Alpen Capital aims to be first choice for investors
Rohit Walia, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Alpen Capital
Strategic investors are lining up to back a wave of infrastructure projects across the GCC, and the IMF cites strong external balances and rising oil prices in what it terms a “positive short-to-medium term economic outlook” for the region. Rohit Walia discusses what differentiates Alpen Capital in this overbanked market, its focus on the GCC-India business corridor, and its involvement in one of the largest transactions the UAE has seen.
Abdulrahman Al Ansari, Group CEO, First Capital Switzerland
According to the IMF, emerging economies will grow at an annual average rate of six percent in the coming years, making the GCC of particular interest to international investors. Abdulrahman Al Ansari outlines the UAE’s incentives for new businesses, First Capital of Switzerland’s role in supporting the local economy, and its Sharia-compliant window, FCS Al Islami.
July 20, 2012 Category: Banking
Sami Farhat, General Manager, Invest Bank
Invest Bank believe that the secret to its success lies in a commitment to traditional, “pure” banking. Taking a slow-and-steady approach to growth has produced uninterrupted dividends for the last 18 years. Sami Farhat outlines how Invest Bank’s values of strong customer loyalty, managing resources effectively, and being prepared for the unexpected have made it one of the top four GCC banks.
July 13, 2012 Category: Banking
Eduardo Leeman, CEO, Falcon Private Bank
With GCC leaders planning to invest $800bn in major infrastructure projects in the next few years, the region presents fantastic opportunities for entrepreneurs – and for the wealth managers who can win their trust. Falcon Private Bank is well poised to capitalise on this business growth: with a Swiss base, Abu Dhabi ownership, and a 45 year history of client-focused private banking. Eduardo Leeman discusses the importance of the MENA region to Falcon’s growth strategy, and the competitive edge that will bring it success.
July 6, 2012 Category: Banking
Mohammad Nasr Abdeen, CEO, Union National Bank
Despite a challenging global trading environment, Union National Bank has increased its consolidated profit by 11 percent over last year’s results – thanks, says Mohammad Nasr Abdeen, to good strategic planning and communications. The CEO discusses the lessons learned from the recent crisis, the bank’s recent acquisition in Egypt and its forays into China.
May 21, 2012 Category: Banking
Simon Copleston, General Counsel, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Corporate governance is still somewhat in its infancy in the UAE, but ADCB has long recognised its role fostering trust in depositors and investors. We hear about ADCB’s focus on transparency and the importance of effective structures even in profitable times.
November 29, 2010 Category: ESG
Walid Sidani, CEO, and Ahmed Idris, Deputy CEO, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
We hear how ADNIC’s plan for aggressive but sustainable growth parallels the Abu Dhabi government’s 20 year economic plan.
September 30, 2010 Category: Insurance & Pensions