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Hedge Funds Review, the market leading London-based publication, announced that their Third Annual Middle East Summit, sponsored by Investcorp, is coming to
The inaugural session of the event will be attended by Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of
Taking place on November 5-7 at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa in
Developed in close conjunction with event partners, Bahrain Financial Services Development (BFSD), part of the Economic Development Board, and global alternative asset manager Investcorp, the summit will attract major investors from across the GCC region, with leading fund managers from MENA, Europe, Asia and the
Areas to be addressed across the programme include a look at the recent legislative developments in the area, an overview of the current hedge funds market in the
The three-day summit will also incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities including a unique ‘race-day’ at the Bahrain International Circuit and a gala dinner with a celebrity chef flown in especially for the occasion.
Increasingly hedge funds are being utilised in the portfolios of institutional investors and high net worth individuals as an alternative means of maximising returns and increasing wealth.
This summit will explore the various strategies that are used and how issues such as geographical location and Sharia compliancy are being overcome in the rapidly growing
“The hedge funds market in the Gulf region is set for a period of unprecedented growth.” said Jane Dellar, managing director of BFSD.
“The recent revision of the Collective Investment Undertakings by the CBB introduces an Exempt fund category, enabling hedge funds and other alternative investments.
“This is yet another prime example of
Gary Long, Investcorp’s chief operating officer, said: “It is very appropriate for Investcorp to sponsor this event.
“Not only is it taking place in
Full details of the event can be found on the website – www.hedgefundsreview.com/mes
