Strong demand from Gulf banks for senior talentSince the turn of the year the number of Gulf based banks that are hiring senior talent has increased considerably compared to the same period last year, a report said. A number of the banks in the region have plans to continue hi More… |
Strong demand from Gulf banks for senior talentSince the turn of the year the number of Gulf based banks that are hiring senior talent has increased considerably compared to the same period last year, a report said. A number of the banks in the region have plans to continue hi More… |
Economic growth, capitalisation ‘driving Gulf banks’Gulf banks will likely continue their steady recovery from the global financial crisis this year, aided by healthy economic growth in the GCC and still high oil prices, said a new report released by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). More… |
GCC banks 'leading in regional acquisitions'GCC banks are becoming active buyers of stakes in banks in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) and even farther afield, according to a report by rating agency Standard & Poor's. As acquirers in Mena, Gulf banks are tak More… |
Gulf banks ‘to continue recovery through 2013’Gulf banks will continue their steady recovery from the 2008 crisis and remain isolated from eurozone turmoil for the rest of 2012 and 2013, according to a Standard & Poor's report. 'We believe the trend of declining loan loss More… |
Gulf banks’ growth boosts demand for top staffThe significant increase in the number of Gulf based banks looking to expand their operations across Europe and Mena has given rise to an increase in the demand for senior talent, said an expert. “Over the last six months we have been work More… |
Gulf banks’ growth boosts demand for top staffThe significant increase in the number of Gulf based banks looking to expand their operations across Europe and Mena has given rise to an increase in the demand for senior talent, said an expert. “Over the last six months we have been work More… |
Gulf banks eye European rivals' ME assetsAs struggling European banks scale back their worldwide operations, cash-rich Gulf lenders see a chance to expand by snapping up the Middle East assets of European rivals at attractive prices. After years of building operations in the fast More… |
GCC banks 'may face funding gaps'Some banking systems in Gulf countries could face funding gaps in the event of a sustained retrenchment by European banks from the region, said Moody's Investors Service in a new report. Although the economic reliance on European bank More… |
Gulf banks facing ‘skills shortage’The shortage of skills is the biggest challenge facing the GCC banking industry besides new regulation - especially as more global banks enter the market, said a survey by Accenture, a global management consulting and technology services company. More… |








