GULF FINANCE 2006
Resources
Gulf Finance 2006
■ Stock market: International money is coming in
■ Banking: Islam on the trading floor
■ Private equity: Peter Smith analyses the industry - -
Content
Oil fuels new confidence
Construction of new cities and the emergence of financial centres are concrete signs of an unprecedented wave of liquidity, says Roula Khalaf.
Case study: Trades lag hopes at DIFX
Many of the reasons why the Dubai Financial Exchange should succeed are still compelling, says Gillian Tett.
Stock markets: Investors take cautious steps into the Gulf
International money is finding ways to invest in a highly diverse region’s higher-profile companies, says Richard Dean.
International capital markets: Global markets feel effects of oil money
Gulf funds are having a stabilising effect, says Gillian Tett.
Traditional banking: Buoyed by the barrel
They have had a tough few months, but the big banks are in good shape, says Richard Dean.
Case study: High risks and regional reward
National Bank of Kuwait is arguably one of the best in the region, says Richard Dean.
Islamic banking: Specialism spreads its wings
Islamic financial instruments are becoming increasingly mainstream, says Gillian Tett.
Case study: A move to supply the increasing appetite
There is a growing market for Islamic finance in Saudi Arabia, says Richard Dean
Project finance: Boom brings strong demand
Joanna Chung looks at the effect of a region powered by a high oil price.
Private equity: A growing force with a future
Peter Smith analyses the strength of the local industry and its stronger confidence despite its lack of successful exits.
