Financing Options in GCC

Executive Summary

What is this report about?
The report analyzes the various available options for financing in the GCC region for various stakeholders including Sovereigns, Banks, Corporates and SMEs. The change in financing options from traditional means such as bank loans to alternatives such as Private Equity, project bonds and crowdsourcing has been highlighted. The report provides a detailed analysis of the multitude of financing options that one could avail of and its associated costs and benefits.

Who will benefit and why?
The report will benefit the Financial Officers of corporates and business houses more specifically the SMEs which would be scouting for finances at a time when it's hard to come by. This report would help those concerned in understanding the various available options and the associated trade-offs.

How exhaustive is this report?
We have analyzed the various available financing options in GCC region including their costs and characteristics. The report provides a detailed outlook on the macroeconomic scenario which largely shapes the trends in regional capital markets. The report also examines the evolution and captures the trends associated with the financing choices. We have also discussed the drivers of cost for various financing options including Equity Risk Premium and key players in each segment. Our analysis is interspersed with growth drivers, key challenges and discusses policy actions to tide over the paucity of funds.