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The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East is a matter of great concern for many Asian economies. 06-05-2024
The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East is a matter of great concern for many Asian economies.

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It was the greatest pleasure to chair an invitation-only roundtable discussion with Olivier Blanchard at the AIM Summit this week in London 03-05-2024
It was the greatest pleasure to chair an invitation-only roundtable discussion with Olivier Blanchard at the AIM Summit this week in London

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It will be fascinating to chair the invitation-only private roundtable with the renowned economist Olivier Blanchard at the AIM Summit in London at the end of this month 26-04-2024
It will be fascinating to chair the invitation-only private roundtable with the renowned economist Olivier Blanchard at the AIM Summit in London at the end of this month

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LEAP 2024, the four-day technology conference and exhibition dubbed โ€œDigital Davosโ€, took place last week just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 12-03-2024
LEAP 2024, the four-day technology conference and exhibition dubbed โ€œDigital Davosโ€, took place last week just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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As the starting date of the LEAP conference in Riyadh next week draws closer, it is clear that one topic, namely artificial intelligence, will have an overriding importance in our discussions. 06-03-2024
As the starting date of the LEAP conference in Riyadh next week draws closer, it is clear that one topic, namely artificial intelligence, will have an overriding importance in our discussions.

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We had a vigorous discussion on the sidelines of the MASIC conference last week in Riyadh around concerns currently surrounding shadow banking. 21-02-2024
We had a vigorous discussion on the sidelines of the MASIC conference last week in Riyadh around concerns currently surrounding shadow banking.

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I look forward to participating in LEAP 2024, the world 21-02-2024
I look forward to participating in LEAP 2024, the world's most-attended tech event, taking place from 4-7 March in Riyadh. Co-organised by MCIT, SAFCSP and Tahaluf, LEAP will bring together 172,000+ global attendees to journey Into New Worlds of technolog

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As of January 1, 2024, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have officially joined the BRICS bloc. 13-02-2024
As of January 1, 2024, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have officially joined the BRICS bloc.

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It was exciting to attend the 2024 edition of the invitation-only MASIC Annual Investment Forum in Riyadh. 13-02-2024
It was exciting to attend the 2024 edition of the invitation-only MASIC Annual Investment Forum in Riyadh.

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It is exciting to be speaking at hashtag#LEAP24 โ€“ the worldโ€™s largest tech event taking place from 4-7 March 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 11-01-2024
It is exciting to be speaking at hashtag#LEAP24 โ€“ the worldโ€™s largest tech event taking place from 4-7 March 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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It was a pleasure to speak with Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) about the progress of present business discussions between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. 11-01-2024
It was a pleasure to speak with Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) about the progress of present business discussions between Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

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In a watershed moment, US SEC finally approved spot bitcoin ETFs for trading last week. 10-01-2024
In a watershed moment, US SEC finally approved spot bitcoin ETFs for trading last week.

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I recently had some very interesting conversations with a number of family offices in Bangkok about their longer-term goals. I noticed a shared interest in forging connections with the GCC, with many mentioning the attraction of Dubai as a location. 10-01-2024
I recently had some very interesting conversations with a number of family offices in Bangkok about their longer-term goals. I noticed a shared interest in forging connections with the GCC, with many mentioning the attraction of Dubai as a location.

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Emerging markets are once again capturing the attention of investors, thanks to slowing US inflation and falling yields. 08-01-2024
Emerging markets are once again capturing the attention of investors, thanks to slowing US inflation and falling yields.

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It was a pleasure to be part of the discussions around the formation of the Thai International Capital Market and Fund Association (TIFA). 07-01-2024
It was a pleasure to be part of the discussions around the formation of the Thai International Capital Market and Fund Association (TIFA).

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The 60/40 Portfolio: Rising from the Ashes 07-01-2024
The 60/40 Portfolio: Rising from the Ashes

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It was truly inspiring to hear that Dr. Mohamed El-Erian has been awarded in the economics category of the Great Arab Minds awards, a fitting recognition for his โ€œexceptional contributions to the field of economics and his perceptive analysis of changes i 06-01-2024
It was truly inspiring to hear that Dr. Mohamed El-Erian has been awarded in the economics category of the Great Arab Minds awards, a fitting recognition for his โ€œexceptional contributions to the field of economics and his perceptive analysis of changes i

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In a major milestone, BRICS members China and Saudi Arabia have reinforced the de-dollarisation process by signing, last week, a three-year, $7 billion currency swap deal. 04-01-2024
In a major milestone, BRICS members China and Saudi Arabia have reinforced the de-dollarisation process by signing, last week, a three-year, $7 billion currency swap deal.

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Financing the necessary steps to tackle climate change challenges is one of the most pressing issues of our time. 04-01-2024
Financing the necessary steps to tackle climate change challenges is one of the most pressing issues of our time.

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It was exciting to moderate a most insightful panel discussion last week on the current trends in the digital finance ecosystem. 03-01-2024
It was exciting to moderate a most insightful panel discussion last week on the current trends in the digital finance ecosystem.

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I am deeply honoured to share my recent appointment as a Senior Advisor to both the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Foundation (Ashanti Kingโ€™s Foundation) and the Ashanti Investment Trust (AIT). 02-01-2024
I am deeply honoured to share my recent appointment as a Senior Advisor to both the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Foundation (Ashanti Kingโ€™s Foundation) and the Ashanti Investment Trust (AIT).

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Huge congratulations to Dalma Capital on launching "Fund-Intro"! 02-01-2024
Huge congratulations to Dalma Capital on launching "Fund-Intro"!

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Exploring Economic Cooperation: Insights from Liechtenstein 10-03-2023
Exploring Economic Cooperation: Insights from Liechtenstein

It was a real pleasure to be in Liechtenstein last month. We had the opportunity to discuss some of the current economic and social issues in Ghana when I introduced HRH Prince Oheneba Yaw Otchere of Ashanti to HSH Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liech...View More ๐Ÿš€

My Reunion with His Excellency John Kufuor, Former President of Ghana 10-03-2023
My Reunion with His Excellency John Kufuor, Former President of Ghana

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a dear friend and remarkable leader, His Excellency John Kufuor, former President of Ghana. Our paths first crossed many years ago when we were both undergraduate students at the University of O...View More ๐Ÿš€

David Gibson Moore discussion with HE Pongpol Adireksarn in Bangkok 10-03-2023
David Gibson Moore discussion with HE Pongpol Adireksarn in Bangkok

The global food industry currently is at a precarious juncture. Major challenges such as regional instability, global conflicts, water scarcity and climate change need to be addressed. GCC countries have up to now been able to employ substantial economic ...View More ๐Ÿš€

David Gibson Moore at the 360 Academy Bangkok 10-03-2023
David Gibson Moore at the 360 Academy Bangkok

What are the investment services and methodologies available to family offices and institutional investors in order to maintain and enhance wealth in the current challenging investment environment? The 360 Academy is the first body to focus on these very ...View More ๐Ÿš€

National Innovation Agency in Thailand 10-03-2023
National Innovation Agency in Thailand

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has been appointed by the Thai government to be the principal agent for innovation in the economy. Its role is to facilitate the support of start-ups in different sectors to drive the development of the new Thai econom...View More ๐Ÿš€

Mohamed El-Erian at the London AIM Summit 10-03-2023
Mohamed El-Erian at the London AIM Summit

The AIM London Edition was held on May 16/17, 2022, convening industry experts, market movers and global thought leaders. The conference included in-depth panel discussions, keynotes and fireside chats covering the latest trends, opportunities and develop...View More ๐Ÿš€

Investment Challenges Today 10-03-2023
Investment Challenges Today

The current investment landscape is a truly challenging place. Rising interest rates and inflation as well as continuing economic uncertainty arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the persistent pandemic have given rise to extreme market volati...View More ๐Ÿš€

Donโ€™t be an Emotional Investor 10-03-2023
Donโ€™t be an Emotional Investor

In this video, David Gibson Moore, Former Chairman of J.P. Morgan, explains why itโ€™s critical to control your emotions when it comes to investing....View More ๐Ÿš€

Why Saudi Aramcoโ€™s IPO will redefine the kingdom 10-03-2023
Why Saudi Aramcoโ€™s IPO will redefine the kingdom

Opinion piece with Khaleej Times โ€“ February 26, 2017 โ€“ By Matein Khalid The Saudi Aramco IPO is designed to lessen the kingdomโ€™s dependence on black gold and kick-start the Saudi capital markets. (Reuters) Only NYSE can give liquidity to the worldโ€™s large...View More ๐Ÿš€

The Role of Philanthropy Today 10-03-2023
The Role of Philanthropy Today

Monique Villa (CEO of Thomson Reuters Foundation and Founder of TrustLaw and Trust Women), Clare Woodcraft-Scott (CEO of Emirates Foundation) and Tamer Makary (Executive Director of the Magrabi Foundation) discuss โ€˜The Role of Philanthropy in todayโ€™s rapi...View More ๐Ÿš€

Interview with The Bahrain Banker 10-03-2023
Interview with The Bahrain Banker

Interview with The Bahrain Banker Magazine โ€“ Winter 2012 โ€“ Download Interview in PDF Format We have the great advantage that we can think in terms of generations and we do not have to consider optimising short-term profits David Gibson-Moore is Chief Repr...View More ๐Ÿš€

Banking on an Active Mind 10-03-2023
Banking on an Active Mind

Interview with Bahrain This Month Magazine โ€“ August 2010 โ€“ By Paul Balles The highly-charged technical language of banking and finance take a professional like David Gibson-Moore to make his industryโ€™s goals clear and achievable. Inspired by his bosses ov...View More ๐Ÿš€

Feature on BMB Group in Euromoney Magazine 10-03-2023
Feature on BMB Group in Euromoney Magazine

Feature in Euromoney Magazine on its 40th anniversary special โ€“ June 11, 2009 Download Article in PDF Format A bridge between Asia and the Middle East. BMB GROUP IS one of the worldโ€™s most exclusive financial institutions. Its growing numbers of investors...View More ๐Ÿš€