Middle East

Saudi gets to work

Saudi gets to work

Unemployment in the kingdom is growing. The government, the private sector and local banks will all have a hand in tackling the problem. Mark Dunne reports.

 

Making the connection

Making the connection

In the fourth of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses the importance of trust, understanding and building long-term relationships when it comes to adding real value for clients.

 

Kuwait's new order

Kuwait's new order

The Kuwait Stock Exchange has its own regulator for the first time, and it has the country’s over-leveraged investment houses in its sights. Mark Dunne reports.

 

The green and the good

The green and the good

Banks around the world continue to promote their socially responsible work. Linking these efforts with their financial performance is proving a tougher challenge. Tim Burke reports.
 

Clean money

Clean money

The World Bank’s green bonds have given investors a debt instrument that makes a difference as well as dollars. Other issuers should follow its lead. Mark Dunne reports.

 

Energy boosters

Energy boosters

As their sustainable project finance deal flow continues to grow, EMEA Finance invited four industry players to share their thoughts on the direction of the market.

 

Making the connection

Making the connection

In the third of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses how a client-centric approach to bank partnerships is the key to maintaining long-lasting relationships.

 

Qatar's quick goodbye

Qatar's quick goodbye

The country’s central bank is rewriting the rules on Islamic finance, and conventional banks are being shown the door, writes Mark Dunne.