Sidra Capital on Private Equity

Saudi’s Sidra Capital on private equity, alts asset allocation

Amid the backdrop of shifting asset allocation dynamics and fluctuating valuations, Saudi-based Sidra Capital’s Hani Baothman shares his insights on alternatives and private equity. In October, Saudi-based alternative asset manager Sidra Capital partnered with BlackRock Alternatives to launch the Sidra-BlackRock Asia-Pacific Private Equity fund. It will offer Shariah-compliant private equity (PE) opportunities in the Asia-Pacific…

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Having a Positive Impact

Non-traditional asset classes have surged in popularity as investors have sought protection from the market turbulence. As part of its asset management offering, Sharia-compliant Saudi financial services company Sidra Capital focuses on two key areas: real estate and structured trade finance. Real estate is a popular investment for many investors in the region, where numerous…

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Eastern promise: The rise of family offices in the Middle East and Southeast Asia

The Middle East, in particular, is a well-established center of wealth but with an underdeveloped family office scene. With investors in the region having shown signs of repatriating capital since the onset of weaker oil prices more recently, the potential for a new generation of family offices to emerge could be significant. Thanks to its…

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UK Property Gives Shelter From The Storm

Long considered a safe haven for global capital. The flow of private investment began slowly in the wake of the Arab Spring five years ago but has picked up steam in the past 24 months, says Fadi Moussalli, head of the international capital group at JLL MENA. Families not previously known as overseas investors are asking for help to complete deals in a bid to diversify their income and…

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Saudi’s Sidra Capital Opening Islamic Trade Fund to GCC investors

Saudi Arabia-based investment bank Sidra Capital is changing its Islamic trade finance fund, initially established as closed-ended, to an open-ended format as it sees growing appetite from regional investors in the Gulf, its chief executive said. The Luxembourg-registered fund provides working capital to small businesses focusing on agricultural commodities, energy and metals, a segment often neglected by Islamic lenders,…