Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, is expanding its Singapore operation with new listings, features and hires. ( read original story ...)
Will a currency board help resolve Lebanon’s financial crisis?
Plans to establish a currency board in Lebanon in a bid to help resolve the ongoing financial crisis has been met with division among economists. Opponents of the proposal, promoted by Steve H Hanke, ... ( read original story ...)
How much does Israel’s deficit matter? – opinion
Deficits often bring inflation, as they did in 1984. But there is little chance of that today when demand and supply are largely in low-level balance. ( read original story ...)
Why UK and UAE fintechs could be taking on the world together
Experts say a strong fintech dialogue has already begun between the UK and Gulf governments . Fintech – including Islamic fintech - is a growing industry globally. Britain is now home to 27 Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
UAE banking sector recovery will be gradual in 2021: S&P
We expect GDP growth to recover in the UAE this year from the sharp recession of 2020 triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices. However, we think the 2020 shock wi ... ( read original story ...)
Predictions and trends impacting finance and banking in 2021
Banking and finance stand to reap the benefits of this via fintech, cloud adoption, and more. Below we look at what the experts are saying regarding these and more. In its ‘Outrageous Predictions: The ... ( read original story ...)
Revealed: UAE’s most valuable brands of 2021
Etisalat and Emirates are the three most valuable brands of 2021 from the UAE among the world’s top 500 brands. According to Brand Finance’s latest report, Etisalat, which operates the fastest network ... ( read original story ...)
Lamprell secures $50m green finance facility
UAE-based outfit will use funds to support execution of its fabrication work for the Seagreen offshore wind project ... ( read original story ...)
ADNOC named UAE’s most valuable brand for third consecutive year
ABU DHABI - ADNOC maintained in 2021 its position as the UAE’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent branded ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan improving forecast power sector showings for 2021
Kazakhstan has carried out work to attract investments in the renewable energy sector over the past two years by signing a number of agreements and memorandums with international financial ... ( read original story ...)