Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Bank ABC delivers $3 billion in sustainable finance in 2025

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Bank ABC has announced continued progress in its sustainability journey, showcasing its commitment to creating value for all stakeholders — clients, communities, and the organisation — through an innovative and inclusive sustainability strategy.

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Arab Bank Switzerland opens Middle East office in DIFC

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Arab Bank Switzerland, the Geneva-headquartered Swiss private banking group, has launched ABS (Middle East) Limited in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), deepening its long-term commitment to the region and to the UAE.

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Lakemore, Aegon seal strategic CLO investment partnership deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Lakemore Partners, a structured credit investment company with a major presence in Dubai and US, said it has teamed up with Aegon Asset Management to support the mutual growth of their collateralised loan obligation (CLO) investment and management platforms.

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American Express, Network enter partnership to expand merchant acceptance in UAE

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

American Express Middle East (AEME) has further expanded its strategic partnership with Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, with an agreement to help small and medium-sized businesses (SME) in the UAE to welcome American Express Card members.

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Al Maha CFO highlights digital readiness at finance and tax forum

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company has highlighted its focus on digital readiness, financial discipline, governance and operational excellence at the Future Ready Finance and Tax Transformation Forum Oman.

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GCC asset management market reaches $2.7 trillion, up 10%

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Assets under management (AuM) in the GCC grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion and marking one of the strongest annual performances in over a decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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BENEFIT rolls out homepage QR code feature for faster payments

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

BENEFIT, a leading fintech company in Bahrain, has rolled out a new enhancement to BenefitPay app, in line with the directives of CBB, enabling users to view their QR code directly from its homepage. The added functionality helps streamline transfers and payment collection for its customers.

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Oman's National Finance boosts consumer durables funding portfolio

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Leading Omani group National Finance has announced the expansion of its consumer durables financing portfolio, offering loans with repayment periods of up to eight years to help customers finance household purchases, including furniture, electronics and home appliances.

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Boursa Kuwait opens door for SME listings with new ECM

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Boursa Kuwait said the Emerging Companies Market is ready for launch and will start accepting listing applications after completing successful technical tests in bid to broaden the country's capital markets. The ECM will be offering smaller and high-growth companies with a dedicated platform to access capital.

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India eyes deeper UAE diaspora role as NRI deposits hit $33.7bn

Sat, 27 Jun 2026

India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately $166 billion, including $33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, said industry leaders at a key event in Dubai.