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MENA investment banking fees plunge 19% to three-year low in H1 2026

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Investment banking fees in the Middle East and North Africa decreased by 19% in the first half of 2026, reaching their lowest level in three years. The decline reflects challenging market conditions in the region. The data was reported by ZAWYA, a financial news source.

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