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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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Finance

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…

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Finance

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.

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Finance

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…

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Finance

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…

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Finance

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.