Middle East
Commodities | 27 Jan 16
Is Saudi Arabia finally winning the global oil war?
Sometimes in global financial markets, change can be brutal as the market adjusts to a completely new reality. The second half of 2014 was one of these periods and witnessed the beginning of what would become one of the largest declines in global oil prices on record.
Emerging Markets | 25 Jan 16
Griffon Capital launches Iran flagship fund
Iran-focused asset management and private equity group Griffon Capital has launched Cayman Island-domiciled Griffon Iran Flagship Fund to tap into Iran’s public equity market.
Northstar plans Middle East and Africa expansion
Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services has announced plans to begin operating in the Middle East and Africa from a new office in Dubai.
Middle East | 22 Jan 16
Invesco’s Tolchard heads EMEA Fixed Income after reshuffle
Invesco’s well respected Middle East chief, Nick Tolchard, has moved to a new role as head of EMEA for Invesco Fixed Income (IFI), where he will lead the team charged with developing the distribution of the investment manager’s fixed-income products across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
FPI launches adviser academy in the UAE
Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched a financial adviser academy as part of a strategic plan to help support brokers and advisers that distribute its products.