Cash-rich banks offer lower bids; Not seen as sign of monetary policy change; Lending growth has slowed, deposit growth still healthy; Deposits at central bank increase; Inflation does not appear a threat
July 5, 2012 5:48
HSBC, StanC, Deutsche picked to arrange meetings; Local lenders Barwa Bank and QInvest also on the deal; Roadshows begin July 9 in Malaysia; Singapore follows; Qatar to benefit from global demand for regional credit
July 5, 2012 5:47
Qatari banks too reliant on deposits for funding; High loan growth vs slower deposit growth could lead to future problems; Gulf banking sector healthy, avoided euro zone problems
July 5, 2012 11:00
QNB H1 2012 net profit = 4.1 bln riyals – statement; Bank's Q212 net profit 2.1 bln riyals - Reuters calculations; Profit increase driven by loan, deposit growth
July 4, 2012 6:14