FeaturedIslamic BankingIslamic syndicated financing rises amid Iran war, says FitchIFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 As per Fitch, Islamic syndications now make up half of all the syndication issuance in the Gulf region... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyJordan to access USD 200 million as it reaches agreement with IMFIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 IMF mission chief Cesar Serra lauded the Jordanian government's commitment to reducing public debt to 80% of GDP by 2028... Read more
EconomyFeaturedDespite 0.5% growth, twin reports anticipate recession for UK economyIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 As per Deloitte, confidence among chief financial officers dropped to a net -57% in late March, down from -13% in the previous quarter... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasUSD 50 billion loss in 50 days: Iran war upends oil and gas flowIFM CorrespondentApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Gulf countries lost about eight million barrels per day of crude production in March, nearly equivalent to the combined production of Exxon Mobil and Chevron... Read more
EnergyExclusiveFeaturedIF Insights: War in Middle East likely to accelerate Asia’s renewable energy revolutionIFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 The ongoing Middle East conflict and the resultant energy shock will force Asia to relook at renewables, to future-proof its economic outlook... Read more