EFG Holding’s Valu to launch in Jordan in early 2024

EFG Holding’s Valu to launch in Jordan in early 2024

The fintech firm said its expansion into Jordan is at an advanced preparation stage

National Bonds unveils ‘millionaire’ saving plan

Millionaire in 10 years: National Bonds unveils ‘My One Million’ saving plan

Companies can contribute on behalf of their employees, which is expected to enhance employee retention

Lombard Odier

Swiss bank Lombard Odier plans expansion after getting new Dubai licence

The Swiss bank is expanding its UAE presence as part of a push to tap family wealth and a growing pool of entrepreneurs

alternative investment

The UAE as the new alternative investment hub

A look at the emerging trends and challenges in risk management for alternative investment fund managers

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

The transaction will be formalised after the clearance from the Turkish competition watchdog

How cloud technology is driving innovation in GCC banking sector

How cloud technology is driving innovation in GCC banking sector

The cloud allows banks to launch new products and services quickly and easily, such as mobile apps and digital wallets

Finding the right balance Virtual assets regulation in the UAE

Finding the right balance: Virtual assets regulation in the UAE

The new CBUAE guidance related to the virtual assets sector is aimed at strengthening the supervisory and regulatory frameworks of the country’s central bank and other relevant bodies in line with global best practices

Dubai Government cuts public debt by Dhs29bn

Dubai Government reduces public debt by Dhs29bn

The emirate repaid Dhs20bn as part of its total financing from Abu Dhabi and the Central Bank of the UAE

SFD _Saudi fund for development and AIIB sign contribution agreement

Saudi’s SFD to contribute $10m towards development projects in Asia

Since 1975, SFD has funded more than 700 development projects worth $18.7bn in over 90 countries around the world

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Lumi Rental’s $290m IPO

The offering marks EFG Hermes’ fifth IPO this year and is the latest in a series of transactions the investment bank has advised on in the GCC region

ADNOC, TAQA secure financing for $2.2bn water project

ADNOC, TAQA close $2.2bn financing for water project

The project is being financed by a group of nine local and international banks, through a combination of commercial and Islamic finance facilities

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics IPO could fetch $678m

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics seeks to raise $678m from IPO

The logistics firm set the price range at SAR98 and SAR106 per share, implying a market capitalisation on listing of as much as SAR8.5bn

ADCCI partners with three local banks

These 3 Abu Dhabi banks have partnered with ADCCI

The partnerships seek to introduce members and investors to a range of services, promotional packages, and financing assistance programmes

Egypt credit sector

Egypt: Driving financial independence

As the first licensee of consumer finance in Egypt, Contact has played a pivotal role in growing the non-bank credit sector

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

ADIB redeems sukuk worth $750m

The trading of the certificates on the Irish Stock Exchange was cancelled upon redemption of the certificates

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

China’s AIIB expands global reach with Abu Dhabi office

The overseas office brings the bank closer to the front lines of its sustainable development work in the Middle East and Africa

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

Yahsat hikes interim dividends to Dhs201m for H1 2023

The firm expects to pay the second and final dividend for 2023 in May 2024, subject to board’s recommendation and shareholders’ approval

DIFC’s five-year innovation strategy for financial services

DIFC unveils five-year innovation strategy for financial services

Investments in fintech is further accelerating the ongoing pace of fintech innovation globally and in Dubai

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UAE Central Bank holds interest rates steady as US Fed hits pause on hikes

The notification from CBUAE comes after the US Federal Reserve announced that it is maintaining its key policy rate unchanged

UAE’s first SPAC to merge with United Printing & Publishing

ADQ-backed SPAC to merge with United Printing & Publishing

The deal implies an equity value of Dhs623m for the Abu Dhabi-based printing, commercial printing and last-mile delivery business

cop28 climate jargon

UAE banks lead sustainable financing, initiatives ahead of COP28

The banking sector is playing a crucial role in combating climate change by providing green financing and supporting climate initiatives

DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

UAE’s DAE secures $1.6bn from multi-tranche financing deal

The facility was structured as a combination of revolving credit facilities and term financing facilities

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

UAE taps international bond markets with $1.5bn sale

The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai

OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

Oman’s OQ Gas Networks seeks to raise up to $771m from IPO

The institutional investor tranche represents 40 per cent of the offering while the retail portion accounts for 30 per cent

Valu issues EGP922.3m worth of securitised bonds

EFG Holding’s Valu issues EGP922.3m worth of securitised bonds

The transaction marks the financial technology firm’s third issuance this year, and the sixth concluded in partnership with EFG Hermes to date

UAE’s top banks post $7.4bn in H1 2023 net profit

Top UAE banks’ combined H1 2023 profit hits $7.4bn

The country’s banks continue to stand on firm financial ground and are poised to navigate through the broader macroeconomic landscape

LuLu Money Singapore launches Digit9 platform in UAE

LuLu Money Singapore launches cross-border payments platform in UAE

Digit9 can handle more than 300 transactions per second across a network of over 2,000 global partners

Lunate at ADGM

Chimera launches Lunate, an alternative investment management firm with over $50bn in AUM

It has been structured to provide comprehensive multi-asset class investment solutions for a diverse clientele

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM posts robust growth in H1 2023

The financial hub said a total of 102 asset managers, comprising investment firms and hedge funds, have set up shop in the city