Frontier Markets ETFs Soared in May
The iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF is proving Thursday's massive volume spike was not a fluke. Along with some other frontier markets ETFs ,...
UAE currency to be printed on home turf
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) signed a deal to introduce a mint in the country...
Investment funds switch out of Africa into MENA
According to BofA's investment funds flows positioning recent research, the MENA region now tempts GEM funds from Africa. However, the UAE surge was missed...
Nasdaq Dubai to launch bond trading platform
NASDAQ Dubai, the Middle East's international financial exchange, is preparing to open a platform on which investors can trade Sukuk (Islamic bonds) and conventional...
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Publishes 2012 ADIA Review
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) today published its 2012 ADIA Review, providing a thorough overview of its activities over the past year while...
Sovereign Wealth Funds allocate new assets to private equity
20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity
Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF ‘alternative investment’ story
Major sovereign governments and...
Investment opportunities drive Indian, Russian and Chinese capital into UAE
2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study
‘South-South’ trade in action - local investment opportunities drive Indian, Russian and Chinese capital into UAE
The United Arab...
Global demand for gold jewellery up 12% in Q1 2013
The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which reports on the period January-March 2013, shows a market driven by diverse global demand,...
Private Equity Focus Shifts From Emerging Markets
Private equity investment activity in the Americas is positioned for a solid year, while markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific tread water; this according to...
Investors Are Positioning For China Slowdown, Low Inflation
Allocators Scale Back in Commodities and Emerging Market Stocks
Investors are positioning themselves for slower growth in China and prolonged low inflation – sending commodities...
Hedge Funds Continue Gaining, Despite Selloff in Commodities
HFRI extends 1Q performance and high watermark with 6th consecutive monthly gain;
Quantitative, Trend Following Macro CTAs post strongest gain in 10 months
Hedge funds posted...
Abu Dhabi Plans to Set Up a Financial Free Zone
Abu Dhabi is preparing to establish a financial free zone which will be similar to the one in Dubai. The aim of this financial...
UAE based Indians have critical gaps in their financial, retirement planning
75% expect their children to look after them during retirement
Only 10% invest in any retirement plans
NRIs focus on relatively illiquid investments like gold and...
Standard Life announces Asia, Middle East expansion
Standard Life announced today that it will set up a new unit in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai to oversee and support its Asia...
Luxury Hotels Market Struggle with Decreased Demand in 2013
Luxury hotels have become less attractive for investments, according to a recently issued paper on the current trends in hotel development by a...
Fund Manager Survey finds investors less positive
Global investors are moderating their earlier exuberance in the face of somewhat lower conviction over global growth, though they remain positive towards equity markets...
UAE investors are building property into their portfolio
49% of UAE investors expect property to perform strongly over the next five years
Most investors hold a low risk or balanced investment portfolio
27% consider...
SCA to issue new regulations to enhance stock markets
The 5th Annual Conference of the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (ESCA) was held here in Dubai under the auspices of Engineer Sultan bin...