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Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talking to AME info

Emirates NBD - Global economic review 2011

A more certain Europe is the necessary economic requirement for 2012" says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD. The final review of 2011 looks at the key global events of the past 12 months and how they have shaped the economic environment and - in particular - the effect on private investments. Starting with the Arab Spring and moving through the year, ending with America looking more positive and Britain in isolation after the 'treaty veto' by Prime Minister David Cameron.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 03 - 2012 at 12:42 | Duration: 6:58

Mastercard offers Smart Data and other business tools

Numerous business tools to assist corporate clients with their expense accounting through to control in purchasing are offered by Mastercard. Alfred Dagher, VP, Corporate Payment Solutions, MEA, Mastercard Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the various business tools, such as 'In Control' and 'Smart Data', along with the benefits they offer.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 28 - 2011 at 10:36 | Duration: 5:52
Dr Naaser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC talks to AME Info.com

Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC: the globalization of the Redback

The strength of the Chinese economy could see the Yuan becoming an international currency by 2015, according to Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC. At the 'Developments along the New Silk Road' conference he spoke with Phil Blizzard about the necessary steps China will need to take for international acceptance of the redback and the role which would be played by the DIFC. He also talks about the broader issue of Chinese trade and the establishment of new trade routes.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 06 - 2011 at 16:46 | Duration: 6:11
Phil Blizzard talks to Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD

Private investors should hold onto cash for future invstment opportunities

Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD provides an overview on the economic health of key regions across the globe - from the 'Thanksgiving Season' in America to technocratic Europe and the slowing down of Asia. He talks with Phil Blizzard about the strong UAE sectors of hospitality and aviation and the course of action for private investors in the region.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 30 - 2011 at 13:12 | Duration: 5:00

Mastercard offers back office solutions to SMEs

Alfred Dagher, VP, Corporate Payment Solutions, MEA, Mastercard Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about various business tools offered to SMEs who take advantage of the SME Mastercard. These tools include Smart Data Gen2 which enable SMEs to automatically create a report of expenses occurred when paid for by using the card.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 27 - 2011 at 14:02 | Duration: 3:12
Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talking with Phil Blizzard

Impact of Euro zone issues on UAE private investors

In this interview with Phil Blizzard the focus is very much the Euro zones as Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD provides an overview on the economic health of key regions across the globe. He also talks about market conditions for private investors in the UAE.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 24 - 2011 at 12:44 | Duration: 5:54

Emirates NBD and the six pillars of Priority Banking pt 2

The keys aspects of priority banking for the mass affluent customer sector is alluded to by Frederic De Melker, Head of Priority Banking, Emirates NBD in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the MEED Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 06 - 2011 at 09:28 | Duration: 5:47

Emirates NBD and the six pillars of Priority Banking pt 1

The Middle East Retail Banking 2011 conference held in Dubai and organised by MEED assembled a panel of top class speakers talking on the trends and activities in the retail banking industry. In this interview Phil Blizzard talks to Frederic De Melker, Head of Priority Banking, Emirates NBD about the mass affluent customer proposition.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 05 - 2011 at 11:16 | Duration: 5:20
Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD in this market review with AME INfo's Phil Blizzard.

Caution is the advice from Emirates NBD for UAE Investors

With turbulent waters in the American and European banking sectors, the possibility of a Greek default, and with gold in the $1,800 zone investors should move with caution says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD in this market review with Phil Blizzard.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 18 - 2011 at 12:41 | Duration: 6:42
Jeffrey Rhodes, Global Head of Precious Metals & CEO, INTL Commodities, Dubai

The 'Khalifa' gold bullion coin good for the UAE

The impact of the 'Khalifa' gold bullion coin becoming legal tender in the UAE and across the Middle East is discussed down on the commodities trading floor Jeffrey Rhodes, Global Head of Precious Metals & CEO, INTL Commodities, Dubai. First he also talks to Phil Blizzard about the production of gold at this record breaking time and the value of other precious metals including silver and platinum.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 06 - 2011 at 14:40 | Duration: 5:10

Factors driving gold to record highs explained by Dubai metals expert

With the price of gold going beyond US$1800/- per ounce Phil Blizzard talks to Jeffrey Rhodes, Global Head of Precious Metals & CEO, INTL Commodities, Dubai about what is driving the value of gold to such a high price, the impact on both private and institutional investors, along with Treasury Funds.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 21 - 2011 at 14:03 | Duration: 8:28
Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talks to AME Info

UAE investor market impacted by US events says Emirates NBD

A downgrade of the US credit ratings from AAA to AA+, along with uncertain fiscal policies on both sides of the Atlantic and the value of gold tipping the US$1800 mark are creating very challenging times for the UAE private investor says Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD in this review of the market with Phil Blizzard.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 15 - 2011 at 09:59 | Duration: 6:16
Simon Frith, MD, Al-Futtaim Motors talks to AME Info

Toyota looks at Ramadan to reach targets

Innovative marketing for the Toyota brand during the month of Ramadan by Al Futtaim Motors, Dubai has been implemented to boost sales following the devastating Tsunami which slowed production earlier this year. Phil Blizzard talks to Simon Frith, MD, Al-Futtaim Motors about the brand's activities during the Holy Month and the implementation of a low deposit scheme, aimed at driving more sales.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 08 - 2011 at 15:22 | Duration: 5:30

Impact of Euro Zone and US economy woes on UAE private investment

A round up of the key issues affecting the private investment market in the Middle East is provided by Gary Dugan, Chief Investment Officer, Private Banking, Emirates NBD. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he talks about the impact of the Euro Zone and US economic issues, the high value of gold and also the commodities market.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 28 - 2011 at 14:25 | Duration: 4:49
John Brash talks to AME Info

Social Media; a way forward for brand recognition.

Social media is an effective device to convey messages for many companies worldwide in order to bolster business. John Brash, Chief Executive & Founder, Brash Brand talks to Phil Blizzard on the importance of social media to companies in the UAE and discusses steps on how to become a super brand.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 24 - 2011 at 16:33 | Duration: 2:41