uae investors sacrifice returns for safety
Fear is driving investors in the United Arab Emirates to sacrifice performance in favour of preserving capital, according to a study published today.
Middle East
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hedge fund association plans middle east
The Alternative Investment Management Association has launched a Middle East initiative which will aim to “give the industry a voice” to regulators and policymakers and help engage with investors.
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janus capital intl opens in dubai
Janus Capital International has opened a representative office in Dubai, its first in the Middle East.
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middle east investment panorama 2012
The Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) recently issued new mutual fund regulations, which came into effect on 26 August 2012.
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Three largest advisers in uae revealed in survey
A total of 3,700 advisers are working in the UAE, which is a far bigger number than previously estimated and could imply that “the sector is over advised”, according to strategic consultancy Insight Discovery’s latest study.
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barwa bank launches first ever fund
Barwa Bank, a Qatar-based Shariah compliant bank, has launched its first fund.
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dubai regulator warns over misleading
One of Dubai’s main regulators has warned investors not to use a US-headquartered company which claims to be regulated to operate from the Dubai International Finance Centre.
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interest rate differentials guide gulf investors
Invesco’s latest weighty Gulf investor research report has revealed how a short term opportunity to invest in interest rate differentials is influencing local and expat investment behaviour.
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standard chartered adds to perry ansari roles
Standard Chartered, the London-based, Asia-focused banking group, has restructured its capital markets and syndications operations in the greater Gulf area, giving new responsibilities and expanded titles to Steve Perry and Salman Ansari.
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saidi leaves difc to focus on helping arab world
Nasser Saidi, one of the Gulfs best-known economists and a crusading corporate governance advocate, has left the Dubai International Financial Centre after more than six years as its chief economist.
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Saudi cma surprises gulf with hostile warning
Saudi Arabias regulator the Capital Market Authority has surprised many in the Gulf region by issuing a strongly worded warning notice to those operating without a licence in the country.
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new international director joins arbuthnot latham
Private independent bank Arbuthnot Latham has brought on board Linda Amili Clack to fill the newly-created position of international banking director and head of Middle East private banking.