Egypt-based Banque Misr has announced plans to launch a ‘green’ investment fund in the first quarter of 2024.
Egypt-based Banque Misr has announced plans to launch a ‘green’ investment fund in the first quarter of 2024.
Tadawul, the Saudi stock exchange, has launched four indices in a bid to further attract international investors.
Asia-based private markets exchange ADDX is set to bolster its international presence by expanding into the Mena market.
The Saudi-based exchange operator Tadawul Group has furthered its strategy of international cooperation by forging an agreement with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Crypto exchange operator Binance has been given regulatory approval to launch a futures product in Bahrain.
As oil prices rise due to significant production cuts by top producers, Qatar's stock market rebounded Sunday, with its primary index (.QSI) up 0.2%.
Mena-based emerging market broker Arqaam Capital has developed a proprietary trading tool designed for European institutional clients wanting to trade in Mena markets.
Prime broker STP has been licensed by the Dubai Financial Service Authority (DFSA) to offer a full range of prime brokerage services.
If the Mena region is to develop a thriving carbon market and meet its ambition to be a global hub for decarbonisation and sustainable finance, it must develop a more robust market infrastructure and provide more transparency on the use of carbon credits.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is set to launch a market-making initiative designed to woo more foreign investors.
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Investors in the Middle East consider the tools that will be needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis, the continued appetite for dividend and why it’s all about tech. Chaired by Romil Patel.
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