The Public Investment Fund (PIF), a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth vehicle, is in preliminary talks to sell part of its stake in Saudi petrochemical firm Sabic to state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco.
Two MENA-based software firms have launched what they claim is the first blockchain-enabled platform for Islamic capital markets.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has settled its first repurchase (repo) transactions.
The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has awarded licences to two local start-ups in a bid to kick start its financial technology sector.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired the New York Plaza hotel for a reported $600 million.
A proposed deal from US investment manager Colony Capital to buy part of the fund management business of troubled Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Capital is reportedly in doubt after meeting resistance from investors.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), a Saudi Arabian sovereign investment vehicle, has splashed out on a 15.2% stake in Saudi-based Acwa Power, one of the region’s largest solar power developers.
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has taken a 50% stake in Societe d’Exploitation et de Gestion Aeroportuaires (Sega), a pan-African holding company specialising in airport investments across West and Central Africa.
Abu Dhabi-based investment manager Waha Capital will reportedly undertake a recruitment drive before launching a series of funds.
US-based private equity firm Blackstone Group is expected to launch its Saudi-backed infrastructure fund following the news that it has completed a round of fundraising worth $5 billion.
In 2016, global consulting firm PWC forecast the emergence of five global ‘megatrends’ in the next two decades. Stephen Anderson, its Middle East clients and markets leader, talks about their...
Rasmala’s trade finance fund recently passed $100 million in assets. Doug Bitcon, head of credit strategies, explains why he has to be hands-on.
Our cross-industry panel discuss the positive backdrop in Egypt, the Dana Gas controversy and the potential index upgrades of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Chaired by George Mitton in Dubai.
Our panellists tell us that instead of launching competing national projects, African countries should work together for the sake of a bigger capital market. Chaired by George Mitton in Cape Town.
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November 2018
FundTech 2018