Asset managers in the Qatari capital discuss the dangers of moral hazard, the prospect of privatisation and a profit squeeze on their managed accounts business. Edited by George Mitton.
The United Arab Emirates is moving towards a âtwin peakâ regulatory model, with the Central Bank to become a prudential regulator and the Securities and
The historic centre of the Arab world is undergoing a fraught transition to democracy. Is Egypt a compelling investment opportunity or âa basket caseâ? George Mitton reports.
Islamic investing has been around for a number of decades, and in recent years this market has seen significant growth.
The biggest asset manager in Saudi Arabia could benefit if the country opens up its capital markets. But chief investment officer Faysal Badran says he has ways to target international investors if it does not. George Mitton reports.
The biggest asset manager in Saudi Arabia could benefit if the country opens up its capital markets. But chief investment officer Faysal Badran says he has ways to target international investors if it does not. George Mitton reports.
Companies in Abu Dhabi have cleaned up their balance sheets and the stock market is growing fast. Asset managers say the UAE capital is a good place to be. Chaired by George Mitton.
Companies in Abu Dhabi have cleaned up their balance sheets and the stock market is growing fast. Asset managers say the UAE capital is a good place to be. Chaired by George Mitton.
Rising trade flows between Asia and the Mena region hint at investment opportunities, which sovereign wealth funds are already exploiting. George Mitton reports.
Equity markets have boomed in the first weeks of this year, suggesting regional equity funds are set for good performance.
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.
