Ominvest-Led Consortium Proposes Revised Offer to Acquire Majority Stake in Ahli Bank

In a game-changing move for Oman’s banking sector, a consortium led by Ominvest has proposed a revised offer to acquire a majority stake in Ahli Bank. With an enhanced cash offer, this strategic alliance aims to fuel growth opportunities and reshape the financial landscape. As the acquisition progresses, the potential implications for Ahli Bank and the broader banking industry in Oman are poised to unlock new horizons of competitiveness and collaboration. Stay tuned to witness the transformative journey of Ahli Bank and its impact on Oman’s financial future.
Annual Investment Meeting witnesses the launch of UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023

James Zhan, Executive Director, UNCTAD World Investment Forum, announced the launch of ‘UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023’ at the 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Taking place under the theme ‘Investing in sustainable development’, the forum, which will be held in October will bring together government leaders, global CEOs and other investment stakeholders.
Annual Investment Meeting launch Arab China Unicorn Investment Conclave

The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted the China Top 50 Unicorns. The event took place at the Innovation and Technology Track located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and brought together investors, startups, and innovators from the UAE and China.
How sanctions complicated day-to-day banking for Russians

Financial sanctions against Russia have strangled its banks’ profits and wrecked many lenders’ international operations, but one year after Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine how much do they matter for average Russians?
Exclusive: Grab to cut more costs amid economic chill

Grab Holdings Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, is cutting more costs to cope with an uncertain economic backdrop, the Singapore-based company’s CEO told staff in a memo.
Crypto.com gets UK regulatory approval

Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has registered with Britain’s financial services regulator, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
EU financial services chief calls for compromise on bank capital

European Union financial services chief Mairead McGuinness on Tuesday urged the bloc’s lawmakers to agree on bank capital rules to keep the sector resilient as it emerges from the pandemic and markets fragment due to war in Ukraine.
Investment platforms face hangover after pandemic party

The trillion-dollar retail investment express is losing steam, dampening the fortunes of British trading platforms that boomed during lockdowns on the back of a meme stocks frenzy.
HSBC boosts profitability goal on higher rates, profit doubling

HSBC (HSBA.L) brought forward its key profitability target by a year and more than doubled its annual profit as expected bad loans from the COVID-19 pandemic failed to materialise, and it pointed to rising interest rates lifting its income.
CRYPTOVERSE-Bitcoin could be laid low by miners’ malady

Bitcoin miners are feeling the heat – and the pain’s rippling downstream to pressure prices.