finance

  The battle over privatization in Lebanon has trodden the same well-worn path for decades; the left decrys the idea as a nepotistic sell out and the right lauds the …

With monster-sized bank offerings and strong growth in primary markets activity,  the global landscape of initial public offerings made a strong showing in the first seven months of 2010. However, …

Total net private financial inflows to the Middle East and North Africa are projected to be $12.9 billion in 2010, a decrease of 23 percent from 2009’s $16.8 billion, according …

  In his 2004 book “Colossus: The Price of America’s Empire,” the British historian Niall Ferguson offered an interesting premise for what might ultimately bring about the decline of the …

Most studies of historical risk and return tell us to sell when prices rise and buy when they fall. “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grown on skepticism, mature on …

If there is one thing everyone in the regional private equity (PE) game agrees on, it’s that the party is officially over, albeit after a long and fruitful period of …

While some experts believe this year will not be different than the last for Lebanon’s banking sector, others are not so sure. Most agree, however, that conservative policies set by …

According to a UBS report entitled, “Proceed with Caution,” the year to come should be tackled carefully in terms of investment opportunities. The report identifies potential opportunities and highlights pitfalls …

With the tumultuous ride of 2008 fading, banks in the UAE are unsure of what awaits them in the New Year. Slower growth? Check! Tightened liquidity? Check! A troubled real …

In today’s economic environment it is easy to focus on a company’s financials and ignore what has for the past two decades been an increasingly challenging priority — talent acquisition. …