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Hong Kong, S’pore firms to benefit from ‘business cycle’

Bloomberg More traditional companies in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to benefit from a “new business cycle” globally as their economies recover from the pandemic, according to Citigroup Inc.’s private-banking arm. Cyclical and undervalued stocks will outperform in both jurisdictions supported by fiscal stimulus, with Hong Kong probably coming out of a yearlong recession this quarter, Ken Peng, head ...

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Adnoc to host virtual roundtable of world’s leading energy firms

Abu Dhabi / WAM The world’s leading oil, gas, and petrochemical CEOs will join a virtual roundtable hosted by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) on June 16, to discuss critical issues facing the industry and share best practices on effective response to Covid-19, as oil markets continue to rebalance amid encouraging signs of economic revival. Adnoc convened this special ...

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DIB closes landmark $1 billion 5-year sukuk

Dubai / WAM Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has successfully closed a $1 billion long five-year sukuk with a profit rate of 2.95 percent per annum, which is equivalent to 245 basis points (bps) over the equivalent tenor Mid Swap Rate. In a statement by the bank on Wednesday, DIB’s $1 billion Sukuk is a landmark transaction as it is the ...

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