Saudi Fintech Is More Than a Payments Story
Payments attract attention, but the Saudi Central Bank groups financing, insurance and open banking into the same fintech picture. That wider view changes how…
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Gulf Banks: Strong Buffers Do Not End the Funding Question
The IMF found GCC banks generally well-capitalised and profitable in its December 2025 assessment. Funding mix still deserves attention, particularly where credit demand is…
How to Read PIF’s Performance Without Mixing Its Mandates
PIF reports financial performance alongside domestic economic impact. Reading those measures separately produces a clearer picture than treating them as one return figure.
Saudi Debt Markets Need More Than an Issuance Headline
Saudi Exchange's 2025 report separates issuance size, trading value and trade count. The distinction explains why market depth cannot be read from one large…
Islamic Finance’s Next Test Is Market Depth
The IFSB reported strong global asset growth in 2024, while warning about structural limits in sukuk markets. Growth and resilience need to be read…
The Future of Sustainable Investment Across the Gulf
Sustainable investment in the Gulf is moving from pledges to projects. What matters now is measurement, patience and local ownership.