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.
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has launched what it claims is the region’s first active venture capital (VC) fund of funds.
The GCC member states have announced plans for “an integrated programme that will soon be announced to enable the Kingdom of Bahrain to support its economic reforms and fiscal stability”.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the emirate’s international financial centre, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to jointly promote their respective fintech sectors.
Kuwait’s lawmakers are planning to introduce new foreign investment rules in order to generate a greater capital influx and stimulate its sluggish economy, following in the footsteps of the UAE and Saudi Arabia which have both introduced similar measures in recent weeks to help move away from an oil-dependent economy.
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.
|
|
