Banking reform

18 articles

Opinion

Saudi Arabia unveils record quarterly profits

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

Karim Haddad·15 August 2026·2 min read

Technology

Beirut reports a $2 billion bond sale

The programme includes technical assistance from the World Bank and a monitoring framework agreed with donors.

Rania Khalil·14 August 2026·1 min read

Economy

Beirut reopens a five-year reform plan

Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.

Omar Fakhoury·14 August 2026·2 min read

Markets

Regional banks signals tighter lending rules

Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.

Karim Haddad·14 August 2026·1 min read

Companies

Egypt unveils a digital banking push

Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.

Maya Abou Jaoude·14 August 2026·1 min read

Banking

Lebanon reopens a rebound in tourism

Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

Ziad Chehab·14 August 2026·2 min read