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Family offices pile into public equities as inflation overtakes tariffs as top concern
Public equities saw the biggest allocation gains in Citi’s 2026 survey, but private markets remain firmly on the menu —…
Banks threaten to look beyond London as windfall tax talk grows
International lenders say more tax could tip the balance as Greece and Turkey join the race for London’s wealth
GCC sukuk issuance falls 23% in 1H, but Moody’s sees 2H recovery on the horizon
Gulf sukuk issuers have some lost ground to make up in 2H: GCC issuance fell 23% y-o-y to USD 51.1…
Dubai, and Abu Dhabi gain ground in Global Financial Centers Index despite regional conflict
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi logged two of GFCI’s largest gains anywhere, while Dubai’s underlying rating rose even as its rank…
Middle East dividends hit USD 44.6 bn in 2Q as the region sits out the global buyback boom
The Middle East’s dividend-heavy payout picture contrasts with a global surge in buybacks
Fed hikes rates for the first time in three years
The move was widely expected, with 50 of 51 FT-polled economists favoring a rate hike by 25 bps.
Gulf banks that built out IPO teams for the boom are now chasing fees in Egypt, Turkey, and India as listings at home dry up
Gulf-based banks that built out capital markets teams for the region’s IPO boom are putting them to work elsewhere this…
Private equity on track to underdeliver for investors
Experts see as much as 90% of funds falling short of targeted returns
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