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Sovereign wealth funds see asset growth in 2008
The aggregate total assets for sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has continued to climb in 2008, according to a report* by Preqin.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Mar 2009
Investors' interest intensifies in hedge funds as countries compete for business
With vast sums looking for attractive investment opportunities, the Middle East is ripe for hedge fund development. While there are significant challenges still to overcome, liberalisation and the development......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008
Barclays raises capital from Middle East investors
Barclays is raising £7.3 billion ($11.8 billion) by selling shares to Abu Dhabi and Qatari investors to meet new UK cash reserve targets. The money will allow Barclays to strengthen its balance sheet......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2008
Focus on regional strategies brings value for investment managers
Following a strategy focused on a specific region gives managers a chance to concentrate on a specific universe of investment opportunities that can bring good returns for portfolios. Stephen Quigley and......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Oct 2008
SWFs allocation to hedge funds to increase according to State Street report
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) will provide strong flows into alternative investments and in particular hedge funds as well as private equity funds, according to latest research* by State Street. State......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Aug 2008
First ETF for Gulf region introduced by Lyxor and Coast
An exchange traded fund (ETF) focusing on Kuwait, known as Lyxor ETF Kuwait, has been launched by Lyxor Asset Management and Coast Investment & Development.
Hedge Funds Review | 29 Jul 2008
NEWS FEATURE SWFs eye hedge fund opportunities says State Street report
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) will provide strong flows into alternative investments and in particular hedge funds as well as private equity funds, according to latest research* by State Street.
Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jul 2008
Shariah compliant products pushing the boundaries of Islamic finance
Demand for Islamic financial instruments is expected to increase rapidly with some estimating 20% annual growth would not be unexceptional. Some estimates place the current value of Shariah compliant assets......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jul 2008
Islamic financing gets big push from Dubai initiative
The first Shariah compliant hedge fund platform has been set up by Barclays Capital and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), an agency of the Dubai government. The first compliant hedge......
Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jun 2008
Bahrain SWF most transparent in the Gulf
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, is ranked first for transparency in the Gulf region, according to research from the independent Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. Gulf......
Hedge Funds Review | 17 Jun 2008
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