Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

QDB chief underscores Qatar’s ‘robust entrepreneurial sector’, ‘competitive business climate’

December 2, 2020

Backed by the “relentless efforts” of Qatar Development Bank’s  and relevant national institutions, Qatar has continued to build a strong…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The UAE Recalibrates its Foreign Direct Investment Framework with 100% Foreign Ownership and Other Landmark Changes to its Commercial Companies Law

December 2, 2020

On November 25, 2020, the UAE Royal Cabinet announced the issuance of a new decree (the "2020 FDI Decree") amending…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi central bank governor expects more competition, growth in fintech

December 2, 2020

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) expects more competition and growth in the new sectors such as financial technology (fintech), as…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE, an attractive business destination

December 2, 2020

MODERN and forward looking United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among Singapore's top investment destinations and a leading trading partner in…

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FinTech

ADSS Partners with LiquidityFinder to Provide Tailored Liquidity Solutions

December 2, 2020

ADSS has announced a partnership with LiquidityFinder.com to provide institutional clients with bespoke liquidity and trading technology solutions.   Sam…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Investors in GCC Bank Additional Tier 1 Capital Face Contrasting Prospects

December 1, 2020

Decisions by two banks in Oman not to call their Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital securities since the onset of…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

GFH acquires Athena private school for special education

December 1, 2020

GFH Financial Group has announced the acquisition of Athena Private School for Special Education (“Athena” or the “School”) in the…

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Comment & Analysis

Egypt finance minister says expects disbursal of $1.6bn of IMF funding by December-end

December 1, 2020

Egypt expects to receive a $1.6 billion disbursal from the International Monetary Fund by the end of December, Finance Minister…

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FinTech

'Qatar has potential to become de-facto hub for the Gulf tech'

December 1, 2020

Cash-rich Qatar should focus on later stage startups than early stage entities as the country has the potential to dominate…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi's Alkhabeer eyes $266mln for new fund, subscription starts in December

November 30, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s Alkhabeer Capital, an Islamic investment and advisory firm, has launched the subscription for its new fund, which it…

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Comment & Analysis

Sohar International concludes $100mln loan syndication

November 30, 2020

Sohar International has recently concluded a $100 million syndication, which is considered a landmark transaction for the bank as it…

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Comment & Analysis

New Research: Over 40% of Companies in MENA Facing Regulatory Investigations Due to Poor Integration of Technology

November 30, 2020

A landmark survey of more than 1500 compliance leaders around the world including 300 in the Middle East and North…

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