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MENA's Sovereign Wealth Funds Fueling growth or future folly? The Middle East's giant investment funds hold trillions, but can they drive sustainable development? Our latest explores the risks & rewards: https://lnkd.in/deiZzPnk #MENA #SWF #investing #infrastructure #Investing #InterestRates #Europe #MENA #finance #globalmarkets #economicpolicy #centralbanks #investmentstrategy #ECB #EuropeanEconomy #EuropeanStocks #Eurozone #MENAregion #EmergingMarkets #MENAinvesting #GulfCooperationCouncil #stocks #bonds #realestate #REITs #diversification #valueinvesting #portfolioallocation #riskmanagement

Innovative financial ideas with impact — Lazard welcomes the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to allow the recycling of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) via hybrid debt issued by Multilateral Development Banks. SDR 15bn of investment by rich countries = nearly SDR 40bn (USD 57bn) lent to poor countries. Powerfully sponsored by the African Development Bank Group and Banque Interaméricaine de Développement.   Read our February 2022 Policy Bief: Rechannelling SDRs in a responsible and efficient way — the case for rerouting SDRs through Multilateral Development Banks: https://lnkd.in/eyj5vW4P

Market changes are underway in China. Where are potential opportunities in one of the world’s largest domestic economies? Learn more from Nicholas Chui, CFA, CA, Portfolio Manager of Franklin Templeton’s Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF): https://lnkd.in/ggeZjCWS #closedendfunds #cef #china #invest #investing #investmentmanagement

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for South African investors? We certainly think so – and surprisingly, it’s not an oncoming train but an investment cycle where we may have already reached the turning point of maximum pessimism. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3xDfqCi #SAInvestments #InvestmentCycles #InvestmentOpportunities #WoodlandWealth

#Mozambique’s Sovereign Fund is an “important step” toward transparent management – IMF https://lnkd.in/gW-e6p2y #Moçambique

🌏 East meets Middle East! 🤝 Chinese VC and PE firms are setting their sights on the Middle East as traditional funding sources become scarce. Political tensions and a dwindling IPO market at home are pushing them to explore new horizons. 🌅 The Middle East, rich with sovereign wealth funds and affluent individuals, presents a promising alternative. But it’s not all smooth sailing - building trust and understanding Islamic finance regulations pose challenges. 🚧 Yet, with the Middle East seeking to diversify its investments beyond oil and gas, there’s common ground for collaboration. Challenges? Yes. Potential? Absolutely! 💼🚀 #China #MiddleEast #Investment #VC #PE

Don't miss out—tune in NOW to the JSE's 2nd Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference live from Guyana! 🌍💼 Stream it at jamstockex.com and gain insights from top industry leaders on shaping the future of Caribbean finance. Watch from anywhere and be part of the conversation. 🎥📊 #JSEConference #InvestInTheCaribbean #CapitalMarkets #Guyana #CaribbeanFinance

Sovereign Wealth Funds: Empowering GCC's Future Generations and Boosting National Economies

Investor Attraction Peaks in Saudi Markets: J.P. Morgan Insights During the Saudi Capital Market Forum, J.P. Morgan's Omar El-Amine highlighted the Kingdom's growing allure to global investors. With a focus on equity and debt markets, El-Amine praised #SaudiArabia's socio-economic reforms and regulatory improvements for bolstering the nation's investment profile. Discover more insights and the full commentary on the Saudi business landscape in Saudi Business News: https://ayr.app/l/ifEL #SaudiBusiness #SaudiNews #Vision2030 #SaudiArabia #JPMorgan #Investment #CapitalMarkets #EconomicGrowth #IPO #Finance #BusinessLeadership

Word of the day: #Sovereign #Wealth #Fund "It’s simply a mechanism through which countries make investments. A pot of money – often derived from oil or other commodities – that is then invested in shares, bonds, property or other areas of potential growth. Many of the countries that use sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have economies that are heavily reliant on one source of income, for example oil revenues in Norway and the Middle East. The investments made through the SWFs are effectively a way for those countries to diversify and become less reliant on a single stream of income". Source: https://lnkd.in/gQXSncWW World Economic Forum