MarketsKasikorn Securities to strengthen equity research platformInternational Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 The Thai firm is committed to meet international standards and ensure top-class customer service... Read more
BankingBangkok Bank buys nearly 90% stake in Bank Permata for $2.7 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 The Thai lender seeks to explore new markets to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia... Read more
AviationAbu Dhabi, Wizz Air to launch a low-cost carrier in 2020International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will have potential reach of five billion passengers... Read more
Ports and ShippingAbu Dhabi Ports to invest Dh3.8 billion for port expansion projectsInternational Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019 The UAE ports company will invest Dh2.2 bn for Khalifa Port and South Quay development, and Dh1.6 bn for Abu Dhabi Terminals expansion... Read more
BankingVietnam’s MSB focused on exceptional customer experiencesInternational Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019 Its efforts to deliver quality products coupled with exceptional customer engagement has led to ground breaking milestones... Read more
Asset ManagementCyprus assets under management double in two years to €7.6 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 12, 2019January 24, 2020 Total AUM have increased 12% compared to the second quarter this year... Read more
EconomySingapore’s MAS predicts more optimistic economic growthInternational Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019 Private sector economists expect Singapore’s economy to grow just 0.7% this year against MAS prediction of 1.5%... Read more
TelecomZain deploys the region’s largest 5G network in SaudiInternational Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019January 7, 2020 The first phase of the rollout will have 2000 towers across 20 cities and expand to serve 8.3 mn customers by the end of 2019... Read more
ForexAxiory Global taps UAE forex market with Dubai operationsInternational Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019 Its representative office will cater to private and corporate traders with forex and CFD products in the Emirates... Read more
Asset ManagementLatin America’s assets under management to reach $5.3 tn by 2025: PwCInternational Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019January 24, 2020 Last year, the region’s AUM reached $2.4 tn, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% since 2015... Read more