The DIFCâs strategy chief explains the centreâs popularity in the face of high rents, and admits there is a shortage of DIFC-domiciled funds. He meets George Mitton.
The DIFCâs strategy chief explains the centreâs popularity in the face of high rents, and admits there is a shortage of DIFC-domiciled funds. He meets George Mitton.
Could relegation to a frontier market be a blessing in disguise for Moroccoâs stock exchange? Orlando Crowcroft reports.
When the 15-storey twin banners announcing the successful IPO of Emirates REIT [real estate investment trust] were unfurled on the Gate Building in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on April 8, 2014, it was a significant event for everyone concerned.
Our panel in Abu Dhabi discussed sovereign wealth funds, plans for the UAEâs second financial free zone, and memories of unscrupulous wealth managers. Chaired by George Mitton.
New fund rules in Saudi Arabia could open up the market for independent custodians, though some obstacles must still be overcome. George Mitton reports.
The UAE and Qatar have been reclassified from frontier to emerging markets by MSCI. However the regionâs giant, Saudi Arabia, looms large, says Akber Khan, of Al Rayan Investment.
MENA stock markets continued to rally in the first quarter of the year and the regionâs IPO market is expected to pick up.
A greater focus on domestic affairs under the new emir could yield investment opportunities in Qatar, but the countryâs asset management industry is still finding its feet. Chaired by George Mitton in Doha.
A greater focus on domestic affairs under the new emir could yield investment opportunities in Qatar, but the countryâs asset management industry is still finding its feet. Chaired by George Mitton in Doha.
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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