Currency Featured ForexTurkey’s lira depreciates to an all-time low due to inflamed political tensionsInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 9, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 9, 2020 The value of lira dropped as much as 0.9 percent to 7.8692 percent, with an extended loss of more than 24 percent... Read more
Featured FintechUAE-based Fintech TPAY Mobile acquires 100% stake in Turkey’s PayguruPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The deal is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and the Competition Authority... Read more
AviationTurkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways codeshare deal to boost travel optionsInternational Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 10, 2019December 23, 2019 Turkish Airlines has decided to temporarily replace its 12 grounded Boeing aircraft with 12 737-800s from AnadoluJet... Read more
Energy July-August 2019 MagazineRenewable energy: A lucrative investment in TurkeyInternational FinanceJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 by International FinanceJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 A quarter of Turkey’s energy comes from renewable sources with a target to achieve 30% by 2030... Read more
Oil & GasIran, Turkey to establish joint bank to ‘bypass the US sanctions’International Finance DeskJune 3, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 3, 2019 Iran's ambassador to Turkey said that the mutual cooperation between Turkey and Iran was needed to create a 'new financial mechanism'... Read more
Oil & GasTurkey plans oil and gas exploration off Cyprus despite warningInternational Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 The tensions worsened when a senior Cypriot official said that Nicosia will issue arrest warrants ‘for all involved’ in drilling operations... Read more
Ports and ShippingTurkey builds first private inland cargo terminal for $86 millionInternational Finance DeskMay 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 10, 2019 The project by Arkas and Duisport will provide a ‘gateway terminal' servicing rail freight for the Turkish industry... Read more
Economy Magazine March-April 2019The Turkish economy explainedInternational FinanceApril 17, 2019December 11, 2019 by International FinanceApril 17, 2019December 11, 2019 Despite the sharp depreciation of lira, Turkey continues to lure long-term investor interest by providing an easy access to the European markets.... Read more
MarketsIstanbul Arbitration Centre under Turkish Law explainedInternational Finance DeskMarch 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskMarch 15, 2019 Set up as an independent arbitral institution, it dreamt of becoming a key regional hub for commercial dispute resolution among European, Asian and Middle Eastern parties... Read more
In the NewsQatar to invest $15bn in Turkey amid the lira currency crisisInternational Finance DeskAugust 16, 2018 by International Finance DeskAugust 16, 2018 The move is seen as payback for Turkey's staunch support after Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt blockaded Qatar last year... Read more