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East Capital Russian Fund was top dog in the noughties
Michael Hanson-Lawson's fund was up 1,524% during the decade, but, tantalisingly, it could have been up over 2,000%.
By Simon Osborne | 11 March 2010
Services
Standard Chartered extends custody and clearing to Bahrain and Oman
The bank's Middle East custody and clearing business now extends to five markets, with the addition of six staff.
By Edward Russell | 23 February 2010
People Moves
Deutsche hires prime broker Diana Yang
Having left Bank of America Merrill Lynch last year, Diana Yang is back within Harvey Twomey's orbit.
By Simon Osborne | 26 January 2010
Distribution
ING prepares frontier-market fund in Dubai
ING Investment Management’s Dubai-based team plans to launch a frontier-market product for global investors that will include both equity and debt.
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 January 2010
Comment
Bob McMillen: Live from Dubai
Bob McMillen of MAC Sharaf Securities gives his thoughts on events in Dubai.
By Simon Osborne | 8 December 2009
Markets
Dubai World creditors await court definition of sukuk
Dubai World’s request to restructure its debt is likely to reshape the understanding among investors and issuers of who holds the upper hand when it comes to bond-like sukuk.
By Edward Russell | 7 December 2009
Markets
Dubai World creditors await court definition of sukuk
Dubai World’s request to restructure its debt is likely to reshape the understanding among investors and issuers of who holds the upper hand when it comes to bond-like sukuk.
By Edward Russell | 7 December 2009
Markets
In run-up to Dubai debacle, investors poured into commodity funds
Mutual funds of global bonds, emerging-market equities and commodities enjoyed strong inflows in November.
By Jame DiBiasio | 3 December 2009
Markets
Concerns remain for Middle East investors
Financial prospects are turning more positive in the Gulf, but investors still face significant challenges, says Fadi Al Said of ING Investment Management in Dubai.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 November 2009
People Moves
Sophis hires Middle East sales director
The portfolio and risk management software vendor has also moved to new offices in Dubai's International Financial Centre.
By Joseph Marsh | 8 October 2009
People Moves
Barclays Wealth poaches Srinivas Siripurapu from UBS
Barclays Wealth has hired Srinivas Siripurapu from UBS as head of Southeast and South Asia as well as market manager, South Asia community.
By Sameera Anand | 31 August 2009
People Moves
Gaurav Kumar takes over as Prudential AM CEO in Dubai
Kumar takes over from Suraj Mishra who has moved on to become regional director of partnership distribution at Prudential Corporation Asia.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 5 August 2009
Services
Bahrain announces clearing and settlement guidelines
Bahrain’s central bank releases a new regulatory framework for custodians.
By Edward Russell | 22 April 2009
Business Moves
Franklin Templeton raises stake in Algebra Capital
The US fund house increases its stake in the Mena specialist from 25% to 40% and adds another director to Algebra's board.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 24 March 2009
Alternatives
Armajaro to launch emerging markets hedge fund
Michel Danechi will manage the fund which will focus on trading the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 23 March 2009
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