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Regulations governing liquidity risk in Islamic Banking

Given the systemic importance and the pivotal role played by banks in a country’s economy, banking regulations are of paramount importance for all stakeholders.

GCC Companies: High Cash Holdings and Shareholder Returns

Investors look at various parameters to understand and evaluate a company’s attractiveness. One such item in the balance sheet is the level of cash that a company holds.

What affects the liquidity position of Islamic banks?

This article was originally published in Islamic Finance News (IFN).

Do GCC Banks have adequate capital buffers?

GCC Banks - The term liquidity is defined as the banks’ ability to fund rising assets and to meet its obligations on time.

Foreign investment in GCC equity markets – Will the inflow levels sustain after index inclusions?

GCC countries are in the process of openi

Saudi Corporate Capital Spending - An Encouraging Boost to Non-Oil GDP

Capital Investment is a harbinger of future growth. In 2018, Saudi Corporates capital expenditure exceeded total income for the year

GCC Stock Markets – Kuwait continues to be the best performer

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How will trade war, Iran sanctions and OPEC supply cuts shape Oil markets in 2019?

Average crude oil prices have trended upwards for four consecutive months in 20

Saudi Aramco $12 billion bond issuance: Another big feather

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramc

Kuwait Blue Chip Companies – Banks Outperform on Regulatory Reforms

Reform measures in Kuwait fuel stock rally in Kuwait banking stocks leading to their outperformance

GCC Stock Markets - Riding on global euphoria!

Sovereign Sukuk: Current Status, Opportunities & Challenges

Sovereign Sukuk issuance is on the rise and the market is likely to expand

GCC Stock Markets – A Tepid February

Equities off to a flying start in 2019

Oil on a Slippery Slope - Kuwait Stock Market Positive in November

Dubai Stock Market: Is this just another correction?

Brutal October - $5 trillion wealth wiped away from global equity and bond markets

GCC’s inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s EM Bond Index: The “Hurray” Moment

An article that dissects the inclusion of GCC countries into J.P. Morgan's Emerging Market bond indices and its implications for GCC Capital Markets

GCC Equities Fall Flat in September Despite Oil Rebound

Could Private debt be the new theme for SMEs to access capital?

The global f

Kuwait and GCC Markets Give up some of the gains in August