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New frontier
3 Dec 2010
Expert Comment, Features
The Middle East is often overlooked by international investors but increased levels of transparency could help to raise interest in the region and consequently increase assets under management
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Back to life
3 Dec 2010
Dubai, Features
Rule changes that make it easier and cheaper to set up real estate investment trusts in Dubai are aimed reigniting activity in the emirate’s stagnant property market
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Over the hedge
3 Dec 2010
Features, hedge funds
Risk appetite has returned and understanding risen to a point where Mena investors are prepared to take the leap back into hedge funds, according to Mahmoud Al-Khawaja, CEO of Capintro Partners
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Expulsion impact
3 Dec 2010
Expert Comment, Features, Index, MSCI
Amrith Mukkamala, director, asset allocation/advisory, Kuwait and Middle East Financial Investment Company, looks at the effects of Saudi Arabia being removed from the MSCI indices
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Shock proof
3 Dec 2010
Features, Lebanon
Despite heightened political tension Lebanon remains a resilient market with strong underlying factors that could drive it to become an increasingly attractive investment environment, providing war can be avoided
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Balance of power
3 Dec 2010
Features, Lebanon
Lebanon’s politically volatile mix looks set to come to the boil early next year as a UN-backed tribunal draws close to ruling on former prime minister Hariri’s murder
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Strategy for the new age
24 Oct 2009
Expert Comment, Features, Islamic Finance
Islamic funds continue to confound their critics. Impressive returns have converged with growing investor demand for ethical, transparent products to mount a compelling case for Shariah-compliant investment
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Big fish, small pond
20 Oct 2009
DE Shaw, Features, hedge funds, Interviews
DE Shaw’s arrival at the DIFC comes as a timely boost to Mena’s already nascent hedge fund market
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Financial crisis in reverse
20 Oct 2009
Expert Comment, Features, hedge funds
Mema and emerging market hedge funds are leading the industry’s recovery from the depths of 2008, according to Hedge Fund Research's Ken Heinz
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Window of opportunity for pensions
15 Oct 2009
Expert Comment, Features, pension
With its youthful population, the Middle East has an opportunity to reform its pension system and create a significant pool of long-term savings with wider benefits for the region
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The new world order
21 Sep 2009
Eric Meyer, Features, Interviews, Shariah Capital
Investors are ready to put their money back into Mena and specifically Islamic funds, according to Shariah Capital CEO Eric Meyer
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The best laid plans
21 Sep 2009
Catherine Doherty, Expert Comment, Features, Investit MENA
Now is the time for fund managers to optimise their operational efficiency in preparation for a new period of growth, says Investit MENA's Catherine Doherty
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