FinanceTop StoriesBIS says more central banks may seek to launch their own digital currenciesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 According to the BIS study, around 20 percent of the 66 central...
TechnologyTop StoriesEricsson involved in seven 5G launch deals in MEA region last yearGBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 The Swedish mobile networking giant signed 78 commercial 5G treaties with innovative...
EnergyTop StoriesAdnoc is UAE’s most valuable brand for second straight yearGBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 According to the latest survey conducted by Brand Finance, Abu Dhabi National...
FinanceTop StoriesFintech startup Currencycloud raises $80 mn led by VisaGBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 Currencycloud, a financial technology startup based in the United Kingdom, markets payment...
EnergyTop StoriesTNB’s solar scheme produces over 110,000MWh energy per annumGBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2020 For the initial functioning year, the solar power plant (SPP) exceeded its...
FinanceTop StoriesNegotiations for acquiring Bank-Audi Egypt are on, says First Abu Dhabi BankGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 First Abu Dhabi Bank said that the discussions are in accordance with...
FinanceTop StoriesTilney in talks with FCA for approval of £625 million S&W dealGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 Last September, the acquisition of Smith & Williamson was proclaimed by Tilney,...
FinanceTop StoriesADIB funds $80 million Sharia-adhering facility to Oman Shipping CompanyGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 OSC will invest the funds from this Ijara facility in purchasing very...
FinanceTop StoriesMaybank, Public Bank and RHB slash lending and deposit ratesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 Bank Negara Malaysia declared that the OPR would be lowered from 3...
FinanceTop StoriesSingapore revamps fund structure to entice foreign investorsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2020 Christened as the Variable Corporate Companies (VCC), the latest framework will offer...