Banking & Finance

US is ready to protect all deposits to avoid a new crisis

House Republicans refuse to guarantee deposits exceeding $250K

UAE launches program to empower best talents and leaders

Leaders Edge Program creates a platform for distinguished capabilities at the ministry

UBS acquires Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs to end bank crisis

It includes 100 billion Swiss francs in financial assistance

GCC banks can manage contagion risk from SVB

Local banks and firms have limited or no exposure

Bailout of First Republic led by major US banks

Bank's stock has dropped 70% in the last nine trading sessions

DAMAC, DP World saw their earnings climb in 2022

DAMAC turned into profitability after it converted to a private firm

PIF launches three initiatives to support private sector in Saudi 

Plan is to increase local content in the wealth fund's portfolio companies

Is Credit Suisse too big to be saved?

A bailout from the Swiss National Bank and financial regulator is the most likely

Saudi’s PIF invests SAR5 bn in 4 national contracting companies

Fund inked 4 agreements with local entities to develop the private sector

ADGM slaps $39,000 fine on Amicorp

For false documents, deletion of key evidence

Burger Index raises $1.3 mn seed funding to expand into GCC

The round was led by venture capital firm Flat6Labs

UAE banks report $49.8 bn profit in 2022

Aggregate net income increased by 31.7% YoY

Biden reassures Americans: Your deposits are there when you need them

Silicon Valley and Signature shareholders will lose everything."

Biban 2023 witnesses inking of $2.66 billion worth of deals

Agreements aim to support small and medium enterprises