Saudi banks hold assets worth USD 1.33 trillion
Saudi Arabia's total bank credit jumped to SR3.30 trillion by 2025-end, fuelled by strong demand for corporate financing tied to infrastructure and development projects...
Category : Finance
Andrew Bailey-led Financial Stability Board publishes its 2025 annual report
Andrew Bailey noted that the FSB must continue to evolve to be fit for purpose in an ever-evolving world, a theme that will continue to guide the international body's work...
As threat of war looms, Europe hikes spending on military and defence equipment
According to the IISS, Europe accounted for around 21% of global military spending in 2025, and approximately $100 billion more than in 2024...
BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as private credit worries grow
HLEND told that its loans have primarily been devised to mature private companies with stable cash flows...
Asialink: Empowering sustainable SME growth through inclusive finance
Asialink has been a market leader in the Philippines' finance industry for 28 years, supporting MSMEs, the backbone of the economy...
Oman secures ‘favourable outlook’ in new global investment index
Oman's performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5...
Nevada vs Kalshi: Sports event contracts spark legal battle
If Nevada pulls off its moves successfully, it will become the second state to secure a court order blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts...
Saudi Vision 2030 giga projects to top USD 1 trillion: Fitch
Fitch estimates that bank financing to giga projects was a modest 5%-7% of average sector loans at end-2025...
Egypt unveils USD 1 billion Startup Charter to boost innovation, jobs
Egypt's startup ecosystem has gained significant traction in recent years...
Dubai International Financial Centre new registrations rise nearly 40% in 2025
Dubai International Financial Centre is set for an around USD 27 billion expansion to be delivered by 2040, with the hub reaching full capacity, apart from seeking to welcome new firms...