An article that discusses the challenges faced by the GCC Asset Management Industry and ways to overcome them
Read MoreWhen US stock market sneezes, Emerging markets including India catches cold! However, this time around there is positive news for Indian tech startups in the form of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC’s). Thoug
Read MoreBond issuance by Gulf banks have increased their capital
Read MoreAll major Kuwaiti banks reported their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and that of the whole year. As expected, all the banks reported a reduction in net profits for 2020 compared to that of 2019 mainly d
Read MoreInternational debt sales by sovereigns and corporates in the Gulf region topped a record USD 100billion issuance in 2020 as governments raised capital to cover their widening deficits and corporates latched upon the opportunity to strengthen their
Read MoreCentral Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has been at the forefront and took various measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Kuwait economy and the banking sector. Some of the key measures taken by the central bank
Read MoreTech stocks and #crypto emerged as major investment themes. Which companies rose the most? How did crypto currencies fare in 2020?
Read MoreOil prices stage a recovery after hitting multi-year lows in April. What is the outlook for 2021? What are the demand and supply projections?
Read MoreVaccine approvals, oil price recovery help GCC stocks to recover from March lows. Defensive stocks, Healthcare emerge as big winners in 2020
Read MoreGlobal markets recover well from Covid crash in March to reach new highs, aided by monetary easing and vaccine approval. How does the recovery compare with the 2008 crash?
Read MoreMany GCC and Kuwaiti Companies declared their Q3 earnings in November. Which Companies reported earnings growth? Which companies saw a fall in earnings?
Read MoreVaccine optimism drives markets higher. Most markets recover their COVID-19 losses.
Read MoreMSCI completed the inclusion of Kuwait in Emerging markets index on Nov 30. Which Kuwait stocks were included? What would be the implications for capital inflows into Kuwait?
Read MoreWhat is IMF’s current outlook for GCC countries’ economy?How does it compare with IMF’s April forecast?
Read MoreWhat are some of the cost cutting measures taken by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation so far?What are the expenditure scenarios suggested by Public Debt Management Committee?
Read MoreSharia funds outperform due to lack of exposure to conventional banking, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and cinema – businesses that took a big hit due to the lockdowns.
Read MoreThere has been a flurry of bond issuances by the GCC countries, so far. Could the pace of issuance continue?
Read MoreAccording to IATA, revenue of airlines in GCC region is expected to decline by 56% in 2020.Tech enabled processes such as self-service check-in and contactless health screening are likely to become integral part of the check-in process.
Read MoreLearn how has the cost of capital progressed in the GCC over the years? What has been the impact of Covid-19? For Which GCC countries cost of capital has moved?
Read MoreBoursa Kuwait surges on its debut following its successful listing on the stock exchange. Could it spur further privatization and divestments?
Read MoreHow has Covid-19 impacted Capex Utilization by Saudi Corporates in 2020 and the outlook for 2021?
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