Asset management in the GCC: A market worth watching
A compelling opportunity for asset managers
On the ground or in the air?
Saudi strategy: going it alone or finding a partner?
Three hubs to serve a thriving market
Distribution holds the key
Fixed income, equity, local and international assets – a demand for all
Shariah-compliant market tests perceptions
Some remarkable numbers are thrown around about the global Islamic finance industry, though debate rages as to how reliable they are; commonly cited figures are $500 billion in managed assets, and a growth rate of 15–20%, underpinned by almost 300 institutions.
So if that’s the case, why isn’t every international fund manager trying to sell Shariah-compliant versions of their global equity products to high-net-worth people in the Gulf?
It’s one of the complications of this fascinating area. Shariah-compliant investment is clearly of immense importance, but opinion is enormously divided on how...
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