Easing the pressure

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Rob Langston

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 »

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On Abu Dhabi’s race with Dubai

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Rob Langston

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company is to acquire a 20% stake in Bahraini investment giant Investcorp.

June 2016 - Funds Report

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Rob Langston

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

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Rob Langston

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 »