DIFC Attracts Top Wealth Management Firms
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has attracted several notable names recently, taking the total number of wealth and asset management companies to over 300
Annual Investment Meeting brings to focus the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs)
Investment experts from around the world discussed the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs) at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Future Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Consortium of Chinese Banks Agree to Fund Port Terminal in Peru
A consortium of Chinese banks have agreed to lend $975 million for the construction and development of the Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal, located 67 km north of Lima in Peru.
TotalEnergies to Invest in Iraq’s Gas Growth Integrated Project
As a follow-up to the confirmation of the terms of development and production contract signed in September 2021. French energy giant TotalEnergies on Wednesday announced a multi-billion-dollar deal with the Iraqi government and will pick up a key stake in the Middle Eastern nation’s Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP).
Genting Malaysia Proposes Sale of Miami Land for $1.23 Billion
Genting Malaysia (GenM) Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Resorts World Miami LLC, expects to realise a gain of $966 million from the sale of four parcels of land measuring about 15.47 acres in Miami for $1.23 billion.
Global Pension Systems Ill-Prepared to Deal with Demographic Changes
Life expectancy has declined in many countries due to COVID-19 pandemic, but pensions systems across the world has remained ill-prepared to deal with demographic changes as the ageing of societies continues to accelerate, according to a new report from Allianz.
China Plans Shanghai-Hangzhou Hyperloop Train by 2035
China is all set to build its first hyperloop train line between Shanghai and Hangzhou, according to the nation’s top engineering and rail design institutes.
Istanbul International Airport was Busiest in March
Turkiye’s mega airport Istanbul was the busiest one in Europe, with an average of 1,263 daily flights in March, according to EUROCONTROL. Sabiha Gokcen, also in Istanbul, ranked 17th on the list with an average of 549 daily flights.
Unlocking the Future of ESG Investments
The rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments has seen an increase in demand for such products in the asset management market. However, concerns around the lack of clear ESG standards and the potential for “greenwashing” have regulators proposing new rules and guidance. Asset managers must ensure their ESG products deliver genuine outcomes to meet regulatory standards, but face challenges in finding enough investable opportunities in the market. The creation of high carbon transition funds by large institutional investors may offer a solution to the traditional divestment approach, contributing to real economy emission reductions. Firms launching new ESG products must stay ahead of the evolving regulatory environment, with KPMG’s Asset Management team offering effective ESG strategies and regulatory analysis to stay competitive.
DMCC Concludes ‘Made For Trade’ Roadshow in London
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) houses more than 2,000 British companies and they represented about 8% of the total number of firms in the Centre, acting as a conduit to British businesses looking to tap into regional and global markets by setting up a base in Dubai, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Senior Executive Chairman and Executive Director of the DMCC said.
