Banking

Middle East, GCC Banking and Finance news, views and analysis

 Rob L. Wagner

Have the ‘Big Boys’ Given Up On Islamic Banking?

Have the ‘Big Boys’ Given Up On Islamic Banking?

ROB L. WAGNER: HSBC’s decision to downgrade significantly the resources it devotes to Islamic banking has thrown the issue into sharp focus.

 Alexander McNabb

Nol Cards and the Future of Money

Nol Cards and the Future of Money

ALEXANDER MCNABB: You’ll have a clash between the RTA, telcos and banks: Who will ‘own’ mobile money? Suddenly the Nol card becomes really interesting.

 David Westley

Audio: UBS, Rogue Trading and the Vickers Report

Audio: UBS, Rogue Trading and the Vickers Report

DAVID WESTLEY, BUSINESS BREAKFAST: Thursday’s announcement of a ‘loss’ of $2 bn (Dh7.35 billion) in “unauthorised trading” at UBS’ Delta One desk was spectacularly timed…

 Alexander McNabb

‘Surprise’ Poll – Banks failing to win over customers

‘Surprise’ Poll – Banks failing to win over customers

Nobody I know who lives in the UAE is happy with their bank… Nobody has ever been able to recommend their bank to me.