GCC nationals are anticipated to boost their real estate investments in the UK according to report
July 13, 2022 In the face of global inflationary pressures, supply-chain disruption, and interest rate rises, GCC nationals are expected to increase their investments in UK real estate, according to a new report. The Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), a London-based independent Shariah-compliant bank, stated that there is a "clear opportunity for GCC investors to unleash the…
UAE’s ADIA and ADQ support the first Africa Sovereign Investors Forum and sign Rabat Declaration the Rabat Declaration
June 22, 2022 Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and ADQ, have signed the Rabat Declaration, extending support to the first Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), organized by Ithmar Capital, Morocco’s sovereign strategic investment fund. The Rabat Declaration marks “the establishment of ASIF as a facilitator and a catalyzer of bankable investment opportunities”. The forum brought together the region’s leading sovereign…
In the next five years, MENA energy investments will reach $879 billion
June 14, 2022 Energy investments in the Middle East and North Africa are projected to grow 9 per cent in the next five years to more than $879 billion, as energy exporters boost spending amid higher oil revenue, according to a report by Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp). The investments, which include both planned and committed investments in the region…
ESG investments boosts to $22.7 billion by global sovereign wealth funds in 2021
January 18, 2022 Investments by sovereign investors globally into funds and companies following environmental, social and governance standards surged by more than three times last year as government investment arms continued to add sustainability-linked assets to their portfolios. Investments by sovereign wealth funds in the ESG space surged to $22.7 billion at the end of last year from $7.2bn reported…
Mubadala’s financial results in 2021 recorded as ‘strong’, confirms UAE investments chief
January 18, 2022 Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company anticipates strong financial results in 2021 as it pursues a strategy of investment in “sectors with tailwind” from technology to renewable energy, a senior executive said. The fund, which is yet to reveal its 2021 results, expects this year to mark the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and may add other sectors…
Private Equity Headwinds?
July 27, 2021 (Dubai) An opinion piece by Alex Gemici, Chairman & CEO, Greenstone Equity Partners The market to acquire or invest into middle market companies, the primary strategy of private equity funds, is overheated with ever increasing valuations which make it hard to identify attractive opportunities for the funds to generate the expected returns for investors. The unofficial motto for the…
Fundamentals key in identifying successful IPO investment opportunities
July 11, 2021 (Dubai) Greenstone Equity Partners shares it's depth and breadth of expert industry knowledge on initial public offerings (IPO), and is leading the dialogue when it comes to challenges faced by investors looking to identify companies with positive long-term prospects when listing. Whilst IPOs are the cornerstone of modern equity markets and have the potential to provide large…
Greenstone Equity Partners supports Arden Group final close of Arden Real Estate Partners, III L.P. at $500 million in equity
June 22, 2021 (Dubai) Earlier this month, Arden Group announced the final close of the firm’s third fully discretionary equity fund, Arden Real Estate Partners, III L.P., at $500 million. Greenstone Equity Partners supported Arden in achieving fund closure by raising capital from its network of GCC-based institutional investors. Craig A. Spencer, Arden’s CEO, stated: although the global pandemic slowed…
Greenstone recognized globally as top placement firm in 2018 and 2019
December 5, 2019 (Dubai) In an article by Institutional Investor, Greenstone Equity Partners was highlighted as the top placement agent for funds closed from the beginning of 2018 through June 30, 2019. Greenstone assisted 32 funds which attracted a total of $17.9 billion over that period, according to Preqin's December 2019 League Tables special report on Prominent Placement Agents. Preqin…