In 2012 the GDP of Abu Dhabi expanded by 5.6% y-o-y, and the government has forecast annual expansion of 5.7% in the 2013-16 period. With a sustained return to positive territory for its main index and a crucial upgrade to “emerging market” status by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), Abu Dhabi’s exchange has had a good year. Both developments have generated new optimism regarding the...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
The UAE’s banking sector has continued to grow in both depth and complexity to become the largest in the region, accounting for 31% of the total volume of the GCC banking sector and about 20% of the gross volume of the Arab banking sector at the close of 2012. The sector’s profitable trend continued into the first half of 2013: aggregate net profit for the period ending June 30, 2013 reached $2....
Following a year of modest growth, activity on the Qatar Exchange (QE) shifted up a gear in early 2014, with its benchmark index, the QE Index, exceeding 10,000 points for the first time in more than four years.
Following the heavy investment in infrastructure projects of the past few years, the insurance sector has enjoyed a prosperous period. The industry is estimated to be managing assets of around $1.9bn, of which investments comprise $1.3bn, or 70% of the total. As a result of Law 12 of 2012 a new legal framework was created to regulate the sector, bringing it more in line with international...
Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Panama 2014
High economic growth over the past few years has benefitted Panama’s banking sector, which has shown a strong and stable performance. From the third quarter of 2012 to the same period in 2013 there was a 12% increase in total assets, with liquid assets registering the highest growth, at 22%. Assets, deposits and credit continue to grow, although profitability indicators are showing signs of...
Following its successful chairmanship of ASEAN in 2013, Brunei Darussalam will look to continue its role as a regional leader in areas ranging from defence to commerce. The increased focus on diversification and the growth of several industries bode well for the economy, and the coming years are expected to see Brunei Darussalam further bolster its position within ASEAN and the international economy.