The Qatari fund manager would consider a partnership with an Asian firm, but first wants to boost its local equity penetration – a tough ask in the Middle East.
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They see Doha as a safe haven and favour emerging markets for offshore investment. They are also active in managing their wealth and prefer Africa and Europe over the US.
Even relative safe havens such as the GCC countries have suffered from turbulence in the wider Middle East and North Africa, despite the region’s potential.
Asia-Pacific portfolio managers feel equities will outperform other asset classes next year, and that commodities and property are the most attractive alternative investments.
Qatar Investment Authority has boosted its legal team by hiring a partner from the US law firm’s Japan office to help allocate its fast-growing pool of capital.
Asia-based investment industry CEOs are exploring how to tap institutional capital and rich individuals in the Middle East.
The sovereign wealth fund is following regional peers in seeking to invest directly into China, reflecting growing links between the two regions.
Global fund houses should help to strengthen Asia-Middle East links by taking the ‘mea’ out of Emea, say senior executives from the Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
Qatar isn’t all about sand and soccer. It's also striving to build an asset management industry.
The Swiss private bank cites its sustainable investment credentials as an advantage when it comes to offering a range of Islamic wealth products.
