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NEWS DESK

UBF’s Technical and advisory committees… key pillar in advancing financial and banking industry

News Desk 16/12/2025

UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has emphasised that its technical and advisory committees constitute a fundamental pillar in the development of the financial and banking industry, and continue to play a vital role in supporting economic

NEWS DESK

Executives Remain Committed to Integrating Financial and Sustainability Data

PR News Desk 12/02/2025

Companies that integrate financial and sustainability data are gaining a competitive edge. According to Workiva Inc.’s (NYSE: WK) 2025 Executive Benchmark Survey of 1,600 global leaders, 97% of executives say sustainability reporting will be a business advantage within two years, and 96% of investors agree it strengthens financial performance. Despite policy uncertainty,

Banking Markets

Investors Concerned Over Prevailing Market Uncertainty

Arnold Pinto 12/05/2024

Saxo Bank Client Survey Reveals Saxo Bank has unveiled the results of its latest client survey, shedding light on investor sentiments and expectations concerning the financial markets for the second quarter of 2024. Despite the unpredictability of the global financial market, investors’ responses echo concerns over prevailing market uncertainty. The Client Sentiment

Business

Index Launch: Remittances Play a Powerful Role in Consumers’ Financial Planning

Middle East News 247 23/03/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & SINGAPORE & CASABLANCA, Morocco — As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future financial planning. According to Western Union’s inaugural Global Money Transfer Index launched today, 64% of money transfer consumers send and/or receive money

Business

Global Financial Community Optimistic to Overcome Market Challenges and Build Stronger, Tech-Driven, Sustainable Future Economy

Middle East News 247 17/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The second edition of the Financial Sector Conference (FSC 2023) has concluded in Riyadh, with a mood of optimism and energy to overcome market challenges to build a stronger, technology driven and sustainable economy of the future. Over 3200 participants from 82 countries, and 180 media, assembled in the Saudi capital […]