22 Jan 2026
Wrise, Continental partner to widen private banking access in UAE
The partnership aims to bring structured investments and digital asset products to a broader group of wealth clients in the UAE.
19 Jan 2026
Lunate enters European ETF market with launch of Boreas thematic range
The AI infrastructure product has begun trading, with luxury and quantum computing ETFs to follow, according to the firm.
07 Jan 2026
Saudi regulator opens capital market to all foreign investors
The amendments are aimed at expanding and diversifying the investors base, supporting investment inflows as well as enhancing market liquidity.
06 Jan 2026
Nomura opens office for international wealth management in Dubai
Nomura has opened a larger Dubai hub to accelerate its wealth management expansion across the Middle East.
15 Dec 2025
Halo and Majarra bring Sharia-compliant structured products to the UAE
Majarra aims to leverage Halo’s underlying technology to facilitate the issuance, purchasing and secondary liquidity of the products in partnership with the nation’s leading institutions.
12 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi launches financial cluster to boost financial services
Abu Dhabi has launched a financial cluster to accelerate the development of fintech, digital assets, insurance and alternative investments as part of its wider economic diversification plans.
11 Dec 2025
Barclays’ ex-structuring head surfaces in Africa-focused blockchain venture
The startup, FincTek, aims to bridge the market access in Africa while exploring structured product use cases.
11 Dec 2025
KraneShares expands Middle East access with ETFs cross-listings
The firm has cross-listed two of its funds on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.
10 Dec 2025
BBVA to expand corporate and investment banking services in Middle East
The in-principle approval paves way for Abu Dhabi branch as the bank targets sovereign wealth funds and institutional clients.
10 Dec 2025
First Abu Dhabi Bank joins initiative promoting UAE corporate board diversity
The collaboration will benefit the bank’s wealth management clients by providing access to an expanded and differentiated product selection across their portfolios.
10 Dec 2025
FAB and Amundi partner to expand investment solutions in GCC
Collaboration aims to deliver tailored asset management solutions across multiple classes as demand rises in Gulf markets.
09 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi's ADX floats FTSE index tracking local high-yield stocks
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi says index offers ‘transparent, data-driven benchmark’ for income seekers.