced the establishment of 2PointZero, a company which will have more than Dhs100bn in assets

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

UAE a key player in global financial sector, says NYSE vice chair

The country’s financial markets possess significant potential and flexibility, combined with its continuous commitment to innovation and development

Abu Dhabi bourse, CASE join hands to boost cooperation

These 13 UAE-listed private joint-stock companies have Dhs8.3bn in capital

The inclusion of private joint-stock firms in the local markets helps companies access a large capital base

Oman

Oman seeks to deepen capital markets with eye on Gulf IPO boom

Oman and Bahrain are the only countries in the GCC not classified as emerging markets by MSCI

Tabadul exchange hub launched by ADX and Bahrain Bourse

UAE’s ADX and Bahrain Bourse launch Tabadul Exchange Hub

Tabadul will enable investors to trade directly on both exchanges through licensed brokers across the two markets

Charting the growth of the regional fintech ecosystem

Saxo Bank MENA’s CEO Damian Hitchen talks about the region’s fintech space and the challenges faced by the financial sector

World’s oldest sovereign wealth fund makes London hiring push

The Kuwait Investment Office recruited Arne Hassel as chief investment officer in November

Saudi digital security firm Elm soars in Riyadh trading debut

The stock rose to $44.3 on Wednesday

Dubai announces listing of 10 govt, state-owned companies on DFM

The move is part of accelerating new listings in various sectors

Kuwait’s $134bn pension fund has record gain in turnaround

The $134bn pension fund recorded 20.9 per cent growth in assets in the year ended March 31

Aramco said to plan bond sale to help fund $75bn dividend

The price of oil has doubled since October to more than $70 a barrel

Cash dividends worth Dhs29bn proposed by 38 UAE listed companies for 2020

Banks are the largest distributors of profits

Saudi Arabia aims to raise over $5bn in bond-market return

No final decision on the timing has been made