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Goldman Sachs Expands Middle East Presence with New Saudi Wealth Management Division

Goldman Sachs is launching a dedicated private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The expansion aims to serve the region’s growing population of high-net-worth individuals as the kingdom diversifies its economy beyond oil.

Goldman Sachs Strengthens Saudi Presence with Wealth Management Expansion

Goldman Sachs is establishing a specialized private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from Reuters. The move represents a significant expansion of the investment bank’s Middle East operations as it seeks to capitalize on the region’s growing population of high-net-worth individuals.

AIFinance

Banking Sector’s AI Expansion From Operations to Credit Decisions Demands Oversight

Artificial intelligence is transforming banking operations from customer service to balance sheet management. Financial institutions report efficiency gains but face new oversight challenges as AI-driven underwriting expands.

AI’s Strategic Shift in Banking Operations

Major U.S. financial institutions are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence into core banking functions, moving beyond back-office automation to influence credit decisions and risk assessment, according to recent earnings reports. While executives highlight efficiency gains, analysts suggest the transition requires careful governance as AI begins impacting balance sheet management.

BusinessFinance

Blackstone Secures £507 Million Warehouse Financing Through Latest CMBS Offering

Blackstone has reportedly completed a major £507 million commercial mortgage-backed securities offering linked to UK warehouse properties. Sources indicate the deal attracted significant investor interest amid ongoing demand for logistics real estate supporting e-commerce operations.

Major CMBS Deal for UK Warehouse Portfolio

Blackstone Inc. has reportedly priced a £507 million ($680 million) commercial mortgage-backed securities deal connected to its UK warehouse properties, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This represents the private equity firm’s second such financing arrangement in 2025 tied to British industrial real estate, signaling continued confidence in the logistics sector’s growth prospects.