The mountain of bad debt still on the books of the United States banking system and now emerging in the European banking system, as well as the furious monetization of…
2008
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During the first quarter of 2009, Lebanon braced itself for a steep fall in remittances. The logic held that the global financial crisis would severely affect remittance inflows from…
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Executive sat with Hasni to discuss the repercussions of the Dubai debt crisis on the emirate’s real estate market. E When Dubai World made the debt standstill announcement, what was…
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The UAE government has long been active in setting laws and regulations to improve the transparency of its real estate market and ensure long-term growth. Since the global financial crisis…
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It’s that time of year again, but this time the party hats and horns are being distributed with a bit more caution than in previous years. Depending on who you…
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The first half of 2008 was a non-event for private equity with very little to cheer about, except for those skillful exits that everyone seems to have mustered. No great…
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In recent years, Lebanon’s banking sector has played a pivotal role in supporting local economy. In spite of repetitive security crises and heightened tensions, the financial industry has been able…
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Against all odds Lebanese banks have been weathering the current economic and political crisis. In spite of the numerous political shocks Lebanon faced in the last two years, the banking…
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By Invitation
Which investments have been money-makers in 2008? How to invest in global macro hedge funds and commodities
With financial markets becoming increasingly more volatile and correlated, investors have found the pursuit of positive returns and capital preservation difficult and are asking the question “Where do I…
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January may be upon us and stretching out blue and gray. But, to generate some cheer, it is worth reflecting on the positive impact of Christmas in the Middle East.…
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