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Arta Finance launches globally in Singapore, signs up Middle East firm

Abu Dhabi’s Wio Invest is set to integrate the digital wealth management platform, as Arta eyes global expansion through the Lion City.

October 15, 2024

Islamic finance players eye Middle East growth

Regional improvements in trading platforms, settlement systems and regulatory frameworks should help make Islamic finance more accessible.

October 01, 2024

China needs a new investment model in the Middle East: Iqbal Khan

FA spoke to the CEO of Dubai-based private equity player Fajr Capital, on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the importance of the Rmb, fast-growing sectors, and how Chinese firms can expand in the Middle East.

September 24, 2024

Adani Ports and SEZ buys 80% of Singapore’s Astro

APSEZ has sealed the deal for $185m in cash, which will help it expand offshore support vessel operations in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Far East Asia and Africa.

September 02, 2024

Renminbi's ambitious but slow journey in the Middle East

Will the Middle East provide an opportunity for China to push forward the internationalisation goal for its currency? Experts say it’s happening, but all too slowly.

July 11, 2024

ANZ promotes Yeekei Chan to FIG head for SE Asia, India & Middle East

Chan was most recently head of the bank's financial institutions group for Singapore and reports to Mark Harding.

May 28, 2024

Goldman Sachs and Mubadala combine for $1bn Asia private credit fund

The partnership between the global bank, which opened an office in Abu Dhabi's financial centre last year, and the UAE sovereign fund, will have a particular focus on India.

March 04, 2024

Hong Kong builds ties with Middle Eastern investors, but crypto remains a challenge

Middle Eastern investors are looking at Hong Kong to diversify their portfolios into Chinese assets. FinanceAsia looks at where money is being invested, and how the SAR’s complex crypto regulations could be holding the city back.

January 23, 2024

ANZ appoints new head of Middle East

Ranjit Roy expands his current Dubai-based role, to become regional head.

November 30, 2021