investment strategy

Jul 24, 2020

Chimera Capital, the Abu Dhabi-based asset manager, has launched what it claims is the first ETF in the UAE to track a shariah-compliant index.

Jul 10, 2020

Bahrain-based Al Waha Fund of Funds has made a “significant” investment in Shorooq Partners, a venture capital (VC) firm based in the UAE.

Jun 26, 2020

Saudi-based sharia-compliant asset manager, Sedco Capital, has reaped a US$26 million profit from its sale of an office property in Germany.

Jun 19, 2020

The temporary slowdown in the growth of Islamic finance as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic could help unlock the long-term potential of the industry. 

Jun 05, 2020

The Oman government is to set up a new body to manage the country’s public assets, replacing its sovereign wealth funds.

Jun 05, 2020

The performance of ESG funds during the Covid-19 pandemic when allied with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments’ sustainability plans should make them compelling choices for Mena-based investors, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).

May 21, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has disclosed the extent of its shopping spree in late March after reporting that it spent more than $3 billion to acquire stakes in flagship companies such as BP, Boeing, Citigroup and Facebook.

May 15, 2020

Saudi-based investment manager Musharaka Capital has partnered with Securrency, a blockchain technology provider, to develop a regulated platform for issuing digital securities.

May 15, 2020

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, has reportedly started hiring banks to help with a planned bond issuance.

Apr 24, 2020

Financial_crisisA number of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the Mena region have embarked on a shopping spree, snapping up assets in distressed markets.

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Executive Interviews

INTERVIEW: ‘Financing is the blood of Iran’s economy’

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).

INTERVIEW: Totally mega

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...

INTERVIEW: Protecting the investment

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.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: A natural interest in the topic

Since 2016, Guillermo Ortiz has been a chairman of Latin America’s BTG Pactual. The former central banker of Mexico talks to Nick Fitzpatrick.

Roundtables

Middle East Investor Roundtable 2020: Dimensions of diversification

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.

South Africa asset management roundtable: Global rebound on ice

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.

South African roundtable: Taking the bull by the horns

Our panel discusses Chinese investment in Africa, financial institutions’ contribution to economic sustainability and regulatory concerns. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.

ROUNDTABLE: Hooked to the global caravan

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.