The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is making good on its vow to step up investment in US assets by taking a 44% stake in an $8.6 billion dollar development project in west Manhattan.
Pinebridge Investments Middle East will undergo restructuring in the coming weeks as the US parent firm seeks to retain a distribution presence in the region.
Sovereign wealth funds such as ADIA are managing more of their money internally. George Mitton reports on a worrying trend for external asset managers.
Can Abu Dhabi's financial free zone attract the world's top asset managers to set up offices? George Mitton interviews Steve Barnett, director of strategy and business planning.
Can Abu Dhabi's financial free zone attract the world's top asset managers to set up offices? George Mitton interviews Steve Barnett, director of strategy and business planning.
Beset by Western sanctions, Russia is hoping to form financial ties with the Islamic world. Dave Waller reports on Moscowâs efforts to embrace sharia-compliant investment.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a free zone with a standalone legal structure founded upon the laws of England and Wales, has attracted many banks, financial institutions and law firms, thanks to
Tangible, reliable and usually sharia-compliant, real estate has long been a favoured asset class in the Middle East. But will the low oil price cause problems for this market? Dave Waller reports.
In the wake of high-profile scandals in the Middle Eastâs private banking networks, we asked key individuals about what clients need from the sector.
Residential property prices are likely to fall between 10-20% due partly to a decline in buyers from countries such as Russia.
Since 2016, Guillermo Ortiz has been a chairman of Latin America’s BTG Pactual. The former central banker of Mexico talks to Nick Fitzpatrick.
Not many banks plant olive trees, but the Bank of Palestine has a social mission. It also has ambitious expansion plans, says chairman Hashim Shawa. He talks to George Mitton.
The move to a three-day settlement cycle, the appearance of new stock exchanges, and recent rules on hedge funds were discussed by our panel in Cape Town. Chaired by George Mitton.
Our panel in Qatar spoke about frustration with regulators, a shortage of listed companies and plans for a new financial city in Doha. Chaired by George Mitton.
