June 3, 2025
Fixed Assets

SICO’s fixed income strategy wins Best MENA Fixed Income Fund Strategy

SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank, with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious award of Best MENA Fixed Income Strategy over 1 Year for 2024 by Global Banking & Markets Middle East Awards. The strategy achieved a

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Financial Assets

Wall Street falls after Moody’s downgrade

NEW YORK — US stocks are drifting lower, while US bonds and the value of the US dollar are falling more sharply on Monday following the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt. The S&P 500 was 0.4 percent lower in morning trading after Moody’s Ratings

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Financial Assets

Dubai Municipality launches new Asset Management System to enhance governance and financial sustainability

Smart asset management and sustainable investment opportunities to support financial sustainability. Advanced analytics and smart technologies to optimise asset performance and enhance government services. Integrated digital systems to drive customer experience improvements and accelerate digital transformation. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has launched the Asset Management System, marking a significant step towards optimising asset

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Fixed Assets

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, HKT to pursue Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin

Standard Chartered said the joint venture would “fully utilise its bank-grade infrastructure and rigorous governance”. Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based global Web3 leader, will help to “tap into crypto-native opportunities”, while HKT would use its mobile wallet expertise to develop stablecoin use cases and enhance domestic and cross-border payments, a statement from Standard Chartered said.

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Financial Assets

Companies battle high churn with commitment clauses for junior staff

Indian companies worried about junior employees quitting within a year of joining are devising ways to secure their commitment for longer, ensuring their efforts to train freshers do not go to waste. To stem the attrition of entry-level staff, several companies are weaving in bonds by another name in the employment contracts. These agreements specify

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Gold Investing

The price of gold is at a record high. Here’s why

NEW YORK — A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That’s the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here’s what you need to know. The spot price of gold closed

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Financial Assets

MultiBank Group receives ‘Top Regulated Forex Broker’ award at Money Expo India 2024

Dubai, UAE: MultiBank Group, one of the world’s largest financial derivatives institutions headquartered in Dubai, was honored with the ‘Top Regulated Forex Broker’ award at Money Expo India 2024, held in Mumbai. This prestigious accolade underscores MultiBank Group’s pivotal role in the financial sector, highlighting its commitment to regulatory excellence globally and client satisfaction in

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Fixed Assets

Khaleeji Bank unveils instant cash prizes for new credit card issuance and debt transfers

Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain: Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced an exclusive promotional offer facilitating instant cash prizes for customers who apply for a new credit card or transfer their existing credit card debts to Khaleeji Bank, where the promotion continues until August 31,

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Financial Assets

NOW Money partners with CBI and Network International

NOW Money, a fintech specialising in banking and payroll solutions for the underbanked migrant population in the Middle East, has partnered with CBI and Network International. These partnerships represent a significant advancement in NOW Money’s goal to offer accessible financial services to underserved migrant workers in the GCC region. The collaboration with Commercial Bank International

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