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Hedge funds rely on consultants for advice on risky political environment

Hedge funds are using consultants and political advisors to monitor political events such as elections, civil unrest and regulation, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa and emerging markets....

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

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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 | screening image

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 2010secure

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 2010secure

Expanding markets widen service range

Where are the new or expanding markets for fund administration? How is growth in emerging markets impacting fund administration services?

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Apr 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 2010secure

Desert sands yield opportunity: special report on the Middle East

The Middle East has weathered the financial crisis well. Hedge Funds Review finds out why it is time for hedge funds to start setting up shop in the region.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Nov 2009secure

S & P’s signs index deal with Saudi Stock Exchange

Standard & Poor's has signed an index creation agreement with the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Under the deal Standard & Poor's can use Tadawul securities data to maintain current and launch new indexes......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2009

Islamic investable assets triple

Leading industry players are trying to strengthen their market positions and renew growth strategies. Opportunities exist for Islamic investments while the Shariah-compliant funds industry could act as......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2009secure

Islamic assets present untapped opportunities

Shariah sensitive investable assets in 2008 in the Gulf Co-operation Council states and Asia almost tripled to $736 billion compared with $267 billion in 2007 according to figures released by Ernst & Young......

Hedge Funds Review | 26 May 2009

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