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Karim Al Moghraby
Karim is a finance professional specializing in capital markets, fundraising strategy, and investor communications. With a background in banking and financial analysis, he works with startups, financial institutions, and investment firms to develop compelling investor narratives, build financial models, and support capital-raising efforts. His experience spans equity and debt financing, macroeconomic research, and market intelligence, with a growing focus on fintech and digital assets. Karim also brings hands-on exposure to Web3, advising on content strategy and translating complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Articles by Karim Al Moghraby
CFI Launches DFM Stock Trading as UAE Retail Investing Expands
CFI Financial Group has launched trading access to over 40 Dubai Financial Market-listed companies, marking a significant expansion of retail investing infrastructure in the UAE.
ADX and Bloomberg Deepen Partnership as Abu Dhabi Expands Global Market Access
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Bloomberg have expanded their partnership, making ADX derivatives market data available directly through Bloomberg Terminal. This integration significantly increases visibility and accessibility of Abu Dhabi's derivatives products for global institutional inve
Mubadala Deepens Bitcoin Bet as Global Institutions Pile Into IBIT
Mubadala Investment Company has increased its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to $565.6 million as of Q1 2026, reflecting the UAE sovereign investor's strategic bet on regulated digital assets and institutional cryptocurrency infrastructure.
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The SEC Delays Prediction-Market ETFs. Here’s How They Work
The SEC has delayed the launch of prediction-market ETFs from major issuers including Bitwise and Roundhill, requesting more details on product mechanics and investor risks. These innovative ETFs aim to package binary event contracts into tradeable macro instruments.
Yields Up, Markets Down: Why the Bond Market Is Challenging the New Fed Chair
U.S. Treasury yields surged above 4.5% this week as markets test new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's approach to monetary policy. Rising yields pressured equities, particularly technology stocks, amid concerns about persistent inflation and a prolonged high-rate environment.
UAE Central Bank Support Package Crosses AED 6.2 Billion as Beneficiaries Top 65,000
The UAE Central Bank's support package has exceeded AED 6.2 billion, benefiting over 65,000 individuals, SMEs, and corporates through loan deferments and interest relief. Banking sector assets grew 2.1% during the support period, reflecting strong liquidity and financial stability.
Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps 26% as Oil Shock Offsets Export Disruptions
Saudi Aramco reported a 26% year-on-year profit surge to SAR 126 billion in Q1, driven by soaring oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz crisis that disrupted regional energy markets.
DTCC’s tokenization push signals Wall Street’s next infrastructure shift & a crypto bull run
The DTCC, which processes over $3 quadrillion in annual securities transactions, announced plans to begin limited production trading of tokenized securities in July 2026, signaling mainstream institutional adoption of blockchain technology in traditional capital markets.
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Oman Leads Arab Markets as GCC Equities Diverge in 2026
Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange has emerged as the Arab world's strongest performer in 2026, with the MSX30 index up 42.3% year-to-date, significantly outpacing larger Gulf peers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE amid widening regional market divergence.
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State Street Pushes Into Tokenized Finance with Galaxy after ETF launches in 2024
State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Digital have launched SWEEP, a tokenized private liquidity fund enabling institutional investors to move stablecoins into yield-bearing assets on blockchain infrastructure 24/7.
ADNOC Plans $55bn Project Awards as UAE Energy Policy Enters New Phase
ADNOC is preparing to award AED 200 billion ($55 billion) in new projects between 2026 and 2028, marking an acceleration in execution following the UAE's formal exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026.
Capital Group Expands into Abu Dhabi as ETF Platform Scales Globally
Global asset manager Capital Group is opening its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its $3.3 trillion AUM and actively managed ETF platform across the region.