Qatari banks’ funding and liquidity profiles are expected to benefit from the end to the blockade on Qatar, according to Fitch, a global rating agency.
China Central Bank Reduces Leeway for Firms to Borrow Abroad
China’s central bank said on Thursday it had tightened the way it assesses cross-border financing risks to make it harder for domestic firms to raise funds in overseas markets. The People’s Bank of …
Enel, Qatar’s Sovereign Fund to Develop Renewables in Africa
Enel SpA has signed a joint venture agreement with Qatar Investment Authority, the Middle East nation’s sovereign wealth fund, to own and develop renewable energy projects in Africa. Enel Green Power, …
Egypt sends envoy to Gulf summit amid apparent thaw with Qatar
Egypt sent its foreign minister to a summit of Gulf Arab leaders on Tuesday that produced a pledge towards ending a regional dispute with Qatar, while Qatar’s finance minister made a rare trip to …
Markets Like Democratic Victories In Georgia—Here’s Why You Should Remain Cautious
Georgia is on the minds of investors this week, as Senate run-off elections wrap the last unfinished business of the 2020 election. Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock has defeated incumbent …
Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager Envysion for new source of finance
Envysion CEO * Commodity traders seek funding as banks pull out of sector * Scope covers oil & gas, mining, renewables -Envysion adviser Jan 7 (Reuters) – Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based …
GARP’s FRM Exam Accredited by Singapore’s Institute of Banking and Finance
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) announced today that its Financial Risk Manager (FRM ® ) Certification has been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF Singapore).
Can Cambodia rise on the wings of Asian economic recovery in 2021?
After a tough year, the Kingdom might be able to taste growth on the back of Asia’s expected leadership in global economic recovery At the Sihanoukville port, Cambodia’s major entry point for overseas …
Iran in Africa: Ideology comes at the expense of diplomacy and business
Iran’s presence on the African continent has been driven by anti-Americanism and efforts to spread Shiite ideology, damaging economic and political relations in the process.
As Biden inauguration nears, Netanyahu warns US against rejoining Iran nuke deal
Prime minister praises under-fire Trump during meeting with US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, who is en route to the Persian Gulf …