A growing number of non-regional [GCC] organisations are turning to Islamic Finance, and in particular to sukuk instruments, to raise funds for their infrastructure and development projects, affirms a leading UAE-based investment banking expert. The comments from Zahid Aslam, Managing Director of Investment Banking at Dalma Capital…
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Essilor International Expands its Footprint in Europe and Latin America
Essilor International, an EssilorLuxottica subsidiary, is actively pursuing its acquisition and partnership strategy with the completion of four transactions worldwide, representing combined full-year revenue of around €48 million. Local partnerships are a key component of Essilor’s mission of “improving lives by improving sight”. Essilor further strengthens its…
Markets ‘Unmoved’ by Trump’s State of the Union
U.S. and global financial markets are unlikely to be “unmoved” by President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, affirms the CEO of the one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group which does…
Technopark Liechtenstein: Giving Start-ups Wings
Although located in the heart of Europe, Liechtenstein remains a mystery to many. Yes, it’s alpine, and yes, it’s a principality, if you know what that is. Liechtenstein is also one of the smallest countries in Europe, stretching only 24km from end to end and barely 12km…
Liechtenstein – an Excellent FinTech Location
The FMA is the independent financial market supervisory authority of Liechtenstein. We ensure the stability and credibility of the financial market, the protection of clients, and the prevention and prosecution of abuse. The FMA is also the competent authority for licensing and admission of financial service providers. The…
Safe and Sound
FL1: the full-service provider from Liechtenstein To start a new business you primarily need the right product, customers and a brilliant team. In the digital era it becomes even more important to have a reliable legal & regulatory environment, good access to financial means and investors as…