ACT Middle East Press Room

The ACT is frequently referenced by major media outlets for its independent views on treasury, risk and corporate finance issues, representing the interests of treasury and financial professionals working in international companies. We also track any media coverage of the Middle East network.

2011 press coverage

• Global Financial Markets Islamic Forum | UAE Today Also featured in NBAD.com, Abu Dhabi City Guide, AMEInfo, MENA Business Network and CIBAFI.org.
• Talkingtreasury examines evolving role for regional treasurers post-crisis | Zawya.com Article also featured in AMEinfo.com, Khaleej Times, Menann.com and iStockAnalyst.
• National Bank of Oman backs first treasury briefing | Zawya.com
• Call for innovation in Oman's banking services | Times of Oman
• Articles also featured in Oman Daily Observer, Oman Tribune, All Voices, Oman Bulletin and Gulf Base.
• Viva signs agreement with Islamic financing AUB | Alam Alyawm
• VIVA: a financing agreement with Ahli United Bank | Al Jarida

2010 press coverage

• VIVA Kuwait Honored by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) Middle East | Zawya.com
  Also featured on Kuwait Annahar, Alam Alyawm, Al Jareeda, Alqabas, Al Rai Media and Bab.com websites.

Press coverage from the ACT Middle East Annual Conference

• Company treasurers vote for openness – a good thing too | The National.ae
• UAE Bond rush signals confidence | FT.com
• New mortgage and credit rules likely | Gulf News
• Central Bank chief seeks control of all debts | The National.ae
• GCC has $60b refinancing requirement in 2011 | Gulf News

Recent ACT press releases

• talkingtreasury Examines Evolving Role for Regional Treasurers Post-Crisis | 20 February 2011
• KIPCO, Abu Dhabi National Hotels and Qatar Telecom triumph in prestigious treasury awards | 14 October 2010
• HE Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE to address senior finance professionals on the new financial landscape in the GCC | 6 October 2010

Technical enquiries

To discuss an ACT response or position on a consultation issue:

Martin O'Donovan, Assistant Director, Policy & Technical
T: +44 (0)20 7847 2577 (direct line) or +44 (0)20 7847 2540 (switchboard)
M: +44 (0)7516 478393
E: modonovan@treasurers.org

John Grout, Director, Policy & Technical
T: +44 (0)20 7847 2575 (direct line) or +44 (0)20 7847 2540 (switchboard)
E: jgrout@treasurers.org

Other press enquiries

For other enquiries or to commission an article from the ACT:
Jim Benham, Head of Marketing and Communications
T: +44 (0)20 7847 2588 (direct line) or +44 (0)20 7847 2540 (switchboard)
E: jbenham@treasurers.org

Notes for editors

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) is the international body for finance professionals working in treasury, risk and corporate finance. Through the ACT we come together as practitioners, technical experts and educators in a range of disciplines that underpin the financial security and prosperity of an organisation.

The ACT defines and promotes best practice in treasury and makes representations to government, regulators and standard setters.

We are also the world’s leading examining body for treasury, providing benchmark qualifications and continuing development through training, conferences and publications – including The Treasurer magazine.