World Bank, IMF urge suspension of debt payments in poorest countries
Official bilateral creditors have been asked to provide immediate debt relief to IDA countries...
Category : Finance
Bao Viet Securities Joint Stock Company cooperates with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment Association
The firm signed an MoU with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen Investment Association to connect with Korean businesses and investors...
GFH Financial lists $300 mn Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai for further expansion
The listing will give GFH a competitive advantage as it forays into the international debt capital markets...
First Abu Dhabi Bank sells sterling-denominated bonds worth $584 mn
FAB’s issuance becomes the Middle East’s largest sterling-denominated bond in ten years...
Western Union, Bharti Airtel to launch cross-border payment in Africa
The real-time cross-border payment service will drive financial inclusion across the continent...
South Africa reduces cheque limits to boost the use of B2B epayments
Checks can be written below $3,500 to encourage businesses to utilise more epayment options...
Eastspring completes buyout of Thai mutual fund firm Thanachart
Eastspring emerges as Thailand’s fourth biggest asset manager with a market share of 12 percent and overall assets under management of THB653 billion....
Saudi Arabia’s $1.07 bn Jada fund of funds to support SMEs, startups
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment fund has launched Jada to invest in venture capital funds, private equity funds and to support SMEs...
Qi Card transforms Iraq’s financial system using electronic payments
Qi Card aims to provide identity management to government and citizens in a fast and secure manner...
UOB, DBS lend $945 mn green loan to Allianz, Gaw
Singapore banks along with Standard Chartered will finance both companies’ $1.575 billion joint acquisition of Duo Tower and Duo Galleria...