One year ago, with the global economy fully immersed in its ongoing downslide, Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, a senior economist for the Middle East region at Standard Chartered Bank, went on a …
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The decongested streets of Dubai seem strangely incongruent with the message that the federal government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would have you to believe — that the effects …
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BaselWorld — the world’s most important watch and jewelry show — opened its doors again this year to exhibit the most luxurious and prestigious brands to the pleasure of watch …
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Earlier this year when Abu Dhabi capitalized five of its own banks, panic spread throughout the Dubai banking sector. Waiting with baited breath, bankers in the ailing emirate anticipated action …
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In October 2008, Alan Greenspan, the 1987 to 2006 chairman of the US Federal Reserve, testified before congressional leaders in Washington saying “I was shocked when the system broke down, …
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Economists far and near differ widely in their forecasts on when leading financial markets will enter into a new virtuous cycle, but one thing experts do agree on is that …
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Islamic banking is regarded as the fastest growing segment in the banking sector with a growth rate of 20 to 30 percent per year recorded over the past decade. With …
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Appointed chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) of Lebanon in September 2008, Pik Yee Foong is the only female CEO in the country’s entire banking sector. She is …
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With years of banking experience under his belt, Tom Aaker — chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Qatar and North Africa — has an expansive resume. Aaker joined …
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Watching their regional counterparts struggle to stay afloat, banks in Qatar are making very calculated and prudent moves this year. While the global financial turmoil has not hit the Qatari …