Spring 2014

IRAQI KURDISTAN: A new frontier

A surging economy and the potential for a new stock exchange to rival the bourse in Baghdad have drawn investors to Iraqi Kurdistan. Orlando...

AFRICA FOCUS: NIGERIA – Cutting through the noise

Nigeria is one of the most exciting frontier markets in the world, but challenges such as an energy shortage continue to frustrate its growth....

INTERVIEW: Our generation’s opportunity

The internet is changing life for African entrepreneurs, says the chief executive of Silk Invest. But why is it still hard to raise assets...

AFRICA FOCUS: EXCHANGES – Beyond Johannesburg

Where should investors look if they want exposure to the fast-growing markets of sub-Saharan Africa? Funds Global Mena profiles the main exchanges. Africa is a...

SUKUK ISSUERS: Meeting the shortfall

The revival of a UK government sukuk points to a trend for new issuers in the Islamic finance market, potentially closing a large supply...

INTERVIEW: Is it goodbye to sanctions?

The new head of asset management at The National Investor says the end of sanctions on Iran could give a boost to UAE markets. “LIving...

QATAR ROUNDTABLE: A change of leadership

A greater focus on domestic affairs under the new emir could yield investment opportunities in Qatar, but the country’s asset management industry is still...

COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait

There are signs the country is beginning to implement its long-awaited development plan, which should unlock more government spending. Public-private partnerships are another trend...

REGULATION: Why should you care about the AIFMD?

What do fund managers in the Middle East need to know about the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive? Funds Global Mena asked Chris Harran,...

LEGAL COLUMN: New fund category in DIFC

In a recent regulatory development in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has initiated a consultation process with...