Khorafis win Dubai judgement vs Bank SarasinA court in Dubai's financial centre ruled in favour of Kuwait's prominent Khorafi family on Thursday in a suit against Switzerland's Bank Sarasin over $200 million of investments that went bad. The Dubai International More… |
When will the economy turn the corner?Although the decisions taken by the European and US central banks have helped to stabilise the markets, there are still many uncertainties regarding the future direction of the economy, according to Bank Sarasin, a leading Swiss private bank wit More… |
Limited potential for global equity marketsThe upside potential for equity markets is limited in September without a cyclical upswing or a massive reallocation from bonds into equities in the short term, according to a report. Since equities are fairly valued, investors ca More… |
Sustainable investment need of the hourA consistently sustainable approach to investment decisions is the best response to the challenges posed by the current global economic and political crises, according to a leading investment expert. “We are living in challe More… |
Market rally to continue says Bank SarasinWhile equity markets may consolidate following the powerful rally since the beginning of the year, Bank Sarasin does not expect the euro debt crisis or rising oil prices to throttle stock markets' brighter prospects. In the March edition o More… |
Financial planning 'key to Islamic banking growth'The Islamic banking community needs to focus on financial planning, according a report launched by Bank Sarasin in Bahrain. It also calls for the industry to move forward by developing the Sharia framework, diversifying products and differ More… |
Oil market to tighten over robust demand growthThe market for crude oil will gradually tighten in 2011 due to the continuing robust growth in demand from emerging markets, according to a report by Bank Sarasin. The crude oil price is likely to fluctuate between $80 and $100 a barrel an More… |
Economic cycle at its peak, says Bank SarasinThe economic cycle has reached its peak following a strong first quarter and there will soon be fewer positive surprises, said Bank Sarasin in its latest economic outlook. 'In the second half of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 the g More… |
Solar industry set for global recoveryAfter the setback caused by the global economic crisis, the solar energy business will rally again sharply as early as next year thanks to the growing interest in the Middle East for solar power, according to a recent report. Bank Sarasin More… |
Sarasin wins 2 global private banking awardsBank Sarasin has been named 'Best private bank for portfolio management' and 'Best private bank for innovation' by The Banker and Professional Wealth Management – two premier industry magazines published by the Financial Times Grou More… |