financial services


Coronavirus, Low Oil Prices Set To Speed Up Gulf Bank Mergers

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Moody's Investors Service says financial concerns in the region will play a larger role in encouraging deals Read more

Credit Agricole Exits Saudi Arabia With $386m Fransi Sale

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About 48.3m shares were sold at 30 riyals each as the stock closed at 32.20 riyals on Sunday Read more

CEO Of UAE Digital Finance Firm Deem To Step Down

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Chris J de Bruin informs board of directors of his plans to resign in order to 'pursue other endeavours' Read more

Bank Of Bahrain And Kuwait And Ithmaar Holdings To Discuss Acquisition Plans

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BBK is exploring the possibility of acquiring the Bahrain operations of Ithmaar Bank Read more

State Street Opens Saudi Office As It Expands Into Middle East

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The Boston-based financial-services firm is entering Saudi Arabia as part of its plans to boost its presence in the Midd... Read more

Emirates NBD In Talks To Buy Lebanese Bank's Egyptian Business

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Discussions are ongoing and there is no certainty that a deal will be completed, Dubai-based Emirates NBD said Read more

Shuaa Capital Reports $72m Profit For Q2

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Shuaa said its operating businesses, asset management and investment banking showed a strong recovery in profitability i... Read more

Byblos Bank Reports First Annual Loss Since 1963

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'Dramatic factors' in Lebanon blamed for the $122m loss reported for 2019 Read more

First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Middle East Lenders In Raising Provisions

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Banks in the Gulf region are raising provisions to offset an expected increase in sour loans due to the twin shock of pl... Read more