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Regional Report GCC : Economic Boom Won’t Quit

Regional Report / Gcc High oil prices keep the ball rolling, as the Gulf region’s economic growth momentum carries it through a rough patch in the stock markets. Kingdom Tower Riyadh: As capital spending rises, ...

Banking

Regional Report GCC : Islamic Finance Is No Longer For Muslims Only

Regional Report / Gcc Shariah structures and returns are appealing to a growing range of international investors. Dubai boasts the biggest exchange in the world for sukuk listings Islamic finance was designed for Muslim investors who want ...

Banking

Regional Report GCC : The Power Of People

Regional Report / Gcc Competition for talent in the banking industry is driving up costs as demand for financial services expands. El-Labban: Talent is more likely to join or stay on at a growing bank As ...

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Features : Best Investment Banks 2007

ANNUAL SURVEY / INVESTMENT BANKS The continuing frenzy of global M&A; and debt and equity issuance shows no sign of abating—and investment banks are reaping the benefits. Records fell across the board in 2006 for worldwide debt ...

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Features : Big Banks Eye Micro Market

SECTOR REPORT / MICROFINANCE Some of the world’s biggest banks are taking an interest in lending to some of the world’s smallest potential customers. After her husband died, Adija Msw was left destitute with an extended family ...

Banking

Features : Mobile Freedom

FINANCIAL SOFTWARE / CASH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS A new generation of mobile technology promises to bring comprehensive remote access to corporate finance systems for executives on the road. For many companies, mobile phones, PDAs and other mobile devices ...

Banking

Features : On A Roll

20TH ANNIVERSARY SPOTLIGHT / INVESTMENT BANKING Investment bankers are riding a wave of profits in an expanding universe for their services. Ivanov: There is no limit to growth Year after year the world’s investment banks have been turning ...

Banking

Features : The Best Emerging Market Banks 2007

ANNUAL SURVEY In our 14th annual survey of top banking performers in emerging markets, we name those banks that are...

Banking

Features : Best developed market banks

Global Finance unveils its annual list of the best banks in developed markets around the world The past year has...

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Features : Best Developed Market Banks

ANNUAL SURVEY Global Finance unveils its annual list of the best banks in developed markets around the world. There are...

Banking

Cover Story : Worlds Best Treasury Providers 2007

Global Finance selects the best treasury and cash management banks, globally and by region, and the best providers of treasury...

Banking

Cover Story : Murabahah Goes Mainstream

A modern form of Islamic trade financing has taken root and is flourishing in the Middle East With its ancient...