Mohamed Abdel Bary, CFA

With His Excellency, Mr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, during the National water preservation campaign inauguration. We discussed the potential of green investing and potential drawbacks of carbon market, and ways to overcome it

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When leaders embed customer-centricity into the core of their strategic vision, every decision and initiative aligns with delivering exceptional value to the customer. Ledi Lapaj, Director of Customer Experience Bank al Etihad, shared crucial insights on the customer-centricity of an organization. To learn about her tips on CX in the banking sector, check out the full episode here:- https://lnkd.in/d5EnkufH #customerexperience #cx #customercentricity #cxlesson #cxinsights

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CFI Financial Group welcomes Ahmad Khatib as Chief Business Development Officer and Ziad Melhem as Chief Marketing Officer. Hisham Mansour, Co-founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group, said, "With their full dedication, they bring unique strengths that complement our senior management, positioning us to drive CFI toward even greater achievements, and reinforce our leadership and innovation in the trading industry.” Read the article with the link below to learn more about their plans for contributing to the growth of the financial group. #News #Appointments

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📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BONDS, LOANS & SUKUK MIDDLE EAST 2024 📢    🎙️ Dr. Fawad Ishaq, Chief Treasury & Investments Officer, DOHA BANK   We are thrilled to introduce the excellent speakers we have with us for Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East 2024. Dr. Fawad Ishaq will be speaking on the following:    “How are GCC banks managing liquidity and different sources of funding?”    Join our speakers at the Middle East’s largest corporate and investment banking event; gain expert insights to better understand how market leaders are navigating the current economic backdrop and the impact it has on the Middle East’s capital markets.    Then further benefit from our networking opportunities: access 1,400+ of the Middle East's leading regional & international sovereigns, corporates, investors, banks, law firms & service providers in 1 location at 1 time.    Use code LKD500 to save £500 off your registration.    Register your place: https://lnkd.in/eBx9RQ-C Visit the website: https://lnkd.in/dbMFeNG   See you in Dubai – 4th & 5th June 2024!    #BondsLoans #Sukuk #GFCMediaGroup #DCM #ECM #DebtCapitalMarkets #EquityCapitalMarkets #PrivateCredit #FinancialMarkets #FinancialEvents #MiddleEast 

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Dive into the Middle East Youth Outlook 2024! Our survey amplifies the voices of young people from the region, showcasing their commitment to clean water, quality education, good health, and innovation. 🔗 https://pwc.to/4dI3Szl

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Saudi Central Bank Governor Emphasizes IMF's Core Mission During the #IMF Spring Meetings, Saudi Arabia stresses the importance of the International Monetary Fund adhering to its core functions and re-evaluating its policies in light of global financial risks. Central Bank Governor Ayman Al-Sayari calls for tailored policy advice and enhanced macro-financial analysis. For more information, visit Saudi Business News. Link in bio. #SaudiBusiness #SaudiNews #Vision2030 #SaudiArabia #IMF2024 #GlobalEconomy #FinancialStability #EconomicPolicy #CentralBanking #AymanAlSayari #MohammedAlJadaan #InternationalTrade #Multilateralism #FinancialSurveillance #EmergingMarkets #DevelopingEconomies

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ISLAMIC BANKING – THE NEW FRONTIER IN BANKING IN SOUTH AFRICA? In South Africa's competitive banking environment, Islamic banking emerges as a vital alternative, catering to the financial needs of a growing segment seeking ethical, sharia-compliant solutions. To secure the future commitment of Islamic banking customers, banks must offer more than just compliance with Islamic principles; they need to deliver exceptional value through personalised services, transparent communication, and innovative products that align with customers' religious and financial values. By doing so, banks can not only attract but also retain a loyal customer base, ensuring sustained growth and relevance in a diverse financial landscape. To find out more, read my opinion piece attached and explore the importance of value as a differentiator in the Islamic banking sphere in South Africa.

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Is your bank ready for the UAE Central Bank’s recent climate risk guidelines? Download our white paper to learn how to manage climate risk using NGFS scenarios and safeguard your institution from financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 -https://lnkd.in/dQXCbV_J Stay compliant, stay resilient. #ClimateRisk #SustainableFinance #BankingSolutions #RiskManagement #UAEFinance

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Fitch Ratings has noted that the recent surge in mergers and acquisitions activity among Kuwaiti banks is a positive development for the sector. In a market characterized by excess banking institutions, these consolidation efforts are seen as strategic moves to drive growth, diversify business models, and strengthen financial profiles.

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How does Profit Margin translate to EPS for Saudi Banks? AlRajhi Bank, SAB, and SNB topped Saudi Banks with the highest profit margins. Consequently, this led to them also having the highest EPS on average amongst the sector. To view the full report: http://t.ly/_kllr

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Join us to talk about governance of liquidity ......

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If FinTech builds a better future of banking rather than compete in the industry, everyone benefits. The generational shift across industries will break new frontiers for digital banking - discuss our panelists Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking, Emirates NBD, and Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Emirates NBD. #DFS2024 #DubaiFinTechSummit #FinTech #Finance #Dubai #Banking #DigitalBanking 

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Bashar Al-Natoor / بشار نواف الناطور, managing director, global head of Islamic finance at Fitch Ratings does a breakdown of the key differences between AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions) standard 62 and standard 59. Al Natoor was speaking at an event organized by The Asset Events. For more information, please go here: https://lnkd.in/gUwFtE7D #Finance #IslamicFinance #Regulation #GCC #Asean #Malaysia #TheAssetTalk

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Mashreq has successfully priced a $500 million Additional Tier 1 bond offering with a 7.125% coupon on June 3, 2024. This marks our return to the debt capital markets since 2022, achieving the largest price tightening by any UAE bank for an Additional Tier 1 issuance in the last five years. Key points: 🔹 Orderbook exceeded $2.1 billion early on. 🔹 Yield set at 7.125% with a reset margin of +270.5bps. 🔹 Global marketing efforts included a roadshow in London. 🔹 Investor allocation: 77.5% from the Middle East, 19.5% from Europe. Group CEO Ahmed Abdelal commented, “The robust investor engagement and support for this strategic transaction is gratifying. This will enable Mashreq to continue its growth plans into 2024 and beyond.” #Finance #Investment #BondMarket #Mashreq #UAE #Growth 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳 : 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴.

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#Buna's CEO, Mr. Mehdi Manaa participated in a panel discussion on G20 Roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments: Interlinking of fast payment systems as a priority action, held during European Central Bank's conference last week. He highlighted, "Buna plays a pioneering role in cross-border payments interlinking between the Arab world and Europe. Buna’s leg-in/leg-out scheme creates tangible business opportunities for the participating banks that will facilitate cross-border payment interoperability with Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS), in collaboration with the European Central Bank." Watch the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dNkEtuJt

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𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐁𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐪 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 Emirates NBD and Mashreq Bank have announced investments in NewBridge Fintech Solutions, owner of LoanBook, a next-generation platform aimed at digitizing the $5.5 trillion annual loan issuance market across EMEA. LoanBook provides a centralized marketplace for global loan opportunities and automates end-to-end workflows in syndicated loan and private credit markets, with the platform already successfully managing multi-billion primary syndication for a large regional GRE under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Mark Waters. This industry-backed initiative brings together key regional banking leaders, with Emirates NBD's Group Head of Strategy Neeraj Makin highlighting it as their first UAE-based FinTech investment. At the same time, Mashreq's Head of Wholesale Digital Banking, Amith Rajan emphasizes their commitment to digital transformation through neoVentures. The collaboration aims to address friction points in syndicated loan markets by using LoanBook's technology to modernize what has traditionally been a manual marketplace, unlocking greater liquidity and efficiency while attracting a wider investor base to the credit ecosystem. #FintechInnovation #LoanBookRevolution #DigitalBanking #EMEAFinance"

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Muna Al Gurg: Innovation in Family Governance and Business ✨ Brought to you in collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Private Banking as part of the special series, Leadership & Innovation Muna Al Gurg has been instrumental in shaping innovative approaches in her family’s firm. She fondly remembers the stories her father, and company founder, Easa Saleh Al Gurg, told her about navigating the business through Dubai’s early development period in the 70s and 80s. Those experiences helped reinforce Muna’s belief that the ability to adapt in ever-shifting commercial landscapes lies at the core of most family enterprises – especially in the MENA region, with its history of frequent and swift transformations. 💫 However, she also stresses the importance of establishing a solid governance foundation to support the critical decision-making process of current and future family business leaders. Muna credits her father’s time as a post office clerk — a position he was fiercely proud of — as a grounding influence in the family business, while also showing what can be accomplished through unwavering hard work and ambition. 🚀 🎙️📺📖 Listen to the full episode with Muna Al Gurg, Vice Chair and Director of Retail for the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, watch the highlight video and read the key takeaways: https://bit.ly/47Eev2W 👀 See more about this collaboration: https://bit.ly/3QCIy3Y #familybusiness #governance #leadership #innovation #strategy #success #legacy #uae #dubai #ambition #content #podcast #article #insights #advice

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As an expert and key opinion leader, I had the honor to comment on Mr. Obaid Alrasheed, CEO of Arab National Bank, interview with Forbes Middle East: “There are many opportunities that are being created along with the ambitious Vision 2030 plans in direct or indirect ways. For example, investing in digital transformation infrastructure, entertainment projects, events, sports, and hospitality,” says fintech expert and SME consultant, Fadi Al Awami, about the direction of investment in Saudi’s economy. https://lnkd.in/dyXsfru8

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Hear from industry leaders like Arsalan Tariq, Hamza Ali Abdulla Al Saadi, Dr Muhammad Suhail Rizwan, Salman Kabani, Sherif Elmansy, and Zarrar Mir as they discuss the rapid growth of Islamic banking and Takaful in Oman. Discover how corporate actions are driving this expansion, the impact of Gen AI on data management and risk assessment, and how climate risk is being measured in banking. Explore the challenges of liquidity management and the role of Wakalah money market tools. Join us to gain insights into the future of Islamic finance in Oman. https://lnkd.in/gEMkFkg3 #IFNOmanForum #REDmoney #IFN #IslamicBanking #Takaful #Finance #Oman

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