By Aarthi Chandrasekaran, Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

ENBD move may see foreign ownership cap lifted

Market excited about potential share-swap to acquire Turkish lender but it will take a few years to unlock value

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Qatar’s key concern remains on funding side

QIA has to pump $55b in medium term to keep banking sector afloat

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Saudi Arabia in investment spree mode

The PIF program (2018-2020) includes 30 new initiatives, with an aim to increase the assets to $400b by 2020

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Rising opportunities in GCC equities

Saudi investors should stick with the heavy index-weights

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VAT to be productive, not disruptive to markets

The 5% VAT rate as in the UAE is the lowest rate by global standards

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Saudi fiscal numbers appear appealing

It is crucial for policymakers to keep the score board ticking to end the year satisfactorily

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Appetite for GCC bonds grows

The sovereign issuance was largely aimed at addressing fiscal challenges caused by weak oil prices

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