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US inflation at 6.2% in 2021, highest since 1990

U.S. inflation has surged to the highest levels seen since 1990 at 6.2% (Y/Y) due to factors such as higher shelter and car prices, which are both expected to continue rising as 2022 starts. The Federal Open Market Commit

Filling the gap in ESG framework: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has asked banks to help it develop an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, as per a recent article in Reuters

Economic recovery post COVID-19: How they stack up for GCC economies?

GCC economies were hit hard by the pandemic last year with the cumulative GDP of the region falling by 5% in 2020 over that of 2019.

Sovereign Sukuk: Current Status, Opportunities & Challenges

Sovereign Sukuk issuance is on the rise and the market is likely to expand

What’s fuelling appetite for Gulf bond issues?

Establishing GCC Yield Curve – More Important now than ever!

A number of GCC corporates have been active in the debt markets, especially in

GCC SWFs Asset Allocation Strategies

The GCC SWFs