Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Comment & Analysis

Capital market reforms and infrastructure development are key enablers for GCC banking industry, says Doha Bank Group CEO

November 19, 2014

The ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter hosted the 26th Annual International Seminar on 13th and 14th Nov 2014 at Al Jaheli…

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Comment & Analysis

Boao Forum Countdown: Chirag Shah

November 19, 2014

In the run-up to the key conference on economic cooperation in China, The Boao Forum, DIFC's chief strategy and business…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Investment Firm Jadwa Eyes Real Estate Push

November 18, 2014

Saudi Arabia’s Jadwa Investment, one of the country’s largest privately owned investment firms, says it is planning to invest in…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahrain’s Arcapita Raises $100 Million After Exiting Chapter 11

November 18, 2014

Bahrain’s Arcapita Bank BSC has raised $100 million from shareholders to fund a return to dealmaking a year after it…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

After a Successful Launch, Dubai Based Fortress Prime Aims at FCA Regulation

November 18, 2014

After quietly launching in September, Middle Eastern prime brokerage Fortress Prime is announcing that it is aiming to get regulated…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Bahraini fund Mumtalakat launches $600 mln seven-year sukuk

November 18, 2014

Bahrain sovereign fund Mumtalakat has launched a $600 million seven-year sukuk at the tight end of its previously-marketed price range,…

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Comment & Analysis

Are COOs in the Middle East ready to adapt to the changing Operational challenges

November 18, 2014

The 10th Annual OPEX kicks off in Dubai, UAE.   The most awaited COO event of the year - 10th…

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Comment & Analysis

Urgent need for training bankers in Islamic finance

November 18, 2014

With Islamic finance (IF) and Islamic financial products (IFP) growing popular worldwide, there is an urgent need for training bankers…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Qatar in talks to fund UK high-speed rail development plan

November 18, 2014

Qatar is interested in investing billions of dollars in infrastructure around the north of England, the Financial Times reported on…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

EIIB-Rasmala Announces Full Acquisition of Egyptian Asset Management Business

November 17, 2014

EIIB-Rasmala,a leading specialist asset management and financing group, has today announced its full acquisition of Rasmala Egypt Asset Management S.A.E…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Kingdom gets recognition as one of most developed Islamic markets

November 17, 2014

Acknowledged as one of the most developed Islamic markets, Saudi Arabia is a destination that should not be overlooked, according…

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Executive Moves

PineBridge Investments Middle East appoints Chief Financial Officer

November 16, 2014

John Hopley was recently Head of Corporate Finance, Treasury, Insurance and Investor Relations at Aldar Properties in the UAE.  …

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