BlackRock and Alliance Bernstein to Invest in Klaviyo
Major asset manager including BlackRock and research and services firm Alliance Bernstein LP have evinced interest to be cornerstone investors in the marketing automation company Klaviyo’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by end of this year and Klaviyo hopes to raise up to $518 million in the public listing, media reports said.
Middle East’s Asset Management Industry Navigates Growth Challenges and Seeks New Avenues
The Middle East’s asset management industry defies economic headwinds with $1.3 trillion in assets under management, marking a remarkable 7 percent compound annual growth rate. While outperforming European and American peers, leaders in the region face a critical turning point. They must reassess strategies to regain profit growth and navigate a changing landscape. Prioritizing profitability, exploring high-growth alternative investments, and embracing technology for personalized client experiences are key strategies for success. The industry’s resilience and adaptability position it for continued growth in the Middle East’s dynamic market.
Middle East’s Asset Management Industry Outperforms Global Trends, Fosters Transformation
In a remarkable feat, the asset management industry in the Middle East has defied global economic challenges, recording a growth rate of 7% in 2022 and reaching a staggering $1.3 trillion in assets under management. This accomplishment starkly contrasts the global trend, where the asset management industry witnessed a decline of 10%. According to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, asset managers in the region are urged to transform their businesses in the face of market uncertainties, fee compression, rising costs, and technological advancements. The Middle East’s positive growth outlook, driven by higher oil income and favourable equity market developments, sets it apart from its global counterparts. However, the report emphasizes the need for asset managers to adapt and diversify their revenue streams while leveraging technology to create unique client experiences. This transformation is crucial for sustained profitability in an ever-changing market landscape. By embracing change and exploring alternative investments, asset managers in the Middle East can position themselves as leaders in the global market.
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
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs to cut asset management investments that weighed on earnings
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s asset management arm will significantly reduce the $59 billion of alternative investments that weighed on the bank’s earnings, an executive told Reuters.
Bank of Japan makes surprise policy tweak
The Bank of Japan has slightly loosened the shackles on its 10-year yield target and said it will review the operation of its yield-curve control policy, surprising financial markets and sending the yen sharply higher.
Credit Suisse scrambles to finalise revamp as deadline looms
Credit Suisse is racing to firm up sales of part of its business that could limit the cash it needs from investors, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said, with just days to go before the bank unveils an overhaul.
Exclusive: Credit Suisse sounds out investors about capital hike – sources
Credit Suisse is sounding out investors for fresh cash, two people familiar with the matter said, approaching them for the fourth time in around seven years as it attempts a radical overhaul of its investment bank.
Analysis: Sterling returns to the 1980s, and it may get cheaper still
Sterling’s slide against the dollar to a rate last seen in 1985 has sparked talk of a dramatic spiral downwards that ends in a collapse in confidence in British assets and a balance of payments crisis.
EXCLUSIVE Allianz in talks with banks for China asset management venture -sources
Allianz SE (ALVG.DE) is in talks with Chinese banks to set up a majority-owned asset management venture in the world’s second-largest economy, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, aiming to tap a $4.3 trillion market for wealth products.
