1. Deconstructing The Syrian Banking System

    ...nk of Syria website.** Downloaded from UK Government website, updated to 5 June 2013*** In 2011, Banque Saudi Fransi announced its intention to sell its stake but at the end of 2012, no sale had taken place. Banque Saudi Fransi is 31% owned by Credit Agricole.   Syrian Banks’ Exposure To Key Fo...

    Volume: 56
    Issue: 33
    Published at Fri, 16 Aug 2013
  2. Fiscal Break-Even Prices Revisited: What More Could They Tell Us About OPEC Policy Intent?

    ...vernments’ fiscal take, discount factor and long term population dynamics. They are calibrated as summarized in Table 1 and briefly expounded upon below.   Table 1: Basic Assumptions For OPEC Revenue Simulations Reference Date: 2011 Assumptions Re...

    Volume: 55
    Issue: 33
    Published at Mon, 13 Aug 2012
  3. Economic Development Of The MENA Petroleum Producing Countries

    ...oduction, but will definitely peak and start to decline in 10-20 years. In 2011, the oil and gas revenues in the MENA region will be close to $1 trillion. While $100bn, just 10%, will be spent on petroleum industry projects, the remaining $900bn will fund the fiscal budgets of the producing countries. If...

    Volume: 54
    Issue: 33
    Published at Mon, 15 Aug 2011