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you are currently viewing::Al Rajhi Capital appoints HSBC Saudi Arabia as custodian to Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETFSeptember 14, 2026-Following a selection process designed to identify a securities services provider with a strong track record of servicing Exchange Traded Funds Al Rajhi Capital appointed HSBC following a selection process designed to identify a securities services provider with a strong track record of servicing Exchange Traded Funds,a diverse global securities services network, and the ability to scale with the firm as it grows. Faris AlGhannam, Chief Executive of HSBC Saudi Arabia, said: "We're delighted to partner with an important client in the Kingdom as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF. Source: zawya.com |
3iQ Receives In-Principle Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC
October 9, 2026-3iQ Corp. ("3iQ"), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, is pleased to announce that its United Arab Emirates (UAE) based sister company 3iQ Middle East Ltd has secured In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Category 4 license from the Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE.
Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest
October 6, 2026-Bold reforms in infrastructure, skills, and policy are needed to maintain growth and turn AI’s potential into jobs.
East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is projected to grow at 4.5% in 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global headwinds.
Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy improves, but Iran war continues to weigh on growth
October 5, 2026-The kingdom's headline PMI rose to 55.3 in September, the strongest rate of improvement in 7 months
Iran war could pull Gulf capital out of global markets
September 28, 2026-- Domestic pivot' of up to $100bn
US would be hardest hit by withdrawal
SWFs face pressure to invest at home
Mideast Stocks: Gulf shares slip on regional uncertainty, shipping concerns
September 24, 2026--Saudi Arabia's benchmark index eased 0.1%
Major Gulf equity markets fell in early trade on Thursday as little progress in US-Iran diplomacy and persistent risks to Strait of Hormuz shipping unsettled investors.
