
Banks flag portfolio shifts as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty
The recent escalation involving the US, Israel and Iran has added a significant geopolitical risk premium to financial markets,

The recent escalation involving the US, Israel and Iran has added a significant geopolitical risk premium to financial markets,

Several major companies across different sectors in the UAE said on Wednesday that their operations remain uninterrupted and their

Equity markets in the United Arab Emirates ended lower on Wednesday after trading resumed following a two-day suspension triggered

Hong Kong’s mortgage market began showing signs of recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the number of

Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged lower again in February amid softer operating conditions, extending a decline that

Banks and financial institutions across the GCC face heightened risks of capital outflows as the ongoing Iran conflict strains

Malaysia’s overall loan growth eased to 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) in January 2026, slightly below the 4.8% YoY expansion recorded

Stablecoin payments reached an annualised $390b as of December 2025, more than doubling from 2024, according to McKinsey &

Companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected to maintain stable credit profiles in 2026 despite ongoing uncertainties, according

Fintech funding and deal activity in Asia Pacific diverged from global trends in 2025, declining even as worldwide fintech