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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Sovereign Fund Sales Spark Hopes For More
Abu Dhabi's IPO market is heating up.
News
UAE Liberalizes Corporate Ownership
The UAE, led by Dubai, earlier created a number of offshore business parks dubbed “free zones,” which permit 100% foreign ownership.
News
Bank Of Russia Prepares For Digital Ruble Launch
The Bank of Russia’s announcement is the latest move by central banks to harness the advantages of distributed ledger technology to stave off the rapid ascendancy of competing but regulatory-light cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
News
Vietnam’s Leadership Stirred, Not Shaken
Reshuffling at the top of Vietnam's leadership structure unlikely to lead to policy change.
Features
GCC: A Steep Road To Recovery
Even as the pandemic fades, the GCC states will be challenged to revive their economies and again pursue regional integration.
Features
Oman At A Crossroads
Already pressed fiscally, Oman’s new leader will need to walk a fine line to restore growth and avoid domestic unrest.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Asian Central Banks Launch Digital Currency Initiative
The central banks will deploy distributed ledger technologyto develop a proof-of-concept prototype with the aim of making regulation-heavy foreign exchange payments cheaper and more efficient.
News
Libya: New Oil Minister Faces Tough Job
Mohamed Aoun takes the helm at the new oil and gas ministry as pressure builds to increase output to bolster much-needed revenues to the state.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Switzerland Becomes Crypto Powerhouse
The country is home to major blockchain companies including the Ethereum Foundation, Polkadot, Cardano and Libra.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Crypto Seller Slammed With SEC Lawsuit
News of the action pummeled the price of the XRP token at a time of surging demand for cryptocurrencies by institutional investors.
News
Gulf States Bury The Hatchet With Qatar
The Trump administration worked to persuade the kingdom to end the standoff, leading to an agreement mediated by Kuwait.