Citywire Middle East

What’s better for your client: a fund or an exchange-traded fund? It’s not always been easy to find out. With our expanded funds database, we're including ETFs in our fund sectors for the first time, enabling quick and easy like-for-like comparisons between funds and ETFs. Learn more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gZpcSEsE Swipe through to see what's new in our funds database 👉 #citywire #citywiremiddleeast #etf #funds #database

🔍 Explore 5,000 ETFs in Citywire's revamped funds database. By adding more than 5,000 ETFs to our fund sectors, Citywire is aiming to make it easier to compare fund and ETF performance. https://lnkd.in/gs8_pPHq #citywire #etf #funddatabase #etfdatabase

We will never open a bank, says Avaloq CEO Greweldinger. Many fintech firms seek banking licences to boost valuations, which leads to easier funding access and smoother exits. This, however, is not Avaloq’s strategy. https://lnkd.in/e2urADXZ #avaloq #bank #fintech

Chinese stocks soar into bull territory, but experts warn on policy delivery. Investors have piled back into Chinese equities on the stimulus announcement, driving prices up more than 20%, but commentators say policy delivery is key to the rally’s sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gpWE6V_x #stocks #investing #bullmarket

Nuveen, a TIAA company taps Columbia Threadneedle for Middle East head. Fadi Khoury joins the $1.2tn global asset manager in Abu Dhabi after seven years at Columbia Threadneedle and a decade at Amundi. https://lnkd.in/gUYyBeeS #nuveen #peoplemoves #middleeast #assetmanager

Deutsche Bank Private Bank’s Middle East head: We want to double revenue in three years. After an aggressive hiring spree, the private bank is in the next phase of its growth phase, says Saad Osseiran which includes deepening product shelves to reach revenue targets. https://lnkd.in/gezW2tWr #deutschebank #privatebank #middleeast

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly revamped funds database – now featuring over 5,000 ETFs added to our sectors. 🎉 With these updates, you can now compare funds and ETFs side by side, enabling clearer insights and smarter decisions for your clients. Read about the new features here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eupAAys9 🔍 What's new: - Side-by-side fund and ETF comparisons - Enhanced performance data tools - Detailed portfolio insights

Santander Private Banking formally welcomed to DIFC. The Spanish bank’s executives were met by the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority’s top brass to herald its Middle East branch officially opening. https://lnkd.in/gUeMhbn4 #santander #privatebanking #dubai

Rasmala Investment Bank’s Adil backs UK real estate boom. The bank has raised $100m for a London residential fund, as the asset class sees interest from GCC clients including family offices looking at the UK for real estate opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gccuPdxz #realestate #familyoffice

View Citywire Middle East's UAE Fund Selector and Advisor Awards 2024🏆✨ https://lnkd.in/gYQPBcVK The award presentation ceremony for the UAE Fund Selector and Advisor Awards 2024 was held last week at the Dubai Forum. We are heartened by the industry support as we celebrate the most influential product gatekeepers and investment professionals across the UAE. We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations once again to the winners. For more information on the awards, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gQfSZBHS Citi Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank Private Bank Dubai Islamic Bank Emirates NBD First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) HSBC MetLife Standard Chartered Tomasz Bortnik Hasna Boufkiri Vanessa Garrido Mohanad Alnahas Shushmeet Trikha Maurice Gravier Kishore V Ranganathan, CFA Caroline Abourayan Cristobal Lopez, CAIA Gaurav Sharma, CFA Julie Lonzaga Ayesha Abbas Ali Shafa-Amri, علي شفا عمري Luke Blacklee George Ball James Erskine #citywire #citywiremiddleeast #uae #awards