AI transforms wealth management in UAE as advisers blend data and judgement Machine learning and advanced analytics are enabling firms to process large volumes of research, run scenario analysis faster and identify risk exposures more accurately 3 min read
Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says Stablecoins, digital assets pegged to traditional currencies, are backed by deposits or government bonds and are a major regulatory focus because they connect crypto to mainstream finance 2 min read
Why GCC investors are prioritising discipline over momentum GCC investors are moving beyond momentum trades, focusing on fundamentals, liquidity discipline and long-term resilience as institutional capital reshapes portfolio strategies and risk assessment 3 min read
Once investor darlings, Australian banks get reality check The growth challenges in the mortgage market come on top of monetary policy headwinds with the central bank lifting rates for a third time this year in May 3 min read
GCC insurers brace for geopolitical risks as UAE market powers regional growth UAE’s expanding expatriate population remains one of the strongest structural drivers for the insurance sector 3 min read
Al Ansari profit drops 29% in Q1 due to regional war Company attributes decline in profits to lower-than-anticipated volumes in certain segments, as geopolitical developments impacted tourism and competition from fintech firms. 2 min read
Emirates Islamic announces Dh250 million ESG-linked facility structure with Brands for Less Group Announcement highlights the role of Islamic banking in enabling globally investable businesses and positions the UAE as a hub for scalable retail platforms 1 min read
Sharjah Islamic Bank rights issue oversubscribed 3.2 times Excluding the Government’s participation, the remaining shares were significantly oversubscribed more than 4.5 times by other investors and shareholders, demonstrating broad-based demand 2 min read
Islamic finance growth to slow in 2026 as regional war clouds outlook: S&P The economic fallout from the regional war has significantly weakened growth prospects in several core Islamic finance markets, ratings agency says in report 3 min read