For investors in logistics buildings, Covid-19 spurred expected growth by years. Surging demand for e-commerce means the number of warehouse sites is shrinking, providing a solid foundation for the sector’s future, writes Alex Rolandi.
A subsidiary of investment firm, Alpha Dhabi, has acquired a minority stake in Aldar Property from Abu Dhabi sovereign fund, Mubadala.
Bahrain-based alternative asset manager, Investcorp, has completed its purchase of Investis Digital.
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, Mubadala, is set to make a multibillion-dollar investment in clean energy after signing agreements with an Italian energy infrastructure firm and the UK government.
Saudi-based asset manager, Jadwa Investment, has raised SAR2.8 billion (US$746 million) following the first closing of a new real estate investment fund (REIF).
A European fund manager focused on Africa has announced its first investment in Morocco.
To what extent are Shariah and sustainable investing aligning – and how far can it go? Tanya Ashreena reports.
Amanat Holdings has spent US$232 million to acquire Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centre (CMRC).
Despite being one of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) largest investors in the healthcare and education sectors, the transaction is the Dubai-listed company’s first wholly-owned investment in a UAE-based healthcare provider.
Abu Dhabi-based music streaming platform, Anghami, is set to list on New York’s Nasdaq exchange following its merger with Vistas Media Acquisition Company (VMAC).
UK investment firm Hambro Perks has announced the first close of its US$50 million Oryx Fund.
There’s no doubt that Africa has been seen increasingly as an attractive prospect for inbound investment in recent years, with investors seeing real potential in the continent, particularly in the private equity, infrastructure and real estate asset classes, as it experiences strong economic growth.
Plausible explanations exist for why low-volatility stocks perform better than their high-volatility counterparts.
Aberdeen Asset Management has set up its first Middle East office in the newly established Abu Dhabi Global Market. Andrew Paul, senior executive officer, explains why.
A recent sovereign bond issue from Saudi Arabia underlines the appeal of emerging market investing. What must investors consider when allocating to this asset class? Firas Mallah of BMO Global Asset Management shares his views.
Amid a fresh wave of American sanctions, Romil Patel spoke to Meysam Hamedi, director of financial markets and instruments at Iran’s Securities & Exchange Organization (SEO).
In 2016, global consulting firm PWC forecast the emergence of five global ‘megatrends’ in the next two decades. Stephen Anderson, its Middle East clients and markets leader, talks about their...
Rasmala’s trade finance fund recently passed $100 million in assets. Doug Bitcon, head of credit strategies, explains why he has to be hands-on.
Since 2016, Guillermo Ortiz has been a chairman of Latin America’s BTG Pactual. The former central banker of Mexico talks to Nick Fitzpatrick.
Investors in the Middle East consider the tools that will be needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis, the continued appetite for dividend and why it’s all about tech. Chaired by Romil Patel.
Experts discuss the investment implications of the coronavirus pandemic, a delayed rebound in global growth and dealing with South Africa’s energy issues head on. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.
Our panel discusses Chinese investment in Africa, financial institutions’ contribution to economic sustainability and regulatory concerns. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.
With the MENA region at a tipping point, our panellists talk about economic diversification, the impact of regulation and the delayed Saudi Aramco listing. Chaired by Romil Patel in Dubai.
Funds Europe’s International and ESG Editor, Romil Patel, was the moderator for The Network Forum’s ESG panel discussion at its 2021 Africa Meeting. Panelists looked at the big picture, ESG in the post-trade environment, driving data standards and how custodians’ responsibilities are evolving.
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