A drive to highlight the benefits of listing on the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is gaining pace.
Economic update | Philippines push to list SMEs
Economic update | Qatar SME Special: Off to the bank
In recent years, Qatar has placed an increasing emphasis on the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the state’s overall development plans.
Increasing consumer awareness and growing demand for retail products are set to drive activity in Dubai’s Islamic financial services (IFS) sector, offering scope for sustainable expansion despite forecasts of slower short-term economic growth.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Peter England, CEO, National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah: Interview from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
In what ways has the establishment of Al Etihad Credit Bureau benefitted the sector as a whole?
Articles & Analysis | Ras Al Khaimah rewrites regulations, prioritising balance sheet health for banks and insurers from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
Regulatory changes in the UAE’s banking and insurance industries have picked up in recent years. In the banking sector, new regulations in line with Basel III standards are set to stabilise and protect banks, setting new capital and liquidity standards, while changes to the insurance sector are to limit investment losses in the UAE’s equities...
Articles & Analysis | Ras Al Khaimah's financial services sector benefitting from economic expansion from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
In recent years, Ras Al Khaimah’s financial services sector has posted robust growth, driven by a rising population and new infrastructure projects. The industry has expanded beyond the emirate and of the four largest players – the National Bank of RAK (RAKBANK), Commercial Bank International (CBI), RAK Insurance and United Insurance Company (...