VOL. XLIV

No 45

5-November-2001

REGIONAL BANKING

Gulf Banks Still Bullish Where Internationals SeeMuch Greater Market Uncertainty

Gulf financiers and GCC government officials continue to insist that inthe main, the regions financial markets are conducting business as usual,even though some of their international counterparts are still showing adistinct reluctance to jump back into large-scale transactions. The vigor ofSaudi officials at a recent investment promotion conference was indicative of...