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Bahrain MPs limit govt borrowing despite warningsBahraini MPs have voted to limit government borrowing despite warnings that it would result in dramatic cutbacks in public spending. Parliament unanimously approved a proposal to cap state borrowing at 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GD More… |
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Bahrain MPs back debt ceilingBahrain’s government could soon be forced not to exceed 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) when going for borrowing. Parliament’s financial and economic affairs committee has backed the Shura Council’s new law that p More… |
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NBAD becomes securities lending and borrowing agentNational Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has become the first bank to operate as a securities lending and borrowing agent for the UAE market, after it was granted approval by Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). More… |
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Bahrain cbank warns borrowing in the face of oil priceThe Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has warned that borrowing in the face of oil price drop and the absence of a plan to reduce deficit, will have an adverse impact on the kingdom’s economic stability. With increased governmen More… |
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Saudi to discuss deficit financing with central bankSaudi Arabia's Finance Ministry will discuss with the central bank its options for financing the large state budget deficit expected next year, and may cover some of the shortfall with borrowing, Finance Minister Ibrahim Alassaf said. More… |
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$13bn loan cap revision rejected in BahrainBahrain's Shura Council has rejected a request from the government to modify the terms of a BD5 billion ($13.1 billion) borrowing cap approved earlier this month. Minister of State for Parliament and Shura More… |
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Dubai bourse issues new securities lending rulesDubai Financial Market (DFM) , the emirate's main stock exchange, has issued rules allowing the lending and borrowing of securities, part of efforts to make the market more flexible ahead of an influx of foreign funds. Lending More… |
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Qatar imposes borrowing curbs on state firmsState-owned companies in Qatar must now seek approval from the Ministry of Finance before undertaking any borrowing activity, banking sources said on Tuesday, as the country looks to avoid unsustainable debt levels in a rush for growth. More… |
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US debt limit imminent as deal still elusiveWith the United States just a day away from exhausting its ability to borrow money, US Senate leaders were still discussing a deal late on Tuesday aimed at raising the debt limit and reopening federal agencies that have been closed for two weeks More… |
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Aabar faces cost jump for loan refinancing dealAbu Dhabi state fund Aabar Investments, weakened by a slump at key assets, faces a near doubling in borrowing costs as it closes in on a refinancing package to repay a $2 billion loan due in May, banking sources said. The fund, th More… |
