Middle East
Experts see a cyclical reordering in emerging markets as LatAm overtakes Asia in appeal, while institutional investors are set to transform market dynamics.
Qatar is partnering the UK bank on private equity opportunities, with Barclays putting investment staff in Doha. The QFC Authority says more seeding partnerships are pending.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Qatar isn’t all about sand and soccer. It's also striving to build an asset management industry.
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.
Arqaam Capital Asset Management launches a follow-up to its existing hedged product focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
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.
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 ...
Emerging-market equity firms see investment opportunities in Egypt’s new political era, but disagree about the timing.
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 ...