Top bankers see another tough year for GCC
2010-02-08 00:16:45

Top regional executives have predicted another tough year for regional capital markets as they gathered in Dubai today to discuss the financial climate at a Thomson Reuters Middle East Investment Banking Leaders Roundtable.

source: Trade Arabia

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