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Abu Dhabi’s UNB eyes window for benchmark bond

UNB launches benchmark-sized 5-year dollar bond - leads; Bank aims to price this week; Citi, Deutsche Bank, HSBC mandated among others

November 1, 2011 11:31

Islamic markets seen leading global trade volumes

Emerging and Islamic markets are expected to lead a growth in global trade volumes over the next fifteen years as non-traditional markets in Asia and Latin America drive demand, said a senior executive at HSBC's Islamic arm.

October 23, 2011 2:41

IBAN blunders, already?

The nationwide implementation of IBANs is a good thing. But Precious de Leon thinks gaffes are bound to happen along the way, especially with only a month before the deadline.

October 18, 2011 3:59

Brace yourselves: GCC prepares for the worst

Analysts say the GCC's financial systems are stronger than they were during the first economic crash. But can it withstand a second wave of crisis?

September 28, 2011 3:43

MENA M&As survive on mid-size deals and SWFs

Modest recovery is expected in mergers and acquisitions across MENA next year, with most driven by mid-size restructuring. Not a bad start for 2012, but not great either.

September 26, 2011 12:25

ENBD names Pissaloux new head of wealth management

Emirates NBD has named Pierre Pissaloux general manager of the bank's wealth management division, a company spokesman said on Thursday.

August 20, 2011 1:08

Playing with fire—HSBC fires you and hires your neighbour

Though HSBC’s strategy of trimming the fat, or should we say relocating the fat, will be a welcome move for shareholders, how will it impact the economy?

August 4, 2011 3:15

HSBC Saudi Arabia to merge with SABB Securities

Saudi investment company mergers for Europe's biggest bank to own 51 percent of new venture entity HSBC Saudi Arabia.

June 27, 2011 10:36

The $22B-mystery: how did ‘name lending’ lead to the collapse of banks in the region

Mohammed Algosaibi talks to Reuters about the $22-billion-lesson his family learned about the dangers of ‘name lending’ in the Middle East.

June 13, 2011 12:57

HSBC MidEast sells $500 mln 5-yr Islamic bond

HSBC seeks to tap demand for Islamic debt; Sukuk priced in line with guidance

May 29, 2011 9:44

HSBC Middle East eyeing Islamic bond issue – IFR

HSBC ME may join the ranks of Sharjah Islamic Bank and Islamic Devt Bank as it looks at potential sukuk issue, after having raised $500 million from a 5-year bond issue in October 2010.

May 24, 2011 9:58

HSBC plans major shake-up

BBC’s Jon Bithrey reports on the potential changes in store for HSBC as it readies it self for a shake-up and a slimming down.

May 12, 2011 10:20

UAE business conditions at 20-month high in March

A recent HSBC UAE Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) better output and new orders increase while job creation is recorded as fastest in 15 months. Should we be hoping for some ripple effect?

April 5, 2011 12:03