www.bi-me.com RSS feed for – Finance & Banking http://www.bi-me.com Middle Eastern Business News and Data en-us <![CDATA[Gold down 0.7% on the week as physical buyers cash in ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56493 <![CDATA[NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Boerse terminate merger agreement]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56492 <![CDATA[Bernanke's comments 'lend support' to Gold, but precious metals dip following strong US jobs news]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56490 <![CDATA[UAE, Qatar stop trade finance to Iran over sanctions]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56488 <![CDATA[Sustainable budget should be top US priority, says Bernanke]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56486 <![CDATA[Chinese & Indian Gold demand rising as zero rates 'distort' investment markets, 'may kill credit']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56484 <![CDATA['Gold is way too cheap,' says James Turk]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56483 <![CDATA[Commodities: Glencore and Xstrata in US$80 billion merger talks]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56482 <![CDATA[Zuckerberg's control over 57% of Facebook may deter potential investors ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56481 <![CDATA[Eurozone should exit mild recession by late 2012, says S&P report]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56476 <![CDATA[Gold investors flock to Abu Dhabi, says ADS Securities]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56467 <![CDATA[Saudi Chartbook February 2012: Consumer spending remains strong ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56474 <![CDATA[Eurozone confidence returns but the imposition by unelected officials on Greece is a recipe for geopolitical disaster]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56472 <![CDATA[Mashreq reports net profit of AED820 million for 2011]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56469 <![CDATA[Majid Al Futtaim prices US$400 million sukuk issue ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56468 <![CDATA[Thomson Reuters and Crescent Wealth launch Islamic investment index for the Australian market]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56463 <![CDATA[Global pension fund assets hit record high in 2011 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56462 <![CDATA[MENA region faces headwinds but should manage 3.5% growth as domestic demand returns]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56461 <![CDATA[Saudi investments expected to increase following new double tax treaties with Bangladesh and Singapore ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56460 <![CDATA[Lebanon 'B/B' ratings affirmed]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56459 <![CDATA[Emerging markets: Are the opportunities worth the challenge? ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56453 <![CDATA[Gold up 10% YTD - Speculators yet to join the party]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56452 <![CDATA[Oil market outlook 2012: WTI crude oil prices expected to stay in the range of US$95-US$100 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56451 <![CDATA[Dow Jones Indexes named 'Best Islamic Index Provider in Malaysia']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56446 <![CDATA[Infrastructure development, youth engagement & entrepreneurship, and increased political will identified as key drivers for future African growth]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56435 <![CDATA[Deutsche Bank holds fourth annual Middle East Equity Conference ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56443 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia-based Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance assigned 'BBB' ratings]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56442 <![CDATA[Analysis: Saudi Arabia to open up stock market to international investors ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56441 <![CDATA[Dana Gas Sukuk yields near record on lack of payment strategy]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56437 <![CDATA[Beijing shoppers 'snatching up gold', Germany 'failing to learn lessons of history' with Greek fiscal plan]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56434 <![CDATA[Royal Bank of Scotland boss turns down disputed bonus]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56431 <![CDATA[Bahrain attracts over US$300 million of investments in 2011 ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56427 <![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority symposium to address financial risk in the GCC]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56425 <![CDATA[MENA will stand stronger by end 2012 following increased volatility]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56420 <![CDATA[Up to US$400 billion of money 'in play' for hedge funds in 2012]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56418 <![CDATA[PwC's Economic Crime Survey projects an increase in bribery and corruption in the Middle East]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56417 <![CDATA[Nearly 50% of all organizations view emerging markets like the Middle East as a top strategic business issue, reveals Deloitte global mobility survey]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56416 <![CDATA[George Soros is among 'angels' who want civilization to survive]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56414 <![CDATA[HC Securities advising on 'three big M&As in the region']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56409 <![CDATA[QInvest acquires stake in Qatar landscaping services companies ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56403 <![CDATA[Eurozone 'wreck' may force Greece out within a year, says Nouriel Roubini]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56413 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabian 2012 inflation to average 4.3%, says Al Rajhi Capital]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56412 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's central bank, CMA to coordinate supervision]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56411 <![CDATA[Waist deep in the Big Muddy: Fed may lead planet into financial chaos as other nations follow farther into a swamp of liquidity]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56410 <![CDATA[National oil companies facing seismic shift in global risk landscape in 2012]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56404 <![CDATA[Wood, Trees & Gold ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56397 <![CDATA[Europe financial crisis is at 'beginning of the end,' says Nomura]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56396 <![CDATA[Zain Saudi Arabia to extend US$2.6 billion Islamic financing facility]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56394 <![CDATA[Maktari still bullish on gold, willing to wait out US$2,000 level ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56393 <![CDATA[Gold gains 4.2% on the week following FOMC 'catalyst' ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56381 <![CDATA[City of London's long term prosperity dependent on maintaining a multicultural workforce]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56392 <![CDATA[Falcon Private Bank launches MENASA Fixed Income Fund]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56391 <![CDATA[Crises offer unique opportunities to lay foundation for sustainable global growth, says Ahmed Heikal ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56387 <![CDATA[Fitch cuts rating of five eurozone countries]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56386 <![CDATA[Facebook may file for IPO next week]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56385 <![CDATA[UK sets criteria for additional IMF funds]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56384 <![CDATA[Davos update: Saudi Arabia says may be ready to raise IMF contribution]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56382 <![CDATA[Dubai to pay debts in 2012 'without a doubt']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56368 <![CDATA[Africa seen as most attractive region for investment in the next decade]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56377 <![CDATA[Fears of eurozone credit crunch grow]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56376 <![CDATA[Gold proves safest as Goldman forecasts record]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56373 <![CDATA[UAE chips in with US$545 million to help citizens' debts]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56371 <![CDATA[Fayyaz Alimohamed sees 'mania' in junior mining stocks, recommends holding physical gold outside the banking system]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56366 <![CDATA[Africa emerging as an increasingly important player in the global economy, says Brand South Africa]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56361 <![CDATA[With US 10 year bond yields hovering around 2%, more and more investors will look to higher yielding bond markets, says Gary Dugan]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56363 <![CDATA['Fed euphoria' sees gold prices touch 7-week high as 0% rates promised 'til 2014]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56362 <![CDATA[Arab Spring stumps Davos investors year after Egypt revolt]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56356 <![CDATA[CEOs say 2012 prospects gloomy for global economy]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56359 <![CDATA[Global Competitiveness Forum 2012 concludes with call for more openness to foster entrepreneurship ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56357 <![CDATA[Gold rises above US$1,700 to 6-week high on Fed rate vow]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56349 <![CDATA[Gold 'still respecting' post-Lehman trend, Fed policy 'set to support']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56347 <![CDATA[Deloitte launches first Middle East Tax Chief Compliance Officer Forum]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56345 <![CDATA[Despite global economic turmoil, foreign direct investment increased in 2011]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56343 <![CDATA[The Boston Consulting Group Ranks No. 2 Among FORTUNE's 'Best Companies to Work For']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56341 <![CDATA[Dubai Holding unit confirms repayment of US$500 million bond ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56337 <![CDATA[Citadel Capital sees 'strong' interest in Egypt food, transport]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56336 <![CDATA[Lagarde says combining ESM, EFSF would boost confidence]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56334 <![CDATA[Capitalism seen in crisis by investors, reveals poll]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56330 <![CDATA[Louvre, Guggenheim museums revived in Abu Dhabi after cost reviews]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56329 <![CDATA[Dubai's MAF Holdings announces sukuk roadshow ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56328 <![CDATA[IMF marks down global growth forecast, sees risk on rise]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56325 <![CDATA[Absence of Far East demand sees gold succumb to profit taking as markets 'fragile' on Greek debt uncertainty]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56324 <![CDATA[Dubai hosts Precious Metals Investment Summit]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56323 <![CDATA[Lagarde calls for urgent action so 2012 can be 'year of healing']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56321 <![CDATA[QFC Regulatory Authority issues 'Guide to Corporate Governance' ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56319 <![CDATA[Global executives foresee leadership shortages while European and Middle East executives appear less concerned about shortfalls in talent ]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56316 <![CDATA[Crude oil and the impact of EU sanctions against Iran]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56315 <![CDATA[Abraaj Capital completes sale of Acibadem and acquires stake in Integrated Healthcare]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56313 <![CDATA[QE3 may come in April, says Credit Suisse]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56308 <![CDATA[US data may look better than they are, says Goldman Sachs]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56306 <![CDATA[MENA Private Equity Association launches at DIFC]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56311 <![CDATA[Gold touches six-week high as technicals 'turning more bullish']]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56299 <![CDATA[IMF head urges 'larger firewall' against eurozone crisis]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56305 <![CDATA[Middle East business leaders feel strongly about the importance of societal purpose to future success]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56303 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's foreign shares listing rules may boost Gulf markets]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56295 <![CDATA[No cash from emerging economies until given more clout, says Saudi Arabia]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56294 <![CDATA[Global Competitiveness Forum opens in Riyadh]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56291 <![CDATA[Majid Al Futtaim earnings rise 18% to over AED2.7 billion]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56288 <![CDATA[Majority of finance professionals in the UAE are gloomy about economic prospects]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56273 <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia allows foreign companies to list securities]]>' http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&cg=2&t=1&id=56282