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 fundRiyadh-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 fundAbu 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 regulatorSaudi 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 fundInvestment 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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