Long a key participant in the global Islamic finance arena, Saudi Arabia secured its position in 2013 by becoming the largest issuer of sukuks (Islamic bonds) in the region for the second year in a row. The outlook for sukuks is positive, as the short-term nature of most bank lending in the Kingdom (with around 60% of all loans having maturities of less than one year) makes them an attractive...
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Chapter | Islamic Financial Services from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014.
The past year has been a positive one for the Kingdom’s banking sector, with asset growth and profitability continuing the upward trend that has buoyed the industry in recent years. Growing cooperation between local and overseas banks has helped the sector, while remittance flows in the Kingdom are second only to those in the US. Government initiatives offer support for SMEs looking to boost...
Banks in Nigeria have been given additional time to implement stricter regulations, but challenging market conditions combined with higher capital adequacy ratios are pushing lenders towards the capital markets.
Banks in Brunei Darussalam have so far weathered the impact of falling oil prices, winning plaudits from credit rating agencies for their resilience and stability.
Malgré un renforcement du dollar, la solide reprise qu’enregistre la Côte d’Ivoire et les forts taux de croissance globale ont su restaurer la confiance des investisseurs ces dernières semaines, comme l’illustre le carnet de commandes de près de 4 milliards de dollars qu’a attiré l’eurobond de 1 milliard de dollars émis en février.
Articles & Analysis | SM Prime Holdings – Mall operations from The Report: The Philippines 2015
THE COMPANY: SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) is the Philippines' largest mall operator. Publicly listed since 1994, SMPH owns and runs world-class malls all over the country, providing millions of square metres of floor area for fully integrated shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences.