“We are living our golden era right now. If I have to pick one sector that demonstrates the growth and momentum in the region, I would have to say the capital markets, specifically the IPO markets…which has become world-leading, with issuances among the largest by volume.” Karim Tannir, Head of Banking for MENAT at HSBC Holdings, ‘Golden era’ for GCC capital markets as global investors cash in on $2.3 trillion powerhouse [Arabian Business]