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Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
United Securities named Oman's Best Broker by Euromoney for 2025
Muscat: United Securities LLC has been recognised as Oman's Best Broker for 2025 by Euromoney, the globally renowned financial publication. This prestigious award underscores United Securities' industry leadership, relentless innovation, and continued contribution to the development of Oman's capital markets. The accolade reflects a year of exceptional achievement for United Securities, marked by advancements in trading technology, deeper institutional engagement, enhanced liquidity provision, and a comprehensive buildout of its research and digital capabilities. In 2024, United Securities fortified its number one position on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) through strategic investments in infrastructure and digital transformation. From the deployment of cutting edge trading technologies to the launch of intelligent mobile platforms and AI enabled onboarding systems, the firm has significantly raised the bar for brokerage services in the region. By streamlining client onboarding and execution flows, and by integrating sophisticated trading tools—including algorithmic strategies tailored for institutional and high-net-worth clients—United Securities made market access more seamless, efficient, and inclusive. Driving institutional reach and research depth United's institutional footprint expanded meaningfully during the year, with focused investor outreach in key GCC markets and strengthened collaborations with global funds. The firm's research franchise remains one of the most comprehensive in the country, offering actionable insights on a wide array of listed Omani companies and key economic sectors. The award was formally announced and presented at a glittering ceremony held last week in Tunis, Tunisia, organised by the Arab Federation of Capital Markets. United's Chairman and CEO, Mustafa Ahmed Salman, and Managing Director, Hassan Ali Jawad, jointly received the award on behalf of the firm. The ceremony was attended by senior regional officials, including representatives from the MSX, who were also present to witness United's recognition on a regional stage. 'Our approach has always been rooted in client trust, strategic clarity, and technology-first thinking,' said Mustafa Salman, Chairman and CEO of United Securities. 'This recognition by Euromoney is a testament to the strength of our team, the loyalty of our clients, and our long-term commitment to shaping a more vibrant and liquid capital market in Oman.' United Securities also achieved a landmark milestone in 2024 by becoming one of the first firm in Oman to obtain a Market Making & Liquidity Provider Services license. Through this initiative, United helped deepen order books, improve price discovery, and encourage more active participation across key large-cap stocks reinforcing its position as a catalyst for sustainable market development. In honoring United Securities, Euromoney cited the firm's comprehensive performance across execution, technology, client service, and market impact. The award positions United Securities not only as a leader in Oman but also as a regional benchmark for brokerage excellence in the GCC.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Foreign love rekindled: What 14 days of FII buying signals for Indian markets
For the first time in 22 years, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have overtaken Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in terms of holdings in NSE-listed stocks — a historic shift as per the March 2025 data. Yet, just as we began to write off FII interest in Indian equities, the second half of April 2025 proved otherwise. In a sharp reversal, FIIs turned net buyers for 14 consecutive trading sessions till May 7th, rekindling their long-standing love-hate relationship with Indian markets. So, what has brought FIIs back into action, and more importantly, how do Indian markets historically perform after such buying sprees? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Historical Pattern of FII Buying: What the Data Shows Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Interestingly, the probability of positive returns from 25 instances is more than 50% for all the time frame period, while the probability increases for longer holding period indicating an upward momentum from FII's buying. This trend underscores a key insight: When FIIs buy in unison and for a sustained period, it typically marks the beginning of an upward momentum. Live Events But let's understand Why Are FIIs Turning Bullish on India Again. A combination of domestic macro tailwinds and improving global perception has brought India back into the FII spotlight. 1. RBI's Proactive Liquidity Measures The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented a series of initiatives aimed at boosting systemic liquidity and supporting economic growth: Policy Rate Cut and Accommodative Stance : In April 2025, the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points and shifted its policy stance to 'accommodative'. This signals a positive outlook, encouraging credit flow and supporting broader economic activity. Open Market Operations : The RBI has committed to purchasing ₹1.25 trillion worth of government bonds. This will infuse liquidity into the banking system, ease bond yields, and lower borrowing costs across the board. Relaxation in Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) : By reducing the LCR requirement for digitally linked deposits, the RBI is expected to free up approximately ₹3 trillion for banks—translating into an estimated 1.4%–2% boost in credit growth. Record Dividend to the Government : The central bank is projected to transfer a dividend of ₹2.3–2.5 lakh crore to the government, which can be deployed towards capital expenditure and social spending, further supporting the economy. Collectively, these measures enhance the lending capacity of banks, particularly benefiting the financial sector, a heavyweight in the Nifty 50 index. This, in turn, likely contributes to the increased FII interest. 2. Sharp Decline in Crude Oil Prices India, which imports nearly 80% of its crude oil requirements, stands to benefit significantly from the recent decline in global oil prices. Brent crude has dropped to a four-year low, falling below USD 60 per barrel. This decline helps reduce input and operating costs across various sectors, thereby improving overall profitability. Key beneficiaries include oil marketing companies, paint manufacturers, and airlines—industries where crude oil forms a major part of their cost structure. Additionally, lower oil prices reduce transportation and logistics expenses, positively impacting a broad range of Nifty 50 companies. 3. Appreciation of the Indian Rupee and Rising Forex Reserves As highlighted in my previous article , the Nifty 50 has historically shown a positive correlation with India's foreign exchange reserves and an inverse relationship with the USD/INR exchange rate. After touching a record high of 87.97, the USD/INR pair has appreciated by 4.41%, reaching 83.76—a level last seen in September 2024. This strengthening of the Indian Rupee reflects improving macroeconomic stability, which in turn supports positive market sentiment 4. Easing Global Trade Tensions Markets saw heightened volatility following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the United States. However, the subsequent temporary pause on these tariffs and ongoing progress in trade negotiations with both the US and the UK have improved sentiment. These developments position India to expand its export potential and capture a greater share of global trade, enhancing its appeal as an investment destination. FIIs are clearly sensing something — a confluence of falling crude, stable currency, expanding liquidity, and improving global trade positioning. If these themes persist, the historical patterns suggest that Nifty 50 could continue its upward trajectory. However, investors should remain vigilant of global macro triggers like US Fed commentary, geopolitical tensions, and inflation surprises.
