Middle East
-

GRIP Country Guides: Saudi Arabia
A first port of call for firms wishing to do financial services business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This guide covers regulation, compliance, and best practices.
-

War with Iran hits global pharma and medical supply chain
The on-again, off-again closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing US war with Iran, and restrictions in air travel are having an impact on global pharmaceutical and medical supply chains.
-

Backed into a corner: Why pressure on Iran is expanding its options
The conflict in the Gulf is more than a security event; it is a live stress test of risk management. Ben Todd offers six steps for organizations operating in the region.
-

Crypto wrap: Maldives’ blockchain plans, Melania memecoins, plus UK crypto rules
Latest news and developments from the world of crypto.
-

Technology key for both advisers and investors according to Avaloq report
Findings highlight opportunities and challenges abound in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
-

Biggest geopolitical risks for 2024 identified
A number of factors have combined to make this year an annus horribilis, research firm Eurasia group says.
-

Crypto update: Conflicting ETF news and Hamas funding scrutiny
ETF speculation fuels market turbulence, observers consider crypto role in Middle East conflict, Australia tightens rules and Binance stops accepting new UK customers.
-

ESG roundup: Montana, California, and global green bonds
We roundup recent environment-related compliance and legal developments.
