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Date Published: January 8, 2020
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The purpose of this research is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the future of the retail banking, insurance, brokerage, & investment management industries in the Middle East markets, many of which present substantial wealth but also challenges for United States financial services firms, including multiple languages, currencies, & laws. In short, this research defines the future of financial services in the Middle East markets and compares these findings to those of the United States in order to provide readers with some perspective. Many of the Middle East markets have trends parallel to those in the United States, but also many have fundamental market differences. This research is part of Tiburon's coverage of Europe, Middle East, & Africa, and its broader coverage of the international (non-United States) markets.

This research addresses the key historical phases of the Middle East, including:

• Early Phase
• Maturation Phase
• Stumbles Phase

This research addresses distinct markets segments within the Middle East, including:

• Israel
• Saudi Arabia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Kuwait
• Jordan
• Syria
• Lebanon
• Other Middle East Countries

And this research makes several predictions for the Middle East, including:

• Continued Dominance of Retail Banks
• Growth of Full-Service & Discount Brokerage Firms
• Emergence of Independent Advisors
• Increased Mergers & Acquisitions Opportunities