Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink as oil shock bites
The Iran–Middle East war is forcing Asian central banks to juggle inflation, growth and capital outflows as oil and the dollar surge together.
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ADNOC, Aramco exporters scramble to reroute crude via Red Sea as Gulf shipping grinds to halt
ADNOC and Aramco max out Red Sea pipelines as Iranian naval action halts 20 mbpd Gulf crude through Hormuz Strait.
Saudi Aramco halts Ras Tanura refinery after Iranian drone strike amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
Saudi Aramco suspends operations at vital Ras Tanura refinery following Iranian drone attack, as Hormuz tensions threaten global supply chains.
Abu Dhabi’s IHC to spin out Judan Financial with $237 billion in assets under management
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company plans to launch Judan Financial with $237 billion AUM, positioning it as a key pillar in the emirate’s financial diversification push.
Middle East banks recalibrate portfolios as conflict and oil volatility rattle 2026 playbook
Lenders across the Middle East are quietly reshaping loan books and risk appetites as war‑driven oil swings and global rate cut bets collide.
JPMorgan sees LatAm banking’s 2026 breakout via resources and reforms
JPMorgan flags LatAm’s banking opportunity from green transition and policy shifts.
YY Group Malaysia scales retail promoters fivefold to chase US$14 million revenue
YY Circle Malaysia grows promoters from 120 to 600, targeting $14M 2026 sales.
Sasseur REIT pivots to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia amid China retail slowdown
Sasseur REIT eyes Hong Kong, Southeast Asia for growth after turning down China asset.
DNDi-Dubai Health Forge Pioneering Neglected Diseases Research Partnership
Dubai Health signs landmark MoU with DNDi at WHX launching first regional neglected diseases collaboration.
EU Commission Ignites Banking Competitiveness Review with Targeted Consultation
European Commission launches consultation assessing EU banking competitiveness for Q3 2026 report.
