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After emerging as the best performing markets in 2015, Mena Fund Manager looks at the opportunities and challenges for asset managers in the Jordan, … read more »
Author Archives: Rob Langston
On Abu Dhabi’s race with Dubai
At a recent client seminar I was asked if Abu Dhabi’s new financial district ADGM could compete with Dubai’s DIFC as the primary financial … read more »
Mubadala to acquire 20% stake in Investcorp
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company is to acquire a 20% stake in Bahraini investment giant Investcorp.
June 2016 - Funds Report
Moroccan funds continue to dominate the top 10 performers in 2016, so far. Although performance of the S&P Morocco BMI Index was flat in … read more »
Performance Insight - June
After a difficult May for many markets in the region, the UAE was June’s best performer, which recorded a 4.1% gain over the month. … read more »
Fitch: Sukuk issuance up during first half
Sukuk issuance during the first six months of the year was 11% higher than prior-year period and remains on track to match the amount … read more »
DFM sees first half profit slip in 2016
Dubai Financial Market recorded a net profit of AED139.6m ($38m) for the first six months of the year, 30% lower than the same period … read more »
Abraaj raises over $500m for Turkey fund
The Abraaj Group has raised over $500m for its first dedicated Turkey fund including $40m for coinvestment, with 70% of backing coming from European … read more »
Mena FM 20 Most Influential Women in Asset Management
We are currently compiling the inaugural Mena FM list of the 20 Most Influential Women in Asset Management, a guide to the most influential … read more »
SCA outlines second half regulatory plans
The UAE’s Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) has outlined the regulator’s plans for the remainder of 2016 aimed at supporting a reclassification from emerging … read more »
