Kuwait Finance House Eyes 20% Capital Hike

The potential increase will boost KFH’s capital to $1.24 billion.

Head Of Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Leaves

A string of top managers have left the US lender’s MENA business this year.

Qatar Cashes In Remaining Barclays Warrants

Qatar Holding, the lender’s top shareholder, has monetised its remaining 379 million units.

“Fiscal Cliff” Talks Stalled But Progress Possible

US on course to slash budget deficit nearly in half next year, as serious negotiations to begin this week.

Abraaj Capital Unit Buys Indian Remittance Firm

Card payment processor Network International has acquired a stake in TimesofMoney for an undisclosed sum.

NBAD Issues 500m Malaysian Ringgit Sukuk

The 15-year Sukuk is National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s third issuance in the South East Asian currency.

Qatar’s Banking Sector Expects Modernisation, Say Experts

The Gulf state needs thousands of experienced industry professionals to bolster its finance practice.

Kuwait’s Boubyan Sees Islamic Banking Boom

The lender is not interested in overseas expansion unlike its rival Kuwait Finance House.

The Top 100 GCC Companies (51-100)

A short-lived recovery marked 2012 as Europe’s debt woes weighed heavily on global markets. Amid the continuing uncertainity, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

The Top 100 GCC Companies (1-50)

A short-lived recovery marked 2012 as Europe’s debt woes weighed heavily on global markets. Amid the continuing uncertainity, GCC stocks faced a mixed outlook.

Dubai World’s Debt Repayments Concern Bankers

With $4.4 billion needed to meet its first obligation, there are worries as to where the money will come from.

Mashreq CEO: UAE Banks Ready To Lend Again

The local banking sector has ample liquidity and lenders are ready to grow, says Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.

Deutsche Bank Head: Only 5-6 ‘Global’ Banks To Remain

Few banks will continue to have a global footprint in the future, says Anshu Jain, co-chairman of Deutsche Bank.

Deutsche Bank Expects Euro Zone To Remain Intact

Lender’s Anshu Jain tells business leaders in Dubai chances of Greece leaving have lessened.

UAE Residents Underestimate Home Value By 44 %

Most residents fail to account for accumulated value of possessions over time, and cost of replacing clothing.

Emirates NBD Looks Beyond Gulf For Growth

Dubai’s largest bank is targeting international revenues of around 20 per cent of its total by 2017.

Global Currency Market Summary

USD likely to strengthen, while GBP and JPY could face pressure, reports Emirates NBD.

Abu Dhabi’s Invest AD Launches Mideast, Africa Bond Fund

The new fund has a seed capital of $25 million and will invest mainly in dollar-denominated debt.

Goldman Sachs Buys $40m Warrants In Drake & Scull

The global investment bank can exercise warrants after two years. The lender secured a loan facility for D&S last week.

Kuwait’s Global To Delist Shares From Bourse

The firm’s shares have not traded since last December when it accumulated huge losses.

Barclays Denies Illegal Payment For Saudi Licence

Lender in new investigation into improper payments to win a banking licence in the Kingdom.

Omani Firm Plans To Issue Country’s First Sukuk

Al Madina Real Estate says it will issue a five year $130 million Islamic bond in Q1 next year.

Dubai’s Mashreq Says Majed Saif al-Ghurair Resigns From Board

The lender did not provide any reason for his resignation.

HSBC Gets UAE Central Bank Nod For Lloyds Acquisition

HSBC Middle East is taking over Lloyds’ retail, commercial and corporate banking business in the UAE.

Europe Has Become Largely Irrelevant, Says Kevin Rudd

Ex-PM of Australia pans Europe and says regional unemployment levels are ‘shocking’.

Kuwait Nominal GDP Grew 29% In 2011, Fastest Since 2005

High crude oil prices helped to boost revenue in the country, according to official data.

First Gulf Bank Signs $900m International Loan

The UAE’s second largest lender secures loan, up from original $800 million after demand from banks.

Kuwait’s Global Sees Creditors Reject $1.7bn Restructuring Plan

Global Investment House looks at legal options as it undergoes its second debt restructuring in three years.

Qatar National Bank Close To SocGen Egypt Deal

Trading on shares is suspended as the French bank is close to selling its asset to QNB.

Dubai Is Not Worried: Sheikh Ahmed

The emirate sees no need to recapitalise the support fund that helps state-linked bodies, said Sheikh Ahmed, head of the Supreme Fiscal Committee.