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Regulations governing liquidity risk in Islamic Banking

Given the systemic importance and the pivotal role played by banks in a country’s economy, banking regulations are of paramount importance for all stakeholders.

GCC Companies: High Cash Holdings and Shareholder Returns

Investors look at various parameters to understand and evaluate a company’s attractiveness. One such item in the balance sheet is the level of cash that a company holds.

What affects the liquidity position of Islamic banks?

This article was originally published in Islamic Finance News (IFN).

A dab of good food and a dollop of technology!

Customers are increasingly expecting certain advantages when they shop, travel and handle their finances such as digital access, personalization, loyalty tracking and no touch transactions. In a relatively new trend, customers have similar expectations when they dine as well.

GCC Ridesharing and its long road!

Digital ride sharing platforms are placed within the wider framework of an emerging disruptive model that is referred to as the sharing economy.

Liquidity in Islamic banking: Challenges and opportunities

An article on Liquidity management Islamic banking and comparing its differences with that of conventional banking

Do GCC Banks have adequate capital buffers?

GCC Banks - The term liquidity is defined as the banks’ ability to fund rising assets and to meet its obligations on time.

Securitization platform for Islamic liquidity management

This article was originally published in Islamic Finance News (IFN).

Foreign investment in GCC equity markets – Will the inflow levels sustain after index inclusions?

GCC countries are in the process of openi

Kuwait Retail Sector Positioned for Significant Growth

The article analyzes Kuwait's retail sector and identifies key growth drivers

Saudi Corporate Capital Spending - An Encouraging Boost to Non-Oil GDP

Capital Investment is a harbinger of future growth. In 2018, Saudi Corporates capital expenditure exceeded total income for the year

Is Debt to GDP Ratio a good explanatory of country risk?

Debt to GDP ratio explains the risk associated with Sovereign rating. We discuss other risk variables for ratings other than Debt to GDP ratio.

GCC Stock Markets – Kuwait continues to be the best performer

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How will trade war, Iran sanctions and OPEC supply cuts shape Oil markets in 2019?

Average crude oil prices have trended upwards for four consecutive months in 20

Automation in SMEs

An article that finds out how the rise in automation is changing the ways of doing business for SMEs in the GCC

Combining technology with Brick and Mortar stores in the GCC: 6 ideas

Euromonitor International projects tha

Saudi Aramco $12 billion bond issuance: Another big feather

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramc

Kuwait Blue Chip Companies – Banks Outperform on Regulatory Reforms

Reform measures in Kuwait fuel stock rally in Kuwait banking stocks leading to their outperformance

Is Digital Labor Contributing to Creation of Gig Economy in GCC?

The labor market is undergoing a perce

GCC Stock Markets - Riding on global euphoria!

Sovereign Sukuk: Current Status, Opportunities & Challenges

Sovereign Sukuk issuance is on the rise and the market is likely to expand