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Anthony Sassine
Anthony Sassine is a Nukoud co-founder and CEO. Anthony runs the Editorial process at Nukoud working closely with writers and contributors. He is a financial markets expert and contributor specializing in ETFs and asset management for more than 25 years at leading investment institutions in the US and the GCC.
Articles by Anthony Sassine
Building Kuwait’s ETF Ecosystem: Liquidity, Market Making and the Next Stage of Growth
Following Kuwait's 2026 ETF regulatory framework launch, industry leaders discuss the infrastructure needed to build a functioning local ETF market, covering creation/redemption mechanics, market making, liquidity, and opportunities for Shariah-compliant and active products.
MSCI Rebalance Could Reshape UAE Trading on Monday
UAE equity markets face a significant rebalance on August 31 as MSCI adds Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) to the UAE Standard Index, with estimated passive inflows around $340 million.
ADX Becomes First MENA Exchange to Offer AI-Powered Real-Time Market Data Access
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has launched AI-powered real-time market data access through ChatGPT and Claude, becoming the first MENA exchange to offer this capability. Investors can now query live prices in natural language without specialist terminals or complex API setups.
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IBIT vs. IB1T: What's the Difference Between BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and Bitcoin Shariah ETP?
BlackRock offers two distinct Bitcoin products for different investor needs: IBIT for traditional investors and IB1T for those seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to cryptocurrency.
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AI Crash in July? Investors Rotate from High-Flying AI to Software Leaders
In July, investors rotated away from capital-intensive AI infrastructure companies toward profitable software businesses successfully monetizing artificial intelligence, challenging headlines of an AI crash.
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GCCDIV: Lunate's GCC Shariah Dividend ETF Yielding 6%+
Join CEO Anthony Sassine and Sherif Salem from Lunate to explore the GCC's first multi-market Shariah dividend ETF offering 6.2% expected yield, ETF construction, and Islamic investment strategies.
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How ADX Cross-Listed ETFs Compare with Their NYSE Listings?
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange launched cross-listed ETFs in December 2025, allowing GCC investors to trade globally recognized funds like KWEB and KRBN in local currency during market hours.
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A Guide to ADX Cross-Listed ETFs from the US versus Locally Listed ETFs
Cross-listing is about access rather than compromise.
Lunate Rebrands Entire ETF Platform, Marking the End of the Chimera ETF Brand
All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026
The Great China Divide: Why China's Onshore and Offshore Stock Markets Are Telling Two Very Different Stories
China is often viewed as a single investment destination.
Egyptian Pound Rallies as Oil Shock Fears Fade
The Egyptian pound has strengthened 4% since Friday following the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with lower oil prices improving Egypt's external position. The EGX 30 Index ETF offers investors a way to track Egypt's improving equities market amid currency stabilization.
Central Banks’ Gold Survey Reveals Why Gold Demand Could Stay Strong
The World Gold Council's 2026 Central Bank Gold Survey reveals that central banks remain strongly committed to gold buying, with record participation highlighting gold's role as a reserve asset amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.