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MENA M&A activity surges in Q1 2025 with $46bn in deals: EY

MENA M&A activity surges in Q1 2025 with $46bn in deals: EY

The MENA deal markets remained resilient despite lack of clarity on two fronts: the impact of monetary policy on cost of capital and the ongoing tariff and trade discussion, said EY

ADGM FSRA fines 23 entities for tax regualtion breach Image ADGM

ADGM’s FSRA fines 23 entities for international tax regulation breach

The CRS and FATCA frameworks are part of international efforts to enhance tax transparency and combat global tax evasion

The co-head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes shares the outlook for IPOs and other key investment trends across the region

EFG Hermes’ Karim Meleka sees IPO, infrastructure momentum in MENA amid reforms

The co-head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes shares the outlook for IPOs and other key investment trends across the region

EFG Holding posts resilient Q1 '25 results despite FX impact

EFG Holding posts resilient Q1 ’25 results despite FX impact

Adjusted for foreign exchange effects, revenues grew 31 per cent YoY, underscoring strong operational momentum across its core businesses

Emirates Development Bank launches Dhs1bn growth fund to boost UAE SMEs

Emirates Development Bank launches Dhs1bn growth fund to boost UAE SMEs

By supporting high-potential SMEs in line with the UAE’s diversification agenda, EGF aims to enhance industrial capacity, stimulate job creation, and contribute to the country’s economy

China’s top investment bank CICC opens branch in Dubai’s DIFC

Chinese investment bank CICC opens branch in Dubai’s DIFC

CICC is positioning the new Dubai branch as a two-way investment banking gateway between China and the Gulf region

Building on data: How e&'s Dr Karim Bennis is powering its financial success story

Building on data: How e&’s Dr Karim Bennis is powering its financial success

e&’s group CFO shares how strategic monetisation, bold reinvestment, and financial discipline are accelerating its evolution and expansion globally

Hassana, Franklin Templeton ink $150m MoU to boost Saudi private credit market

Hassana, Franklin Templeton ink $150m MoU to boost Saudi private credit market

Hassana, which manages more than SAR1.2tn ($320bn in assets, is one of the region’s largest institutional investors

Botim, Mbank partner to issue Jaywan prepaid card

Botim, Mbank partner to issue Jaywan prepaid card

The agreement enables Botim, powered by PayBy, to issue Jaywan prepaid cards directly to its users via its app

Dubai Holding sets offer price range for Dubai Residential REIT IPO Image of Bluewaters

Dubai Residential REIT sets IPO price range, eyes up to Dhs1.79bn raise

The offer price range has been set between Dhs1.07 and Dhs1.10 per unit, implying a market capitalisation of between Dhs13.9bn and Dhs14.3bn

Digital assets : A look into crypto’s institutional future

The question everyone’s asking: What does the future of digital asset custody look like?

 Embracing AI: The key to unlocking the future of banking and finance

 Embracing AI: The key to unlocking the future of banking and finance

The journey toward an AI-enabled future requires a commitment to ethical practices, robust risk management and a proactive approach to navigating the evolving regulatory landscape

IHC and BlackRock partner to launch reinsurance platform at ADGM

IHC, BlackRock, Lunate partner to launch global reinsurance platform  

The new global reinsurance platform to be headquartered in ADGM to serve global markets with focus on accelerating growth of insurance and capital markets ecosystem in Middle East and Asia 

ADNOC Murban issues $1.5bn sukuk in debut offering

ADNOC Murban issues $1.5bn sukuk in debut offering

The $1.5bn sukuk, issued on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange, matures on May 6, 2035

Abu Dhabi's IHC, ADQ, FAB launch stablecoin image Getty Images For illustrative purposes

Abu Dhabi: IHC, ADQ, FAB launch dirham-backed stablecoin

The stablecoin is intended for use across a wide range of applications, from individual consumer payments to advanced digital use cases such as AI and machine-to-machine transactions

PayPal Office Opening in Dubai with

PayPal’s Suzan Kereere on the company’s growing presence in the Middle East

In an exclusive conversation, Suzan Kereere, president of Global Markets at PayPal, shares how the company’s new regional hub in Dubai fits into its global strategy

The evolving role of corporate culture in boutique wealth management

The evolving role of corporate culture in boutique wealth management

Corporate culture may not appear on a balance sheet, but in boutique wealth management firms, it’s the driver of long-term success

Global financial markets stable, but risks loom amid policy uncertainty: IMF

Global financial markets stable, but risks loom amid policy uncertainty: IMF

The tightening of global financial conditions is putting downside pressure on economic activity, said IMF’s Tobias Adrian

Institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

An institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

The whitepaper, titled ‘The Multi-Family Office Advantage’, was launched at a roundtable hosted by Lighthouse Canton in collaboration with the DIFC’s Family Wealth Centre

Saudi takes big leap in banking reform with NPL securitisation

Insights: Saudi eyes banking reform with NPL securitisation

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for its first major sale of non-performing loans — a pivotal move signalling its commitment to global financial standards

ADX shares q1 trading figures

ADX Q1 trading soars on foreign, institutional inflows

ADX’s market capitalisation climbed by 3.2 per cent year-on-year to exceed Dhs2.93tn at the end of Q1 2025

2PointZero's Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA platform

2PointZero’s Maseera acquires Egyptian fintech platform ADVA

By leveraging a proprietary AI-driven credit scoring model that incorporates alternative data, ADVA has successfully underwritten first-time borrowers

Yango Group announces $20m venture fund to support new startups

Yango Group announces $20m venture fund to support new startups

Yango Ventures aims to provide startups with resources to accelerate their growth while strengthening the tech ecosystem in emerging markets

Hubpay launches new solution, expands into UAE’s $1.2bn payroll market

Hubpay expands into UAE’s $1.2bn payroll market with new solution

The new offering complements Hubpay’s existing business solutions, including a digital business account that reduces standard account processing times to under 24 hours

UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 4.40% following US Fed move

UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 4.40% following US Fed move

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.5 per cent

EFG Holding to list Valu on EGX Image- EFG Holding

EFG Holding announces plans to list Valu on Egyptian Exchange

In line with the listing plans, EFG Holding will distribute shares in Valu, equivalent to a 20.488 per cent stake in the company, to its shareholders based on the book value of the shares

George Tataru s a lead solutions consultant, Treasury & Capital Markets at Finastra on Insights: Banking on sustainability, mitigating risks

Insights: Banking on sustainability, mitigating risks

To effectively manage and mitigate risks arising from climate and other factors, it is crucial for banks to modernise their systems, for now and the future

Khalid Bin Kalban, VC & CEO, Dubai Investments

Dubai Investments posts 21% rise in 2024 profit

The group will launch several mixed-use real estate projects in the UAE while remaining focused on the timely execution of projects in hand

Aldar Investment raises $500m through an oversubscribed green sukuk

Aldar Investment raises $500m through an oversubscribed green sukuk

The proceeds will be used in line with Aldar’s Green Finance Framework to refinance sustainability-accredited real estate within AIP’s portfolio

New family banking solution to promote smart spending

New family banking solution to promote smart spending

Families can also access tailored financial products such as instalment plans and lending solutions, making it easier to manage expenses and plan for the future