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Market turmoil has mixed impact on Eastern Europe
The ex-Soviet republics have bounced back and there's hope Russia's WTO accession will stir investments. But the closer you go to Europe, the worse it gets, says East Capital CIO.
By Simon Osborne | 24 November 2011
Markets
Middle East should be part of Asia, not Emea: Qatar officials
Global fund houses should help to strengthen Asia-Middle East links by taking the ‘mea’ out of Emea, say senior executives from the Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
By Joe Marsh | 23 November 2011
Business Moves
RBC WM launches Singapore trust firm, eyes new hires
The wealth division of the Royal Bank of Canada has named Hilary May to lead RBC Trust Company Singapore. It is also promising more senior hires in emerging markets.
By Leigh Powell | 6 September 2011
Alternatives
Samena looks to third-party LPs for $350 million in funding
Samena Capital’s collective of entrepreneurs from Africa, the Middle East, India and Asia have pitched in over $350 million, but seek other investors to boost scale.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 June 2011
Alternatives
Samena, Reyl partner on hedge fund seeding venture
Samena Capital and Swiss private bank Reyl & Cie will offer hedge fund and private equity investments to Asian clients, citing growing demand for products that are slightly ...
By Joe Marsh | 20 April 2011
Alternatives
Institutional managers cite rising inflation risk
Two-thirds of managers expect oil prices and market volatility to rise over the next six months, with 26% increasing their portfolio exposure to commodities in the first quarter.
By Leigh Powell | 20 April 2011
Markets
Qatar plans for the day it's all gassed out
Qatar isn’t all about sand and soccer. It's also striving to build an asset management industry.
By Simon Osborne | 11 April 2011
Alternatives
Iran is a winner among Mena regional woes
Turquoise Partners’ Iran Fund, along with the wider Tehran market, is performing well amid turmoil in the Mena markets. The firm also says it will open in Iraq.
By Simon Osborne | 30 March 2011
Alternatives
Arqaam to launch new value fund for Mena stocks
Arqaam Capital Asset Management launches a follow-up to its existing hedged product focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
By Simon Osborne | 23 March 2011
Business Moves
HSBC launches Islamic securities services for fund managers
The UK bank is seeking a bigger share of the $60 billion market for sharia-compliant funds under management by globally standardising its securities services offering.
By Yvonne Chan | 14 March 2011
Alternatives
Planned protest is make-or-break for Middle East markets
Today’s 'day of rage' in Saudi Arabia could be the catalyst for a further downward spiral in Middle East and North Africa markets or mark a turnaround point after recent ...
By Simon Osborne | 11 March 2011
Markets
Emerging-market portfolios safe from Egypt turmoil
Emerging-market equity firms see investment opportunities in Egypt’s new political era, but disagree about the timing.
By Jame DiBiasio | 7 February 2011
Business Moves
RBC picks Barend Janssens to head emerging markets WM
The bank lists snatching market share and building corporate relationships in Asia as priorities for 2011. Meanwhile, RBS Coutts names a new head of NRI and South Asia business ...
By Leigh Powell | 1 February 2011
Business Moves
RBC picks Barend Janssens to head emerging markets WM
The bank lists snatching market share and building corporate relationships in Asia as priorities for 2011. Meanwhile, RBS Coutts names a new head of NRI and South Asia business ...
By Leigh Powell | 1 February 2011
Distribution
HSBC, Standard Chartered name regional wealth heads
Ryan Gwee now heads up China for Standard Chartered Private Bank, while Mark Stadler will run the Middle East and North Africa for HSBC Private Banking.
By Joe Marsh | 19 January 2011
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