Topic: Credit Agricole

Region studying BP's assets

Jul 06, 2010

Investors in MENA may buy if firm sheds non-core assets. Read Article Region studying BP's assets

World Cup diary: North Korea screens thrashing live

Jun 22, 2010

North Korean state television aired full live coverage of the team's 7-0 loss to Portugal in what is believed to be a first for a North Korean football game taking place abroad. Read Article World Cup diary: North Korea screens thrashing live

Euro's woes give GCC countries pause for thought over single currency

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May 25, 2010

Problems in the euro zone indicate the importance of pausing to reflect on the merits and drawbacks of a full monetary union. Read Article Euro's woes give GCC countries pause for thought over single currency

Wall Street banks drawn into broader loans inquiry

May 13, 2010

Newspapers report subpoenas issued as attorney general investigates whether lenders provided misleading information. Read Article Wall Street banks drawn into broader loans inquiry

Sheikh Ahmed: A career shaping Abu Dhabi's investments

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Mar 30, 2010

As the leader of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Sheikh Ahmed oversaw steady returns for the emirate's sovereign wealth fund. Read Article Sheikh Ahmed: A career shaping Abu Dhabi's investments

Japan maintains low rates

Feb 18, 2010

The Japanese central bank has maintained its extremely low interest rates and resisted growing government pressure to take more action to fight deflation. Read Article Japan maintains low rates

Lending slowdown, provisions hit Saudi banks

Jan 10, 2010

Three Saudi banks posted fourth-quarter earnings below forecasts, hit by a slowdown in lending growth and higher provisions. Read Article Lending slowdown, provisions hit Saudi banks

Central Bank to back country's lenders

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Nov 29, 2009

The Central Bank will pump more cash into the banking system and stands behind the nation's lenders, it said in a statement on Sunday. Read Article Central Bank to back country's lenders

SWFs should invest locally to start projects, says banker

May 29, 2009

Sovereign wealth funds and family offices should take equity stakes in local companies, according to a senior Calyon banker. Read Article SWFs should invest locally to start projects, says banker

Local knowledge and global reach can be a dream team

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Oct 26, 2008

Analysts say that global firms have technology and know-how but locals have relationships. Read Article Local knowledge and global reach can be a dream team

Markets are spooked, but they are no longer running scared

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Sep 30, 2008

The uncertainty over whether the US Congress could revive the $700bn bailout for banks' toxic debt, and the subsequent Wall Street crash, casts a shadow over global stock markets. Read Article Markets are spooked, but they are no longer running scared