Richard Ferraris

@ProfCasperelli

MEA-focused editor for S&P Global’s . Former , . Tweets reflect interests. Opinions are mine. -0-

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Joined August 2013
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  1. Dec 11

    - gotta love London

    It is election season. The world is busy and rubbish. But it is also Christmas.…
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    Dec 11

    's stock rose 10% on its debut on the , 's ambitious stock exchange that is set to play a key role as the country pushes forward with its economic reforms. reports:

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  3. Dec 3

    on the impact the will have on the Saudi stock exchange, or . Fantastic piece by .

    While the is a key part of 's reforms, the exchange on which its shares will be listed is a relatively overlooked yet vital component of the Kingdom's ambitions to transform its economy. …
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    Nov 28

    Many banks committed to reducing their exposure to the fossil fuel industry are involved in the , the world's largest carbon and methane emitter, accounting for 4.38% of total emissions from 1965 to 2017. reports:

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  5. Nov 26

    Great insights from Hicham Safieddine on , and how the relative ‘dislocation’ of the central bank vs power of the banks helped create some of the conditions for the current crisis.

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  6. Nov 22

    South Africa’s outlook changed to negative from stable. Not unexpected but also not good news for SA from

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  7. Nov 22

    "Reviving dinosaurs will be as big a scientific achievement as splitting the atom, or 30-second microwave rice." - Lego Jurassic Park delivers.

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    Nov 15

    Last pic. Dubai is what would happen if Beverly Hills and Las Vegas had a baby.

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  9. Nov 7

    bank earnings snapshot:

    The 's four largest banks posted a combined 34% year-over-year increase in third-quarter net income, with Bank leading the way.
  10. Nov 5

    It looks like an IKEA store

  11. Nov 2

    This means so much for us but I wish South Africa had more to cheer about than rugby. But for now, we celebrate.

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    Champions lift in slow mo. Congratulations !
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  12. Oct 28

    'Davos in the desert' kicks off tomorrow:

    Numerous US and European bank execs withdrew from 's 'Davos in the desert' in 2018. But a year after the murder of Jamal , these are the CEOs who will attend the . and …
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    Oct 21

    's government has agreed on a package of reforms to address the country's "economic emergency" and widespread protests. And hereis why domestic banks are feeling the pain: (AP Photo)

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  15. Oct 21

    First big European bank is set to report Q3 results tomorrow.

    earnings preview: Wealth management profits seen down, high hopes for new co-chief Khan. 's curtain raiser is here:
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  16. Oct 18

    My old neighbourhood. Stay safe, friends.

    Las barricadas en Barcelona llegan a paseo de Gràcia y Gran Via tras dispersarse Urquinaona
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  17. Oct 18

    Democracy may not exist and we’ll miss it when it’s gone - in conversation with at the

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  18. Oct 16

    Great thread about that letter

    I am a historian of US foreign policy. I have read many, many letters from US Presidents to foreign leaders, and I have never read a letter from the US President so unhinged, so threatening, so bizarre, so completely lacking in basic etiquette. Trump is deeply, deeply unwell. …
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    Oct 14

    As bad loans mount, banks brace for property crunch. Just how bad can it get? reports:

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    Oct 14

    Nigeria's biggest banks could be worst-hit by another loan-to-deposit hike.

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  21. Oct 11

    S&P Global's is hiring for several roles in London: - News Desk Manager: EMEA financials - Industry Editor: Healthcare - Industry Editor: Metals & Mining - Copy Editor

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  22. Oct 10

    Stable outlook for banks but risks include political shocks, exposure

  23. Oct 8

    kicks off bank earnings tmr. A few lines to watch from : - Asset quality as Qatari banks have highest ratio of underperforming loans in the region - QNB's NIM: it posted 6.3% YOY NIM growth in Q2 - Performance of QNB's Turkish subsidiary

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    Oct 3

    Higher capital requirements mean now has fewer banks. But analysts are not convinced that recent banking sector reforms will guarantee future resilience. reports:

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  25. Sep 27

    I've just given to Goes Pink for CRUK's page.

  26. Sep 27

    One is a conniving evil monster on the dark side and the other is Lord Snoke etc etc

    Am I the only one that thinks Dominic Cummings looks a bit like Lord Snoke?
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  27. Sep 27

    Also, spellcheck suggests changing 'hominem' to 'Eminem'. Which says a lot about the state of the world!

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  28. Sep 27

    This example could've been used as a way into exploring: * How journalists need to be held to a higher standard in a post-truth world * How mental illness can affect people's livelihood, and whether we are as a society are equipped to handle it

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  29. Sep 27

    I'm not convinced this story is in the public interest as it impugns Joseph's journalistic integrity by conflating it with her personal issues. It is just too ad hominem to be of value.

    In Johannesburg, the worlds of journalism and civil society are tight-knit. Gossip moves quickly between the two spheres, and disappears just as quickly. But in recent years there has been one bit of gossip that has refused to go away.
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  30. Sep 27

    Nice insight into the relative agility of decision-making among Gulf states: "When Abu Dhabi told Riyadh it wanted to pull out of the port city of Mocha on Yemen’s western coast in early 2019, the Emiratis had to wait six months for the Saudis to be ready to fill the gap."

    The civil war in Yemen has led to a split in the previously strong Saudi-UAE alliance. In this week's , explores how and why this partnership fell apart: …
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  31. Sep 26

    Same PM whose decision to prorogue parliament left a domestic abuse bill blowing in the wind. This gov is not serious about contending with serious issues.

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    An MP makes an emotional plea to tone down the language - citing death of her friend Jo Cox. The prime minister responds saying “humbug”.
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    Sep 23

    Future consolidation in the banking sector will be more challenging and more expansive, and could result in a broader set of cross-country or cross-emirate combinations.

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    Sep 22

    Aramco is telling contractors to spare no expense getting facilities in working order after missile attacks on its largest oil-processing facilities

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  34. Sep 20

    Autumnal evenings in London

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  35. Sep 18

    Some good news from South Africa. The big 4 banks are ticking along nicely even though they're operating in a challenging economic environment.

    South African banks are 'attractive investments' despite sovereign credit risks. reports:
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  36. Sep 17

    Beautiful!

    You don't scrub up too bad tonight, Lewisham
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  37. Sep 17

    Indian migrants and expats remitted $80 billion to India from the UAE in 2018, according to the World Bank. This is a massive market that is dominated by banks and exchange houses. Massive opportunities for fintech in this space.

    Now Money offers alternative for Gulf’s unbanked expats
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    Sep 16

    Amid blockade, 's banks face new regulations that may expose vulnerabilities. reports:

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  39. Sep 16

    So impressive: 43-year-old hits run-a-ball double century. We all still have time.

    👏👏👏 | surpasses his previous best score of 208 against Glamorgan in 2005 He has also scored the highest individual total ever…
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  40. Sep 12

    Quick analysis of the numbers in the potential LSE/HKEX deal.

    A potential merger of the Hong Kong-London Stock Exchange groups could create a global powerhouse — if it gets past political opposition and investor skepticism