July 2010

UAE: Interests overseas

Emirate asset managers are still on track for expansion despite the financial shock caused by Dubai World in November last year. Nick Fitzpatrick talks...

INVESTMENT TRENDS: Tough times ahead, but cash is king

John Foster examines retail and private client trends in the asset management market in the GCC and explores what these Middle Eastern investors are...

MENA FUNDS: Rugged charm

There’s a lot more to Mena than oil, writes Nick Fitzpatrick, who finds a region piled high with investment opportunities. You would be wrong to...

ROUNDTABLE: Movers in Mena (part 2)

Industry heads in the Gulf region come together to discuss the major issues facing them and how to best operate in today’s marketplace. (part...

ROUNDTABLE: Movers in Mena (part 1)

Industry heads in the Gulf region come together to discuss the major issues facing them and how to best operate in today’s marketplace. (part...

BAHRAIN IN FOCUS: Steady as she goes

A conservative regulatory regime has seen Bahrain fare well in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but what should be done to attract the...

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Qatar hero

Nicholas Pratt talks to the QFCA’s Shashank Srivastava about Qatar’s ambitions as a financial centre for the Middle East and the plan to develop...

ROUNDTABLE: Back of house (part 2)

As asset management plays an ever greater role in the Gulf states, asset servicers discuss the evolution of operational and regulatory processes. (part 2) Craig...

ROUNDTABLE: Back of house (part 1)

As asset management plays an ever greater role in the Gulf states, asset servicers discuss the evolution of operational and regulatory processes. (part 1) Craig...