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Ucits: Onshore Draw

The use of Ucits-compliant platforms is gaining traction among Mena asset managers, attracted by investor demand for more highly regulated funds. It’s been 25 … read more »

NEWS

• Single-family offices preferred by Mena UHNW investors, study finds

  
  

  Single-family offices (SFOs) are the most popular mode of investment for ultra-high net worth individuals in the Middle East due to the increased autonomy, control … read more »

• Central Bank directive to hit Egyptian money market funds

  Money market and fixed income funds in Egypt have been put under pressure by an Egyptian central bank directive which is set to limit … read more »

• ‘South-south’ investment boosts UAE

  Private capital that is flowing into the UAE from outside the GCC is increasingly coming from emerging markets rather than the developed world, according … read more »

• ADIA hires new infrastructure investment head

  The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has appointed John McCarthy as global head of infrastructure investments, the sovereign wealth fund has announced. McCarthy was … read more »

• BLME plans Dubai office as assets grow

  UK-based Bank of London and the Middle East (BLME) plans to open an office in Dubai as its assets grow, its chief executive said … read more »

• PineBridge Investments appoints new Mena CIO

• Ahlibank to launch shariah-compliant fund next week

• Former NFL star to launch Islamic SME fund in UAE

• Tadawul discusses integration with other stock exchanges

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The Analyst: A regional first

Our recently completed 2013 annual survey of Mena funds has produced its first S&P Capital IQ Long-Term Gradings (LTG) in the region. Khaleej Equity … read more »