NEWS

NBAD renames US operation amid rising bilateral trade

Aug 19, 2014

Washington DCThe National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has renamed its United States subsidiary amid rising bilateral trade between the US and the UAE.

Frontier markets accelerate their equity lead

Aug 11, 2014

Equities going upFrontier market equities extended their lead over emerging and developed market indices in July, according to a leading index provider.

Saudi opening up could slow down IPO pipeline

Jul 28, 2014

market index 410Saudi Arabia's decision to open its stock market to direct foreign investment could slow down initial public offerings (IPOs) in the country by making local companies wary of giving up

Saudi Arabia could attract $35 billion when it opens

Jul 24, 2014

Stock market2Saudi Arabia's plan to open its stock market to direct foreign investment in the first half of 2015 could increase foreign exposure to the market to $35 billion (€26 billion).

Fund managers prepare for opening of Saudi stock market

Jul 22, 2014

ETPs downFund managers are preparing for Saudi Arabia to open its stock market, worth nearly $550 billion, to direct foreign institutional investment in the first half of 2015.

Shuaa Capital swings to profit in first half

Jul 15, 2014

ProfitDubai-based financial services firm Shuaa Capital made a profit of 14.4 million dirhams ($3.9 million) in the first half of the year, compared with a loss of 4.6 million dirhams in the same period of 2013.

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