Bank of London and The Middle East @BLMEplc
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The global Islamic finance market is projected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. Read more here: ow.ly/tzvj50WYb4F
Demand for prime office space is outpacing construction in regional cities across the UK, according to The Times. Many large firms downsized their office space during the pandemic and now wantto move back into larger offices. Read the full story here: ow.ly/MZY650WYaTy
Middle East investors are increasingly targeting the UK industrial and logistics sector due to strong growth prospects, according to research from Knight Frank. Find out more here: spearswms.com/wealth/why-mid…
The UK continues to be the leading Western hub for Islamic finance, according to Fitch ratings. The London Stock Exchanges remains the largest venue for hard-currency sukuk, making up over 40% of the global share as of H1 2025. Find more details here: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-news/uk-l…
Estates Gazette reports on the news that Canary Wharf is celebrating its best leasing year for over a decade. Recent signings include HSBC’s decision to take 210,000 square ft at 40 Bank Street, Find out more here: ow.ly/cTyt50WIXP7
S&P Global Market Intelligence report that GCC banks remain optimistic about loan growth in 2025, largely due to favourable interest rates. Read more below: ow.ly/SFji50WIXEr
CoStar reports that investment across the UK and European commercial real estate markets has been significantly boosted by increased interest from foreign investors. Read the full report here: ow.ly/vEil50WIhiH
We've launched our fourth report looking at GCC investor sentiment towards the UK’s commercial real estate market. We estimate that GCC investment into UK commercial property is projected to reach £3.4 billion by the end of 2026. Check out more below ⬇️
We've launched our fourth report looking at GCC investor sentiment towards the UK’s commercial real estate market. We estimate that GCC investment into UK commercial property is projected to reach £3.4 billion by the end of 2026. Check out more below ⬇️
CoStar reports on a new JLL study highlighting how UK financial services firms are increasingly relocating operations outside London, boosting demand for office space in regional cities. Find out more here: ow.ly/X6Qh50WpPK4
ZAWYA reports that, according to S&P Global, foreign currency-denominated sukuk could reach $70–$80 billion in 2025, driven by Gulf issuers and expected US rate cuts. Check out the full article here:ow.ly/EZut50WpPHW
Build-to-rent developments will eventually provide thirty percent of all homes within the Private Rented Sector (PRS), according to Savills. Check out the full report here: ow.ly/jXRr50Wmcmc
Last week, we celebrated BLME’s 18th birthday with some incredible cakes from Luminary Bakery. A great opportunity to get together with colleagues and reflect on the last 18 years – here’s to the next 18!
Nomo has published its first ever quarterly Property Pulse, which looks at the levels of demand from GCC countries for UK residential properties. The report finds that the UAE accounted for 58% of GCC searches for UK residential property in Q1 2025: ow.ly/mOhl50Wm97A
CoStar reports on new research from Rapleys which has labelled Alternatives as the “go-to” investment for 2025. Check out the full article here: ow.ly/r6IM50WiWcq
Islamic Finance News reports on a series of key appointments within BLME’s Treasury team. Ayman Sleiman has been named Head of Treasury following the retirement of Mark Lynch, who served nearly 18 years at the bank. Find out more here: ow.ly/7gAT50WiW5c
Estates Gazette reports on data from Rubberdesk, an online flexible office marketplace, which highlights that demand for serviced and managed office spaces has boomed near London Underground stations in Central London. Check out the full article here: ow.ly/hS8b50WiWhn
ZAWYA reports that GCC economies are bucking the global trend of downgraded growth, with regional GDP poised to expand by 4.4%. Find out more here: ow.ly/Mez450Wg0hT
CoStar reports that the Government has launched a new ‘National Housing Bank,’ aimed at drawing more institutional investors into housing and mixed-use schemes. Find out more here: ow.ly/ltxQ50Wg0cW
Estates Gazette reports that investors are being presented with the opportunity to invest in £4.2bn worth of development projects across the East of England. Eight projects have been selected across the region Find out more here: ow.ly/V5jP50WaPPv
ZAWYA highlights the ICAEW’s analysis on how the GCC’s evolving regulatory environment is boosting investor confidence and economic resilience. Find out more here: ow.ly/1ABJ50WaPAI

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