Repositioning Private Capital: Money Movements Around The Globe
More than a tenth of the world’s ultra high net worth wealth is managed by Swiss banks and it is estimated at approximately CHF3...
Global investors have moved out of equities into cash
Proportion of Investors Buying Protection Against Equity Sell-off Reaches Survey High
Global investors have moved out of equities into cash ahead of an expected U.S....
Innovation very important to 82 percent of executives in financial firms
Fifty-seven percent of global financial services executives believe regulation has enabled growth of their business, according to the results of Deloitte’s Staying Ahead of...
Investors Selectively Lowering Risk After Bond Sell-off
Global investors have less appetite for higher risk exposures, particularly in the U.S., according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for May.
While...
Financing still a top challenge for UAE SMEs in 2015
Top sources of funds for SMEs include family and friends, private funding, as well as savings and credit cards
A new MEED survey of SMEs...
DFM inaugurates Annual Stock Game for Students
Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today inaugurated its Annual Stock Game with the participation of 5,723 students from schools and universities in the UAE and...
Investors Concerned about Overvaluation in Equity, Bond Markets
Investors see growing overvaluations in equities and bonds and have signaled concern about a valuation bubble forming, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund...
MENA M&A Market Started 2015 on a Positive Note
The MENA M&A market depicted a steady activity during 1Q2015, prolonging its 9-month positive performance. Despite depressed oil prices and the regional political turmoil...
UAE GDP rose more than 236-fold in 2014
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2015) was inaugurated on Monday, March 30th, 2015, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Day One saw impressive...
Emirates set to close US$913 million Sukuk
*Offer attracted orders exceeding US$3.2 billion and was 3.6 times oversubscribed
Emirates is pleased to announce the successful pricing of US$913,026,000 Certificates due 2025 (the...
Smart Real Estate Investing: Where to Spend in 2015?
With the changing global economy and emergence of new markets, the map for smart real estate investment has changed. Even safe-haven investors who used...
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Among Top Global Financial Centers
The growth of Asian economies is fuelling the importance of Asian financial centers such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. Although Dubai and Abu...
Foreign Funds Will Flow Back to Emerging Markets
Foreign funds will flow back to emerging markets as there is no indication of an interest rate hike in the near term.
Emerging-market stocks rose...
Middle East Countries Still a Tax Heaven
UAE is among the world’s tax havens. The local authorities have set not only world’s lowest average tax rates, but also a flexible time...
Global Investors Now Bullish on Europe, Inflation and Gold
Global investors are significantly more positive on the outlook for Europe after the European Central Bank’s announcement of quantitative easing to reflate the region’s...
5 Unexpected Expenses You Should Expect
Having an emergency fund is not so uncommon today. Most people meticulously save for things like holidays, retirement and a special personal treat every...
We Are All Big Debtors! $27,640 per Person
Global debt levels have reached new heights. A report by McKinsey Global Institute has estimated that the world’s debt now amounts to a total...
What Makes The Perfect Mortgage Borrower?
A new infographic summarises the key factors you need to consider before approaching the lenders if you plan to buy a home. Although, criterias...