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KEY THEMES & INVESTMENT TAKEAWAYS Full Report: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-global-outlook-2026.pdf Report in Charts: https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-global-outlook-in-charts.pdf Stay pro-risk — favour equities over traditional safe havensBlackRock maintains a pro-risk stance, expecting equities...

HSBC have promoted Mehdi Benabdallah and Fayez Mazhar Khan to Managing Director, Co-Heads of Mergers and Acquisitions, MENAT. Medhi, who is based in Riyadh, joined...

Key Themes Report: https://am.gs.com/cms-assets/gsam-app/documents/insights/en/2025/Investment-Outlook-2026.pdf?view=true Stay Active and Disciplined in Portfolio ManagementActively managing portfolios — rather than passive benchmarks — is key to navigating the complex...

Key Themes Report: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/financial-services/financial-services-industry-outlooks/banking-industry-outlook.html Macroeconomic Environment is Mixed and Requires BalanceBanks enter 2026 with stronger capital positions, but face macro headwinds including persistent inflation, slowing consumer...

Zurich Middle East Life has announced what Walter Jopp will be rejoining the business as Chief Executive Officer, four and a half years after...

KEY THEMES Full Report: https://www.aihr.com/resources/AIHR_HR_Priorities_2026_Report.pdf HR must co-lead AI transformation, not support itHR is expected to act as a strategic partner alongside business and IT, shaping...

HSBC marked 20 years of doing business in Kuwait and announced the appointment of Ahmed Al Murad as Country Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Samer...

KEY THEMES & INVESTMENT TAKEAWAYS Article: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/media/display-page-ndp/en-20251120-year-ahead-2026.html Invest in transformational innovation: AI and technology have been key drivers of global equity markets and should fuel further gains...

BNY announced that Alaa AlMashhadi has been appointed as Managing Director and BNY Saudi Arabia Country Manager, effective immediately. He has also been appointed...

Emirates NBD has rejigged its senior management, naming a new wealth management head. Rael Al Jaser has taken on the new role, according to his...