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Powerhouse Islamic Finance Partners Join the WIBC Ecosystem

Key players from the global Islamic finance industry will be participating at the 22nd annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) 2015, taking place on 1-3 December at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain.

Insurers Still Wary of Iran

Despite all the challenges Iran has faced over the past few decades, Iran offers huge opportunities, which we see only growing as there is more foreign investment.

International Islamic Banking Summit Africa (IIBSA)

The 2016 edition of International Islamic Banking Summit Africa (IIBSA) will serve as a platform for global industry leaders to convene and share innovative ideas to boost economic development.

Investing in the MENA Region

Ibrahim Masood, AQS MENA Fund Portfolio Manager for Aventicum Capital Management, discusses the current economic landscape and why investors should be turning their attention to this fast-emerging region.

Expo 2020 : Living up to Expectations

Dubai will host Expo 2020 in the only way this ambitious and fast-developing city knows how: with an audacious architectural vision that is a reflection of the modern connected world.

Investing in a Post-Brexit World

The UK's new Prime Minister made it clear during her leadership campaign that ‘Brexit means Brexit’. And with negotiations on the UK's divorce from the EU now firmly underway between Theresa May and counterparts in Germany and France, it's clear that the new leader intends to honour this pledge.

The Road Ahead in the MENA Investment Industry

The Middle East investment markets continue to dynamically evolve, further advancing the MENA asset and wealth management sectors.

PayExpo Europe : Making Transactions Easier and More Secure

PayExpo Europe, the UK’s largest payment technology conference and exhibition, will return to ExCel London on 7-8 June, 2016.

MEAMF 2016 : Investment Leaders to Gather in Bahrain

MEAMF 2016 is an essential platform for asset and wealth management professionals to connect on the issues that are driving change.

Quantum Global Group Announces Regional Expansion Plans in Africa and the Middle East

Quantum Global Group will be expanding across Africa and the Middle East in a bid to increase investor access to Africa, through its funds registered in Mauritius

Strengthening Islamic Finance Ties between Asia and the Middle East

The Islamic Banking & Investment Asia/Middle East Congress 2016, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Special Envoy – Kingdom of Bahrain, opened yesterday in Singapore.

Alipay Announces Entry into the European Market

Alipay, China’s largest payment and lifestyle platform, has detailed its expansion plans for entering the European market to simplify payments for Chinese tourists travelling abroad