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S&P Global Ratings sees sukuk issuance dip tied to Middle East conflict
As per S&P Global Ratings, total issuance reached USD 62.4 billion in Q1 2026, compared with USD 52.6 billion seen in the similar period in 2025
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 16, 2026
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Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI tool to support customer conversations
Westpac has already rolled out the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre as a Service platform
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 16, 2026
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First Horizon Bank strengthens New Orleans team with seasoned hires
First Horizon Bank strengthens its New Orleans banking team with experienced professionals while boosting client relationships and expanding its role in the local financial community
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 16, 2026
FeaturedIslamic Banking
UAE, Philippines target Islamic banking growth
While the UAE has consolidated its position in the Islamic banking space, the Philippines has been opening up the sector to its domestic economy
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 16, 2026
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Liberty Mutual Insurance adds Jacqui Canney to board of directors
Apart from serving in critical roles at ServiceNow, Walmart and Accenture, Jacqui Canney previously served on the boards of Suffolk Construction and Project Healthy Minds
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 16, 2026
FeaturedTrading
Trade activities within Africa set to hit USD 230 billion: Afreximbank
The Afreximbank report sees the overall continental trade growing by 10% in 2026, despite global geopolitical tensions and trade tariff-related headwinds
By: IFM Correspondent /
April 15, 2026
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DMCC launches Maritime Centre to consolidate Dubai’s shipping and trade activities
The formalisation of the Maritime Centre represents the evolution of DMCC’s earlier Dubai Maritime Club,...
Vietnam removes domestic maritime fees for three months
The new policy is expected to provide a solid boost to Vietnam's pursuit of becoming...
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Banking & Finance
S&P Global Ratings sees sukuk issuance dip tied to Middle East conflict
As per S&P Global Ratings, total issuance reached USD 62.4 billion in Q1 2026, compared...
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI tool to support customer conversations
Westpac has already rolled out the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre as a Service platform...
Technology
Navatar unveils AI-powered M&A CRM operating model
Navatar’s operating model introduces a single AI Deal Engine that spans deal origination, client and...
Meta unveils Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription eyewear users
The products, "Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics" and "Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics," would become available in...
Economy
Middle East conflict: World Bank chief Ajay Banga sees massive global growth hit
World Bank chief Ajay Banga said that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict...
Oman ends FY 2025 with stable growth, non-oil GDP hits USD 74.6 billion
Oman's inflation remained contained at an average of 1.69% during January-February 2025/2026, indicating stable price...




