LAUNCHES
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Asiya Investments preps fundamental equity launch
An Asia Pacific-focused, long/short equities fund from Kuwait Investment Authority-backed firm Asiya Investments has raised $100m, MenaFM sister title HFMWeek has learned.
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Jadwa Investment launches real estate fund
Riyadh-based asset manager Jadwa Investment has launched the Jadwa Al Azizia Real Estate Investment Fund, its first real estate fund in Mecca.
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Duemme SGR to launch GCC fund
Abu Dhabi’s ADS Securities has partnered with Italian firm Duemme SGR to launch a GCC markets fund, investing in equities and fixed income securities.
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Shariah IPO fund approved by Saudi regulator
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has given the go-ahead for a second IPO fund from Osool & Bakheet Investment Company.
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QInvest joins with Pramerica for Shariah property fund
Investment bank QInvest has launched a Shariah-compliant real estate fund with US property investment firm Pramerica.
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Saudi regulator approves several new funds
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EIIB-Rasmala announces first closing for leasing fund
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Indian real estate fund targets GCC investors
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Saudi regulator approves two new funds
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