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Bloomberg ING Group NV put a run of bad news behind it, with a third quarter profit that beat estimates and progress towards its cost targets. The shares jumped the most in 18 months. While net income plunged because of a 775 million-euro ($879 million) settlement for failing to monitor and prevent money laundering, the hit was less severe than …

Bloomberg Credit Suisse Group AG’s turnaround is running out of steam just as the bank enters the final stretch of its overhaul. Revenue and net income missed estimates in the third quarter, and the Global Markets business — one of the most difficult challenges of Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam’s three-year tenure — posted an unexpected loss. The bank is …

Bloomberg Italy’s Alitalia SpA attracted bids from European discounter EasyJet Plc and US giant Delta Air Lines Inc., as the government renews attempts to sell the bankrupt flag-carrier. UK-based EasyJet said in a statement that it submitted a revised expression of interest in Alitalia, while Delta also presented a proposal. Italian state railway company Ferrovie dello Stato said it also …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …