GCC
English: Gulf Cooperation Council
Definition: A political alliance and trade bloc consisting of six states of the Arabian Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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GCC Islamic fintech start-up sets foot in Egypt to offer Shariah compliant payment solutions
Tuesday, 06 Sep 2022 | Volume19.Issue36
Daily Cover StoryLosses for GCC banks with Turkish subsidiaries
Wednesday, 31 Aug 2022 | Volume19.Issue36
News BriefsGCC investment in UK real estate grows
Wednesday, 13 Jul 2022 | Volume19.Issue29
News BriefsDaman’s fixed maturity fund to invest in GCC Sukuk
Friday, 29 Apr 2022 | Volume19.Issue18
Asset ManagementGCC tech companies to receive funding support from new Islamic venture fund
Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 | Volume19.Issue13
IFN ReportsGCC
Friday, 11 Mar 2022 | Volume19.Issue11
MovesGCC’s Sukuk issuance to decline
Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 | Volume19.Issue11
News Briefs2022 outlook for GCC Islamic banks
Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022 | Volume19.Issue07
Special ReportsGCC Islamic banks’ neutral risk outlook for 2022
Friday, 07 Jan 2022 | Volume19.Issue02
IFN Correspondent ReportsA day spent virtually in the GCC
Tuesday, 04 Jan 2022 | Volume19.Issue01
ColumnNeutral outlook for GCC Islamic banks
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2021 | Volume18.Issue50
Rating UpdatesGovernance and carbon transition are main ESG challenges for GCC insurers
Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 | General
Moody's ReportsToward an efficient debt capital market in the GCC
Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 | Volume18.Issue45
FeaturesMasraf Al Rayan’s shareholders greenlight Al Khaliji merger, could become one of GCC’s largest Islamic banks
Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 | Volume18.Issue41
IFN ReportsIslamic and ethical investment demand buoys GCC optimism despite tough operating environment
Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 | Volume18.Issue38
IFN ReportsGCC fund firms expect stronger inflows as Islamic and ESG investing grows
Monday, 20 Sep 2021 | General
Moody's ReportsGIG acquires AXA’s operations in GCC
Wednesday, 08 Sep 2021 | Volume18.Issue37
Takaful NewsLeveraging Indian fintech to accelerate growth of GCC’s Islamic financial system
Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 | Volume18.Issue33
FeaturesRatings on GCC’s Takaful sector to remain stable
Friday, 30 Jul 2021 | Volume18.Issue31
Takaful NewsSoutheast Asia in the Sukuk driving seat in Q1 while GCC takes backseat
Thursday, 17 Jun 2021 | Volume18.Issue25
IFN ReportsSecond wave of M&A in GCC banking sector due to profitability crisis
Friday, 16 Apr 2021 | Volume18.Issue16
IFN Correspondent ReportsGCC’s large population of migrant workers to have digital banking access with Shariah compliant options
Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 | Volume18.Issue13
IFN ReportsCoinMENA launches in GCC
Monday, 15 Mar 2021 | Volume18.Issue11
News BriefsShariah risk and governance: Southeast Asia vs. the GCC
Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 | Volume18.Issue08
FeaturesDigital innovations pave the way for Islamic finance growth across Bahrain and the GCC
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021 | Volume18.Issue07
Special ReportsGCC Sukuk issuances increased in 2020
Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 | Volume18.Issue06
News BriefsUnity returns to the GCC
Monday, 18 Jan 2021 | Volume18.Issue03
IFN Correspondent ReportsCan the GCC debt capital markets make an impact?
Tuesday, 22 Dec 2020 | IFN Annual Guide 2021
FeaturesStable 2021 operating environment for GCC Islamic banks but asset quality and profitability pressures remain
Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 | Volume17.Issue50
IFN ReportsGIG to acquire AXA Group’s insurance businesses in GCC
Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 | Volume17.Issue48
Takaful NewsSuccessful GCC central bank digital currency pilot project lays foundation for blockchain payment ecosystem
Monday, 30 Nov 2020 | Volume17.Issue48
Daily Cover StoryCMA acts against KLMFX and GCC Group
Friday, 13 Nov 2020 | Volume17.Issue46
Asset ManagementGCC banks may see M&A wave due to economic slowdown
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 | Volume17.Issue43
IFN Correspondent ReportsSHUAA’s new fund caters to GCC corporates
Monday, 12 Oct 2020 | Volume17.Issue41
Asset ManagementGCC banks to consolidate
Wednesday, 07 Oct 2020 | Volume17.Issue41
News BriefsSovereign Securities: GCC fires up issuances; Iran withdraws Sukuk plan
Tuesday, 15 Sep 2020 | Volume17.Issue37
IFN ReportsSukuk may be perfect fit, but still relatively rarely used for infrastructure financing in the GCC, finds Fitch
Monday, 14 Sep 2020 | Volume17.Issue37
IFN ReportsSlow growth and low oil prices are key challenges for GCC asset managers
Monday, 07 Sep 2020 | General
Moody's ReportsSovereign Securities: GCC countries mull dollar Sukuk as budget deficit widens
Tuesday, 01 Sep 2020 | Volume17.Issue35
IFN ReportsGCC Islamic banks maintain stable ratings driven by strong sovereign support despite business downturn
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 | Volume17.Issue34
IFN ReportsGCC Sukuk issuances decline
Monday, 27 Jul 2020 | Volume17.Issue30
News BriefsPandemic may force GCC banks to unexpected M&A deals
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020 | Volume17.Issue27
IFN Correspondent ReportsEstablished markets of GCC and Asia power on with Sukuk deals
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 | Volume17.Issue25
IFN Correspondent ReportsNumber of Takaful operators in GCC to shrink as operators push ahead with merger plans
Monday, 08 Jun 2020 | Volume17.Issue23
IFN ReportsFAB–Bank Audi Egypt merger plans shelved as COVID-19 throws a wrench into GCC consolidation movement
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Volume17.Issue20
IFN ReportsGCC banks may see a second wave of consolidation
Thursday, 07 May 2020 | Volume17.Issue19
IFN Correspondent ReportsNew Shariah compliant tax solution for GCC market
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 | Volume17.Issue19
News BriefsGCC and Malaysia will drive growth across Shariah-compliant products in 2020
Monday, 30 Mar 2020 | General
Moody's ReportsGCC central banks cut rates
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 | Volume17.Issue11
News BriefsFormosa Sukuk could help GCC issuers, Fitch Ratings says
Wednesday, 04 Mar 2020 | Volume17.Issue10
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