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World Bank warns of further economic weakness in Mena region
The current outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is 10% unemployment and 4% growth, while figures for China are the reverse, according to a senior economist at the World Bank.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Nov 2011
Continued disturbances in the MENA region influences pace of global economic growth
Unrest in North African and the Middle East is impacting markets - particularly oil prices - and increasing volatility.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011
Audio: Interview with Simon Sole, CEO of Exclusive Analysis, about political risk
As conflict continues in Arab nations, Simon Sole from Exclusive Analysis, explains how political risk needs to factored into investment strategies by both hedge fund managers and investors.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Mar 2011 | 
HSBC launches sharia-compliant securities services in 17 markets
HSBC Securities Services and HSBC Amanah, the HSBC Group’s global Islamic financial services division, have launched a sharia-compliant securities service, HSBC Amanah Securities Services.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Mar 2011
Hedge funds struggle to find foothold in Gulf Co-operation states
The Gulf Co-operation Council states offer a challenging environment for hedge funds which are few on the ground. While investors in the region may be looking at alternatives, allocations remain low.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010
Marketing and distribution of hedge funds in the Middle East relies on local presence
Sophisticated investors in the Middle East are reluctant to allocate to hedge funds. Marketing funds in the Gulf Co-operation Council remains difficult as numbers of net worth individuals decline.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010
Middle East investors plan increased allocations to hedge funds
A majority of Middle East investors expect to increase or maintain their existing allocations to hedge funds in 2010. This is in stark contrast to 2009 when the majority expected to decrease allocations.......
Hedge Funds Review | 07 Mar 2010
Innovative plans for exchange
As the fate of smaller European stock exchanges hangs in the balance, Malta is seeking opportunities in new areas and plans some innovative offerings to guarantee its survival.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010
Higher oil price needed
While the oil producers have settled on a ‘fair price’ for oil of around $75 a barrel, Apicorp economist Wichai Turongpun believes this may be too low to stimulate economic recovery and sustain growth......
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2009
Credit crisis could be catalyst for local market
As Islamic product offerings continue to develop rapidly in the MENA region, there are signs that the corporate bond market is also maturing, particularly if local legislation is passed to further transparency......
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2009
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