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Friday Letter MENA's positive DarwinismThe shake-out occurring in the Middle East and North African private equity market could be just the dose of reality the fledgling industry needed.
- MENA's positive Darwinism
The shake-out occurring in the Middle East and North African private equity market could be just the dose of reality the fledgling industry needed, writes Oliver Smiddy.
- Shariah rules rule
Asian GPs turning to the Middle East for funding may need to consider adopting an Islamic fund structure, writes Jenny Blinch.
- HBG targets $150m for AIM-focused fund
HBG Special Opportunities Fund I will focus on MENASA-based companies struggling on AIM. The fund is also the firm's first move into Shariah-compliant investing.
- HBG sets up London office
The private equity and real estate firm is establishing an office in London to target investments on the AIM market.
- HBG to expand MENASA operations
The private equity and real estate firm will hire senior investment professionals as it looks to capitalise on 'a growing consumer market' and open two new offices.
- Former Pakistani minister joins HBG
Razak Dawood, previously Pakistan’s trade and industry minister, will advise the MENASA-focused firm as it uses a portion of its $500m fund to invest in South Asia.
- HBG buys $9.7m stake in Oman-based finance company
The investment firm, which counts the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia as one of its stakeholders, plan to invest $2bn in the region.
- Mid-East, South Asia distressed fund raises $120m(4)
Dubai-based distressed specialist HBG Holdings has held a second close on $120 million for its Middle East and South Asia-focussed fund. It is expected to close this year with commitments ‘north of $200 million’, more than double its initial target.
- Mid-East, South Asia distressed fund raises $120m(3)
Dubai-based distressed specialist HBG Holdings has held a second close on $120 million for its Middle East and South Asia-focussed fund. It is expected to close this year with commitments ‘north of $200 million’, more than double its initial target.