The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to keep the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) unchanged at 4.40%. This decision aligns with the recent announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which also chose to maintain its Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) at the current level. In addition to the...
Brown Advisory, a privately held global investment management firm managing $161.7 billion in client assets worldwide, has officially opened an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This expansion aims to address the increasing client demand for the firm’s global and US equities and fixed income strategies. Jack Weatherby has relocated to Abu Dhabi...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which serves as the independent regulator for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has officially published its Annual Report for 2024. This report outlines the DFSA’s achievements and the overall performance of the financial sector within the DIFC during the past year. In the report, the DFSA highlighted significant...
Bokra Holding has announced a partnership with iSUPPLY to provide $3 million in Sharia-Compliant revenue-based financing aimed at enhancing healthcare distribution innovation. This initiative marks a significant step towards improving access to healthcare services in the region. Credit: ZAWYA The collaboration focuses on developing innovative distribution solutions that align with Sharia principles, thereby ensuring that...
The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has acquired a license from the Ministry of Investments (MISA) to establish a regional headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia. This move is part of the country’s broader effort to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on the oil industry. Under the initiatives led by Crown Prince Mohammed...
PJT Partners has made a significant strategic move by opening a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This expansion enhances its senior team in a region that is increasingly becoming a hub for investment banking. The Middle East is gaining importance for investment banks, driven by a rise in sovereign wealth fund activity, efforts for...
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has inaugurated a new branch at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, marking a key element of its strategy for smart expansion and leadership in integrated banking services. This new addition brings SIB’s total number of branches in the UAE to 34, with five located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi....
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries accounted for over 35 percent of all emerging-market (EM) U.S. dollar debt issued in the first quarter of 2025, excluding China. This represents an increase from approximately 25 percent in 2024, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. Fitch predicts that this upward trend in GCC debt capital markets (DCMs)...
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reached out to bond investors for the second time this year, continuing its efforts to invest billions of dollars as part of a strategy to reduce the economy’s dependence on oil. PIF is currently accepting orders for a sale of benchmark-sized, U.S. dollar-denominated seven-year Islamic bonds, known as...
Bank of Sharjah has successfully completed the issuance of a $500 million, three-year Green Sukuk for Omniyat Holdings, serving as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner alongside other international and regional banks. This issuance attracted exceptional investor demand, with the order book being oversubscribed by 3.6 times, showcasing strong interest from international and regional investors. The...