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When businesses transact globally, they can fall into the trap of assuming international expansion is linear. However, global growth is unpredictable.

As opportunities in the Middle East private markets grow, realising them depends on the treasury infrastructure used.

We want our clients to stay on top of current Fraud & Security trends to help keep your money safe; that's why we'd like to share some tips to avoid scams, guide you through the detection, prevention and recovery stages and on how to comply with the Data Protection Regulation.

Geopolitical shocks are now feeding through to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) faster than ever before. As operating across global supply chains, customer bases, and supplier networks becomes the norm for smaller businesses, disruption due to external events – such as the conflict in the Middle East – is no longer an unfamiliar thought.

UAE banks have long required physical presence to open corporate accounts, a minor inconvenience in stable times, but a significant blocker when regional travel is under review.

Business owners are surprised to learn that debt is cheaper than equity. This is not just financial theory. It shows up clearly in how businesses grow, how much control owners retain, and how quickly capital can be deployed.

For internationally active SMEs, the cost of borrowing is rarely captured by the headline interest rate. It is shaped by how capital is accessed, how often it is used, and the conditions attached when plans change.

We hope this article gives you an overview of the current Fraud & Security threats we face at this time. Remember, Ebury will never contact you without explanation to change its bank details. We would always provide significant notice of such a change.