Winter 2015

CHEAP OIL: Hard times

With the likes of PineBridge Investments cutting back its Middle East operation and sovereign wealth funds withdrawing their money, it’s been a difficult year...

IRAQ INTERVIEW: ‘The whole region is boiling. Every country is concerned for its survival.’

Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq’s finance minister, spoke to Sharmila Devi about revenue-sharing with Kurdistan, Russia’s role in Syria and a new deal with the IMF...

ABU DHABI INTERVIEW: All you need to trade is 60 seconds

The chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange talks about accessibility, bringing new instruments to the exchange and encouraging firms to list. George...

QATAR: Brisk business in a slowing world

In a difficult year for the oil-exporting countries of the Middle East, Qatar’s economy is expected to grow nearly 5%. George Mitton reports. What a...

CUSTODY INTERVIEW: ‘I won’t chase the market to the bottom’

HSBC Securities Services says it is the dominant securities provider in much of the MENA region. George Mitton meets Cian Burke, global head of...

FUNDFORUM ROUND-UP: The funds world comes to Dubai

A haka, a power-station-turned-housing-development in London and a scathing critique of ‘Cold War thinking’ were just some of the surprises at the Middle East...

ASSET MANAGER PANEL: Growth prospects

Experts from among the top asset management firms in the Gulf region discuss their economic forecasts in an environment of low oil prices. GARY DUGAN,...

SIBOS ROUND-UP: When plumbers are let out to play

The Sibos financial messaging conference, held this year in Singapore, was a chance for the industry to mingle and chat about everything from T2S...

LEGAL EASE: Qatar adds rules for listing real estate funds

Asset management activities in Qatar are regulated by several laws. A fund may take the form of a joint stock company, limited liability or...

BEHIND THE BUSINESS CARD: Over the rainbow

Karine Kheirallah talks about integity, the glass ceiling, globetrotting and her love for The Wizard of Oz. Name: Karine Kheirallah. Company and job title: Director –...