Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment firm Gulf Capital has acquired Bico, an Asian firm that operates a hotel-booking network in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, in a further sign of closer
Although Saudi Arabia is reducing state spending in response to the low oil price, a policy of ring-fencing strategic projects, "is likely to come at the cost of wide and unsustainable
Doha-based investment group QInvest says its profits in the third quarter rose two-thirds compared with the same period in 2014, while revenues rose by more than a third.
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
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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