Accelerated adoption of technology and the shift away from fossil fuel dependence have helped to attract a record level of private equity (PE) and venture capital investment in the Mena region, according to ratings agency S&P.
Accelerated adoption of technology and the shift away from fossil fuel dependence have helped to attract a record level of private equity (PE) and venture capital investment in the Mena region, according to ratings agency S&P.
Saudi-based Sedco Capital is hoping to bring in US$175 million following the first close of its SC Private Equity Global Co-Investment Master Fund II.
Bahrain-based alternatives firm Investcorp has expanded its presence in the US financial services market with two acquisitions.
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is on the lookout for someone to head up its investment platform following the news that one of its top executives is set to take charge of a new low-carbon division at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc).
Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has launched a US$100 million shariah-compliant debt fund.
Credit rating agency S&P has revised its outlook on Bahrain from stable to positive.
The world’s largest asset manager is set to team up with one of the largest sovereign wealth for a series of major infrastructure projects.
Bahrain-based alternatives manager Investcorp is set to massively increase its holdings in Indian assets.
Abu Dhabi-based fund manager Chimera Capital has partnered with Alpha Wave Global for the launch of an open-ended credit fund.
Wafra, an alternatives asset manager backed by Kuwait’s public pension fund, has pulled in more than $1.5 billion of capital for a fund that will acquire minority stakes in other alternatives funds.
Amid a fresh wave of American sanctions, Romil Patel spoke to Meysam Hamedi, director of financial markets and instruments at Iran’s Securities & Exchange Organization (SEO).
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Since 2016, Guillermo Ortiz has been a chairman of Latin America’s BTG Pactual. The former central banker of Mexico talks to Nick Fitzpatrick.
Investors in the Middle East consider the tools that will be needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis, the continued appetite for dividend and why it’s all about tech. Chaired by Romil Patel.
Experts discuss the investment implications of the coronavirus pandemic, a delayed rebound in global growth and dealing with South Africa’s energy issues head on. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.
Our panel discusses Chinese investment in Africa, financial institutions’ contribution to economic sustainability and regulatory concerns. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.
With the MENA region at a tipping point, our panellists talk about economic diversification, the impact of regulation and the delayed Saudi Aramco listing. Chaired by Romil Patel in Dubai.