Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

IIFM Workshop on Islamic Finance Documentation and Product Standards a success at GIFF 5.0 in Kuala Lumpur

May 19, 2016

The International Islamic Financial Market  organised a Workshop on Islamic Finance focusing on " IIFM Standard Documents and Product Templates"…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kuwait Hires Oliver Wyman to Advise on Debt Amid Bond Plans

May 19, 2016

Kuwait hired consulting firm Oliver Wyman & Co. to advise on a debt strategy as it prepares to tap the…

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Financial Results

Gulf Bond Sales Return, And This Time It’s None of Your Business

May 18, 2016

Gulf borrowers are back in the bond market, and a new pattern is emerging. As debt sales from issuers in…

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Financial Results

Ezdan's $500m debut Sukuk a huge hit

May 18, 2016

Ezdan Holding Group Q.S.C. has priced its inaugural Sukuk transaction in the debt capital markets with a very successful $500m…

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Comment & Analysis

The 1st China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance’ to tap synergies between Islamic economies of both countries to drive in mutual growth

May 17, 2016

In line with Dubai 'Capital of Islamic Economy' Initiative, and as the first of its kind endeavor on the Asian…

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Financial Results

SHUAA Capital reports net loss

May 16, 2016

SHUAA Capital today announces its Q1 results with an increase in total revenues to AED 45.5 million and a net…

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Awards and Recognition

Gulf Capital Receives ’Best Alternative Investment Firm’ in the Middle East

May 16, 2016

Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative asset managers in the Middle East, was named as the…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Fajr Capital completes acquisition of UAE-based food and beverage platform, Cravia

May 16, 2016

Fajr Capital, a leading private equity investor in high-growth markets across the Middle East and Asia, today announced the completion…

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Financial Results

Union Insurance Posts a 40% Increase in Gross Insurance Premium in Q1 2016

May 16, 2016

Union Insurance Company , a leading provider of innovative customer-focused insurance products to individuals and organizations in the region, announced…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Dubai real estate industry, a haven for UK investors, says Dubai Properties

May 16, 2016

Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and manager of renowned destinations across the Emirate, concluded its participation…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

National Bank of Egypt sells $169 mln worth of special certificates

May 16, 2016

National Bank of Egypt, the country's largest state bank, sold 1.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($169 million) worth of special certificates…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Israeli Forex Head: Only a Few Firms Might Remain in the Market

May 16, 2016

The Israeli online trading industry is having a very hard time recently due to the harsh actions of the local…

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