Both Nigeria’s banking system and capital markets have seen significant changes over the course of recent years. Indeed, measures implemented...
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Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Nigeria 2022
With a population of over 200m, Nigeria is a large and diversified economy, despite the government’s reliance on oil and gas revenue. While the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent oil price crash caused a contraction in economic growth in 2020, it also led to rapid digitalisation across commerce, education and communication. This shift is expected to put Nigeria in a favourable position for recovery in the medium term.
Economic update | Report: Was Oman's banking sector resilient enough to support economic stability during the pandemic?
7 Dec 2021
Oman’s economy was heavily reliant on hydrocarbons when the pandemic began, creating fiscal pressures as demand and prices fell.
Articles & Analysis | Ethical investments to contribute to the GCC’s post-pandemic recovery from The Report: Sharjah 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness among GCC countries of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. If current trends continue, ESG could become a valuable element of the region’s recovery. ESG standards are used to evaluate potential investments, as well as to enable business leaders to formulate responsible and sustainable corporate...
Articles & Analysis | Digitalisation and consolidation helps Sharjah’s financial sector grow from The Report: Sharjah 2021
The size of Sharjah’s financial services sector has grown steadily over the years, due in part to its quick response to changes that includes the rapid adoption of international best practices for banking. More recently, the banking industry has expanded its offering of digital services, particularly in response to the economic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ahmad Abu Eideh, CEO, United Arab Bank: Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2021
How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected banks’ asset quality and profitability, and to what extent are stimulus measures facilitating recovery?