NBK Capital, a leading investment management firm in the Middle East, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015 after achieving over 20 awards. The firm is dedicated to offering innovative financial products tailored to clients with a global reach, regional focus, and personal service. ETFs focused on the Middle East have struggled to gain traction due to regulatory challenges and a lack of understanding, but are expected to grow as Saudi Arabia joins emerging market indices and more international investors recognize the potential of regional markets.
- Shariah-compliant investing is appealing to both Muslim and non-Muslim investors. Examples from Malaysia and the US show significant non-Muslim demand.
- Management fees for Shariah-compliant funds on the UCITS platform are comparable to conventional funds, ranging from 1.5-2.25%.
- Shariah screening involves business screening to exclude prohibited industries and financial screening to exclude stocks with high debt, receivables, and cash reserves. This ensures stable, lower risk investments.
- The Islamic investment universe is large, with the Dow Jones Islamic World Index covering over 2400 stocks worth $18.35 trillion and the Asia Pacific index covering 1146 stocks worth $4
The document discusses Islamic investment funds and Sharia-compliant investing. It notes that Sharia-compliant funds such as those available through UCITS platforms in Dublin and Luxembourg are growing in popularity with both Muslim and non-Muslim investors. Management fees for Sharia funds are comparable to conventional funds. The document also outlines the size and growth of the global Sukuk market as an important aspect of Sharia-compliant fixed income investing.
The document discusses investment trusts and mutual funds. It provides information on the history and introduction of the National Investment Trust (NIT) in Pakistan, including its objectives to provide regular income and capital appreciation to unit holders. It describes NIT's portfolio, returns, restructuring program to modernize practices, and its mission to be a resourceful investment strategy for shareholders. NIT has over 62,000 unit holders and aims to maximize returns through investments in approximately 600 listed Pakistani companies.
1) Islamic funds have a large global investment universe of over 2,400 stocks worth $18 trillion. They have demonstrated higher returns than conventional indexes.
2) Islamic funds are not just for Muslims. Many non-Muslim investors in Malaysia, the US, and Europe invest in Islamic funds for their ethical screening processes and risk management benefits.
3) Management fees for Islamic funds on the UCITS platform are comparable to conventional funds, ranging from 1.5-2.25%. This indicates Islamic funds can provide similar investment opportunities without additional costs.
National Investment Trust (NIUT) is Pakistan's largest and oldest mutual fund, with a portfolio valued at approximately Rs. 63 billion invested in around 389 listed Pakistani companies. NIUT has over 48,847 unit holders and invests primarily in equities that correlate highly with the Karachi Stock Exchange 100 index. The fund offers investors professional management, diversification, and convenience.
This document discusses Islamic investment funds. It notes that as of 2012, over 750 Islamic funds globally managed $60 billion in assets across equity, real estate, commodities and other asset classes. Popular locations for Islamic funds include Luxembourg, Dublin and the Cayman Islands which collectively make up 12% of total Islamic funds. The document discusses the growth of Islamic funds in various regions and notes they are no longer seen as alternative but competitive with conventional funds. It outlines reasons for non-Muslim investment in Islamic funds such as socially responsible investing and comparable long-term returns. Overall the document provides an overview of the Islamic funds landscape and types of Shariah-compliant funds available.
NBK Capital, a leading investment management firm in the Middle East, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015 after achieving over 20 awards. The firm is dedicated to offering innovative financial products tailored to clients with a global reach, regional focus, and personal service. ETFs focused on the Middle East have struggled to gain traction due to regulatory challenges and a lack of understanding, but are expected to grow as Saudi Arabia joins emerging market indices and more international investors recognize the potential of regional markets.
- Shariah-compliant investing is appealing to both Muslim and non-Muslim investors. Examples from Malaysia and the US show significant non-Muslim demand.
- Management fees for Shariah-compliant funds on the UCITS platform are comparable to conventional funds, ranging from 1.5-2.25%.
- Shariah screening involves business screening to exclude prohibited industries and financial screening to exclude stocks with high debt, receivables, and cash reserves. This ensures stable, lower risk investments.
- The Islamic investment universe is large, with the Dow Jones Islamic World Index covering over 2400 stocks worth $18.35 trillion and the Asia Pacific index covering 1146 stocks worth $4
The document discusses Islamic investment funds and Sharia-compliant investing. It notes that Sharia-compliant funds such as those available through UCITS platforms in Dublin and Luxembourg are growing in popularity with both Muslim and non-Muslim investors. Management fees for Sharia funds are comparable to conventional funds. The document also outlines the size and growth of the global Sukuk market as an important aspect of Sharia-compliant fixed income investing.
The document discusses investment trusts and mutual funds. It provides information on the history and introduction of the National Investment Trust (NIT) in Pakistan, including its objectives to provide regular income and capital appreciation to unit holders. It describes NIT's portfolio, returns, restructuring program to modernize practices, and its mission to be a resourceful investment strategy for shareholders. NIT has over 62,000 unit holders and aims to maximize returns through investments in approximately 600 listed Pakistani companies.
1) Islamic funds have a large global investment universe of over 2,400 stocks worth $18 trillion. They have demonstrated higher returns than conventional indexes.
2) Islamic funds are not just for Muslims. Many non-Muslim investors in Malaysia, the US, and Europe invest in Islamic funds for their ethical screening processes and risk management benefits.
3) Management fees for Islamic funds on the UCITS platform are comparable to conventional funds, ranging from 1.5-2.25%. This indicates Islamic funds can provide similar investment opportunities without additional costs.
National Investment Trust (NIUT) is Pakistan's largest and oldest mutual fund, with a portfolio valued at approximately Rs. 63 billion invested in around 389 listed Pakistani companies. NIUT has over 48,847 unit holders and invests primarily in equities that correlate highly with the Karachi Stock Exchange 100 index. The fund offers investors professional management, diversification, and convenience.
This document discusses Islamic investment funds. It notes that as of 2012, over 750 Islamic funds globally managed $60 billion in assets across equity, real estate, commodities and other asset classes. Popular locations for Islamic funds include Luxembourg, Dublin and the Cayman Islands which collectively make up 12% of total Islamic funds. The document discusses the growth of Islamic funds in various regions and notes they are no longer seen as alternative but competitive with conventional funds. It outlines reasons for non-Muslim investment in Islamic funds such as socially responsible investing and comparable long-term returns. Overall the document provides an overview of the Islamic funds landscape and types of Shariah-compliant funds available.
The document discusses Islamic investment funds and their growth globally. Some key points:
- Over 750 Islamic funds globally now manage $60 billion in assets across various classes like equity, real estate, commodities.
- Popular locations for Islamic funds include Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, and Bahrain which are used as distribution hubs for the Middle East.
- Islamic funds are growing in popularity not just with Muslims concerned with Sharia compliance, but also with non-Muslims seeking socially responsible and ethical investments with comparable or higher returns than conventional funds.
MENA PEA_10th Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Report for 2015Lina El Zein
Private equity and venture capital activity in the MENA region continued to grow in 2015 according to the report. The number of disclosed transactions increased significantly from 72 in 2014 to 175 in 2015, reflecting growth in both private equity and venture capital investments. While total investment values decreased slightly by 4% compared to 2014 levels, the average size of private equity deals decreased. Fundraising levels also declined compared to previous years, though some managers adopted a "deal by deal" approach rather than relying on formal funds. Overall, private equity managers surveyed indicated continued challenges with fundraising in 2016 but demonstrated an ability to find investment opportunities and increase divestment values and levels.
Private Equity in Africa – thoughts and comparisons from the Middle East…Ben Sims
Darren Harris and Ben Sims, both of Addleshaw Goddard's Dubai office, outline some of the common characteristics between the landscape in the Middle East and that in Africa, investing in Africa from the Middle East and the challenges facing the landscapes.
4th Venture Capital in MENA Report ( 2013 in review) MENA Private Equity Asso...Rami Al-Karmi
4th Venture Capital in MENA Report ( 2013 in review) MENA Private Equity Association includes my thought leadership piece on page 19 - Section4 titled :
Entrepreneurship versus Business as usual in MENA - the "new reality"
This document discusses the role of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). It begins by categorizing SWFs into stabilization funds, savings funds, reserve investment corporations, development funds, and pension reserve funds. It then examines the purposes of SWFs, noting they can be used to manage commodity revenue volatility, save for future generations, or pursue higher investment returns. The size and growth of SWFs is also analyzed. Newly established SWFs are mentioned. The document reviews literature on SWFs and responsible investing, national development objectives, and their potential destabilizing effects. It finds evidence SWF investment impacts can differ based on the SWF's objectives and investment timeframe.
A presentation covered the concept of mutual funds in Pakistan, including their advantages like diversification and professional management. It discussed types of mutual fund schemes structured by objectives and investments. Major mutual fund companies in Pakistan discussed were the National Investment Trust and Al Meezan Investment Management, the largest Shariah-compliant fund. The steps to invest in a mutual fund were also outlined.
Hedge Fund Fundamentals' first educational infographic provides an easy-to-read and accessible way to learn basics about hedge funds. Not only will users learn about industry assets under management, when hedge funds were created, and how they assist institutional investors meet their financial obligations, but the infographic also offers graphic representations of various aspects of the industry and its benefits to investors.
Learn more about the global hedge fund industry at: www.hedgefundfundamentals.com.
This document summarizes a study on private equity approaches in sub-Saharan Africa. It conducted interviews with 43 stakeholders in the African private equity industry. It finds that while interest in investing in Africa is rising, challenges remain around fundraising, deal flow, and talent. Private equity firms are addressing these challenges through innovative strategies. They are specializing in industry niches, finding new sources of patient capital beyond traditional investors, and providing value-add to deals beyond just capital through networks and expertise. Overall, the private equity industry in Africa is becoming more sophisticated but deal making remains challenging compared to more developed markets.
1) The document analyzes the performance of Islamic mutual funds compared to conventional funds using data from 46 Islamic mutual funds between 1997-2002.
2) It finds that during the market boom period, Islamic equity funds demonstrated high positive returns, even higher than their benchmarks. However, during the market decline in 2000-2001, Islamic fund returns dropped along with the overall market decline.
3) The analysis uses various performance measures to compare returns of Islamic funds to market benchmarks and evaluates funds by investment category. The results show Islamic funds perform similarly to conventional funds, with no significant outperformance or underperformance.
what is Mutual Funds by Ihsanullah mansoorihsan467
I am Ihsanullah mansoor from Afghanistan currently enrolled student of the University of Haripur,Haripur,KPK,Pakistan at the department of management sciences.
This document provides an overview of NAFA Mutual Funds. It discusses that NAFA is a non-banking finance company licensed for asset management and advisory services. It manages 11 open-ended mutual funds and 2 pension funds, with categories including money market, income, asset allocation, balanced, equity and Shariah-compliant funds. The document outlines the investment objectives and strategies of various NAFA funds and pension plans. It also describes the benefits of investing in NAFA such as diversification, potential high returns, and tax incentives. However, it notes weaknesses such as limited retail penetration and concentration of investors.
This document provides a report on treasury and fund management by a group of 4 students. It includes:
- An overview of the Pakistani mutual funds industry, types of mutual funds, top 3 asset managers, and roles of various entities involved.
- A description of the methodology used for the project, which involved collecting secondary data on 4 UBL mutual funds over 3 years and analyzing performance, risk management, and portfolio composition.
- The objectives of the study are to analyze mutual funds' performance, portfolio valuation, and risk management, and to evaluate the funds' risk-return profiles using metrics like beta, standard deviation, and market correlation.
This document discusses venture capital financing. It begins by providing context on the origins of venture capital in India in the 1970s. It then defines venture capital as long-term financing provided to early-stage companies, typically in technology industries, that require proof of concept. The document categorizes venture capital firms as independent, captive, or semi-captive. It also discusses characteristics of venture capital like financing risky ventures, providing equity, management support, and a limited time horizon. Finally, it outlines the five steps of the venture capital investment process.
The document provides an executive summary of the Israel Asian Fund (IAF), a tailor-made venture capital fund dedicated to tapping into Israel's diverse innovation for Hong Kong investors. The IAF will have a target fund size of USD 100 million, with a minimum investment of USD 25 million and a 5-year investment period. It will focus on selected industries where Israel is an international leader in innovation, such as life sciences, software, internet, and cleantech. The IAF team has extensive experience in corporate finance, technology, and investing in Israel.
From the Trenches to Traction: How Unit 8200 is Transforming Israel's Tech SceneOurCrowd
Join the Israel Defense Force’s Unit 8200 alum Gadi Mazor, also CTO and General Partner at OurCrowd, and Zack Miller, Head of the Investor Community at OurCrowd, for a lively Q&A discussion about the Israeli military intelligence unit that drives the Startup Nation's high-tech industry. This elite technology unit's alumni who enter into the civilian market have earned a reputation for their unique entrepreneurial skills and for creating outstanding, successful, and innovative startups.
Join us and:
Learn how Unit 8200 helped transform the basis of Israel's economy and drives the startup ecosystem
Harness the same skills acquired from serving in Unit 8200 and how alumni apply them for the entrepreneurial world
Hear the success stories of Unit 8200 alumni
Receive sage advice from experienced Unit 8200 alumni-turned-entrepreneurs
Sovereign wealth funds have become significant global investors, with assets totaling $2-3 trillion. As their assets continue growing, some funds could rival the largest private asset managers. However, sovereign wealth funds also raise policy issues around lack of transparency and potential distortions in asset prices from non-commercial investment decisions. Whether sovereign wealth funds positively or negatively impact global financial stability depends on whether their investment decisions are fully motivated by returns and risks or influenced by non-commercial objectives.
PROPARCO is dedicated arm to private sector of AFD, the French DFI. - It issues a magazine which in it #2 tries to respond a question on Private Equity role in African development
Getting public-private partnerships going: good practices from the MENA regionOECDglobal
This document summarizes a presentation on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It provides examples of successful PPP projects in countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. It also outlines some challenges to implementing PPPs in MENA countries, such as a lack of centralized PPP units and long-term planning. Key success factors for enhancing PPP delivery include developing viable bankable projects, establishing PPP laws and dedicated units, and educating decision-makers and the public. PPP laws from countries like Egypt and Kuwait that establish transparent procurement processes and define public and private sector risks are highlighted as international best practices.
The document discusses Islamic investment funds and their growth globally. Some key points:
- Over 750 Islamic funds globally now manage $60 billion in assets across various classes like equity, real estate, commodities.
- Popular locations for Islamic funds include Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, and Bahrain which are used as distribution hubs for the Middle East.
- Islamic funds are growing in popularity not just with Muslims concerned with Sharia compliance, but also with non-Muslims seeking socially responsible and ethical investments with comparable or higher returns than conventional funds.
MENA PEA_10th Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Report for 2015Lina El Zein
Private equity and venture capital activity in the MENA region continued to grow in 2015 according to the report. The number of disclosed transactions increased significantly from 72 in 2014 to 175 in 2015, reflecting growth in both private equity and venture capital investments. While total investment values decreased slightly by 4% compared to 2014 levels, the average size of private equity deals decreased. Fundraising levels also declined compared to previous years, though some managers adopted a "deal by deal" approach rather than relying on formal funds. Overall, private equity managers surveyed indicated continued challenges with fundraising in 2016 but demonstrated an ability to find investment opportunities and increase divestment values and levels.
Private Equity in Africa – thoughts and comparisons from the Middle East…Ben Sims
Darren Harris and Ben Sims, both of Addleshaw Goddard's Dubai office, outline some of the common characteristics between the landscape in the Middle East and that in Africa, investing in Africa from the Middle East and the challenges facing the landscapes.
4th Venture Capital in MENA Report ( 2013 in review) MENA Private Equity Asso...Rami Al-Karmi
4th Venture Capital in MENA Report ( 2013 in review) MENA Private Equity Association includes my thought leadership piece on page 19 - Section4 titled :
Entrepreneurship versus Business as usual in MENA - the "new reality"
This document discusses the role of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). It begins by categorizing SWFs into stabilization funds, savings funds, reserve investment corporations, development funds, and pension reserve funds. It then examines the purposes of SWFs, noting they can be used to manage commodity revenue volatility, save for future generations, or pursue higher investment returns. The size and growth of SWFs is also analyzed. Newly established SWFs are mentioned. The document reviews literature on SWFs and responsible investing, national development objectives, and their potential destabilizing effects. It finds evidence SWF investment impacts can differ based on the SWF's objectives and investment timeframe.
A presentation covered the concept of mutual funds in Pakistan, including their advantages like diversification and professional management. It discussed types of mutual fund schemes structured by objectives and investments. Major mutual fund companies in Pakistan discussed were the National Investment Trust and Al Meezan Investment Management, the largest Shariah-compliant fund. The steps to invest in a mutual fund were also outlined.
Hedge Fund Fundamentals' first educational infographic provides an easy-to-read and accessible way to learn basics about hedge funds. Not only will users learn about industry assets under management, when hedge funds were created, and how they assist institutional investors meet their financial obligations, but the infographic also offers graphic representations of various aspects of the industry and its benefits to investors.
Learn more about the global hedge fund industry at: www.hedgefundfundamentals.com.
This document summarizes a study on private equity approaches in sub-Saharan Africa. It conducted interviews with 43 stakeholders in the African private equity industry. It finds that while interest in investing in Africa is rising, challenges remain around fundraising, deal flow, and talent. Private equity firms are addressing these challenges through innovative strategies. They are specializing in industry niches, finding new sources of patient capital beyond traditional investors, and providing value-add to deals beyond just capital through networks and expertise. Overall, the private equity industry in Africa is becoming more sophisticated but deal making remains challenging compared to more developed markets.
1) The document analyzes the performance of Islamic mutual funds compared to conventional funds using data from 46 Islamic mutual funds between 1997-2002.
2) It finds that during the market boom period, Islamic equity funds demonstrated high positive returns, even higher than their benchmarks. However, during the market decline in 2000-2001, Islamic fund returns dropped along with the overall market decline.
3) The analysis uses various performance measures to compare returns of Islamic funds to market benchmarks and evaluates funds by investment category. The results show Islamic funds perform similarly to conventional funds, with no significant outperformance or underperformance.
what is Mutual Funds by Ihsanullah mansoorihsan467
I am Ihsanullah mansoor from Afghanistan currently enrolled student of the University of Haripur,Haripur,KPK,Pakistan at the department of management sciences.
This document provides an overview of NAFA Mutual Funds. It discusses that NAFA is a non-banking finance company licensed for asset management and advisory services. It manages 11 open-ended mutual funds and 2 pension funds, with categories including money market, income, asset allocation, balanced, equity and Shariah-compliant funds. The document outlines the investment objectives and strategies of various NAFA funds and pension plans. It also describes the benefits of investing in NAFA such as diversification, potential high returns, and tax incentives. However, it notes weaknesses such as limited retail penetration and concentration of investors.
This document provides a report on treasury and fund management by a group of 4 students. It includes:
- An overview of the Pakistani mutual funds industry, types of mutual funds, top 3 asset managers, and roles of various entities involved.
- A description of the methodology used for the project, which involved collecting secondary data on 4 UBL mutual funds over 3 years and analyzing performance, risk management, and portfolio composition.
- The objectives of the study are to analyze mutual funds' performance, portfolio valuation, and risk management, and to evaluate the funds' risk-return profiles using metrics like beta, standard deviation, and market correlation.
This document discusses venture capital financing. It begins by providing context on the origins of venture capital in India in the 1970s. It then defines venture capital as long-term financing provided to early-stage companies, typically in technology industries, that require proof of concept. The document categorizes venture capital firms as independent, captive, or semi-captive. It also discusses characteristics of venture capital like financing risky ventures, providing equity, management support, and a limited time horizon. Finally, it outlines the five steps of the venture capital investment process.
The document provides an executive summary of the Israel Asian Fund (IAF), a tailor-made venture capital fund dedicated to tapping into Israel's diverse innovation for Hong Kong investors. The IAF will have a target fund size of USD 100 million, with a minimum investment of USD 25 million and a 5-year investment period. It will focus on selected industries where Israel is an international leader in innovation, such as life sciences, software, internet, and cleantech. The IAF team has extensive experience in corporate finance, technology, and investing in Israel.
From the Trenches to Traction: How Unit 8200 is Transforming Israel's Tech SceneOurCrowd
Join the Israel Defense Force’s Unit 8200 alum Gadi Mazor, also CTO and General Partner at OurCrowd, and Zack Miller, Head of the Investor Community at OurCrowd, for a lively Q&A discussion about the Israeli military intelligence unit that drives the Startup Nation's high-tech industry. This elite technology unit's alumni who enter into the civilian market have earned a reputation for their unique entrepreneurial skills and for creating outstanding, successful, and innovative startups.
Join us and:
Learn how Unit 8200 helped transform the basis of Israel's economy and drives the startup ecosystem
Harness the same skills acquired from serving in Unit 8200 and how alumni apply them for the entrepreneurial world
Hear the success stories of Unit 8200 alumni
Receive sage advice from experienced Unit 8200 alumni-turned-entrepreneurs
Sovereign wealth funds have become significant global investors, with assets totaling $2-3 trillion. As their assets continue growing, some funds could rival the largest private asset managers. However, sovereign wealth funds also raise policy issues around lack of transparency and potential distortions in asset prices from non-commercial investment decisions. Whether sovereign wealth funds positively or negatively impact global financial stability depends on whether their investment decisions are fully motivated by returns and risks or influenced by non-commercial objectives.
PROPARCO is dedicated arm to private sector of AFD, the French DFI. - It issues a magazine which in it #2 tries to respond a question on Private Equity role in African development
Getting public-private partnerships going: good practices from the MENA regionOECDglobal
This document summarizes a presentation on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It provides examples of successful PPP projects in countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. It also outlines some challenges to implementing PPPs in MENA countries, such as a lack of centralized PPP units and long-term planning. Key success factors for enhancing PPP delivery include developing viable bankable projects, establishing PPP laws and dedicated units, and educating decision-makers and the public. PPP laws from countries like Egypt and Kuwait that establish transparent procurement processes and define public and private sector risks are highlighted as international best practices.
This document provides guidance on raising seed capital from venture capital firms and other investors. It discusses the basics of venture capital and seed stage funding. Key points include:
- Seed funding ranges from $50k-$1.5M and is used to build an initial product and validate the business idea. It discusses various sources of seed capital including angels, accelerators, seed funds, and some VCs.
- Preparing for a fundraise involves launching a minimum viable product to prove traction, finding experienced advisors, crafting an investor pitch deck, and networking within the startup community.
- When pitching investors, the goals are to excite them about the opportunity and make them fear missing out. The pitch should
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This document discusses IFC operations and strategy in Iraq. It provides an overview of IFC activities in Iraq, including $700 million committed to 6 companies/projects. IFC's strategy in Iraq centers around diversifying the economy away from oil, strengthening institutions, developing a favorable business environment, and strengthening private sector growth. Some challenges facing investors in Iraq include poor legal/regulatory frameworks, lack of transparency, and unreliable dispute resolution mechanisms.
The World Bank Group consists of 5 institutions that provide financing and assistance to developing countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides loans to middle-income countries, the International Development Association provides zero-interest loans to the poorest countries, and the International Finance Corporation finances private sector projects. The other institutions guarantee investments and facilitate arbitration of investment disputes.
The document discusses strategies for mobilizing financial resources and using them effectively for sustainable development. It outlines several areas that could help mobilize resources domestically and internationally, including improving taxation, harnessing natural resource revenues, improving efficiency, curbing illicit flows, developing private sectors and financial institutions, and welcoming increases in overseas development assistance. Private sectors are seen as important partners that could help drive growth, job creation, and leverage private finance. Mobilizing international capital flows from foreign direct investment, debt, and institutional investors will be needed to achieve post-2015 development goals. Public-private partnerships and syndications can help scale up development finance.
Private Equity Investment in Africa - In Support of Inclusive and Green Growt...asafeiran
!e African Development Bank Group uses Private Equity
Funds to invest in a diverse range of African enterprises,
supporting them in their expansion and giving them the capital and the expertise to grow, creating jobs and driving economic growth. !e funds to which the Bank has committed are invested in 294 individual companies across the continent.
Financial globalization refers to the integration of financial markets around the world. It has increased capital flows between countries and led to benefits like increased funds and prevention against financial crises. However, critics argue that it also increases the risk of financial crises and that advanced countries are hypocritical in their policies around aid and trade. Foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investors have also played a major role in financial globalization and the economies of countries like India.
The document summarizes the key recommendations from a report by the K.B. Chandrasekhar Committee on Venture Capital in India. The committee recommended harmonizing regulations under a single regulator to simplify compliance. It also recommended providing tax pass-through status for venture capital funds and allowing foreign venture capital investors to register with SEBI for hassle-free investments. The recommendations aim to develop a supportive regulatory environment to boost venture capital activity and foster innovation in India.
This SlideShare provides a brief overview of what are Sovereign Wealth Funds, classifications, and top SWFs globally. In recent years SWFs have shown interest in VC-backed deals, with a growing trend in technology and life sciences. SWFs can be a force for positive change: the amount of money in an SWF is usually substantial, allowing them to contribute towards a country’s long-term growth by means of long-term investments in life sciences innovations.
Sovereign Development Funds - IFSWF - Kalytix Partners - 2014Peter Bruce-Clark
We had the pleasure of attending the annual International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) last month, and providing our research and findings on the rise of sovereign development funds.
The document summarizes the report of the K.B. Chandrasekhar Committee on Venture Capital in India. Some key points:
- Venture capital is important for funding startups and converting ideas into commercial products but the industry is still nascent in India.
- The committee recommends consolidating regulations under SEBI to simplify compliance. It also recommends tax pass-through status for registered venture capital funds.
- To increase funding, it recommends allowing Foreign Venture Capital Investors to invest freely like FIIs and permitting domestic institutional investors like banks and insurance companies to invest in venture funds.
презентация о.киселева по роснано капитал 26 мая 2010Dmitry Tseitlin
RUSNANO participates in investment funds to attract investors to Russian nanotechnology projects, leverage RUSNANO's investments, access expertise, and facilitate technology transfer. RUSNANO commits up to 50% of a fund and requires at least 50% of its share to invest in Russian nano production projects. RUSNANO has approved 6 funds totaling $500 million and committed $215 million. RUSNANO Capital is a $2 billion fund that invests alongside global investors in technologies, materials, biotech and green energy to commercialize Russian innovations.
The document discusses the private sector in Iraq and efforts to strengthen it. It notes that the private sector currently accounts for a small percentage of GDP, employment, and labor force despite rules requiring development and encouragement of the private sector. A joint private sector body and center have been formed to identify reform barriers and encourage public-private dialogue to support business development, investment, and economic growth. The private sector development strategy aims to improve understanding of the private sector and the business environment through several programs and pillars. Success is defined as increased private sector contribution to GDP and employment over time. Strengthening the private sector is important for Iraq to realize its economic potential.
This document provides an overview of international capital movements. It discusses various types of capital movements including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and official flows. Foreign direct investment involves direct ownership in companies overseas, while portfolio investment is a passive investment in securities abroad. Official flows include loans and grants from governments and international organizations. The document also examines determinants of capital flows and the role of foreign capital in economic development for countries.
Stanlib multi manager-shari'ah_balanced_fund_201508__smmsbf_retailNaweed Hoosenmia
This document provides information on the STANLIB Multi-Manager Shari'ah Balanced Fund portfolio. It includes details such as:
- The portfolio size is R31.01 million
- Income is declared daily and distributed bi-annually
- The portfolio's benchmark allocation includes the FTSE/JSE Shari'ah ALSI 45%, STeFI Composite Index 35%, and Dow Jones Islamic World Index 15%
- Minimum lump sum investment is R5,000 and minimum debit order per month is R500
- The total expense ratio is 0.00% for Class A
- Top holdings include MTN Group, Sasol, Mondi, Vodacom Group, and Life Healthcare
An examination of the unit trust scheme mutual fund as a veritable vehicle of...Alexander Decker
This document examines unit trust/mutual funds as an investment vehicle in the Nigerian stock market. It begins with an abstract that provides background on Nigeria's economy and the growth of its capital markets in the 1990s and 2000s. It then discusses how many individual investors lacked skills and diversification during the global financial crisis, resulting in large losses. The document aims to examine unit trusts as a suitable investment option for small savers and less sophisticated investors. It finds there is a lack of awareness and poor patronage of unit trusts in Nigeria and that more education is needed. The document also notes that unit trusts could help mobilize funds and the economy would benefit from strengthened legal/accounting frameworks around these types of investments.
This document provides an overview of the Harvest Stargate Fund Ltd, a multi-asset fund that invests in natural gas companies, hedge funds, and real estate funds. The fund aims to deliver returns in excess of traditional funds through active allocation across asset classes and selection of top-performing underlying managers. It allocates 1/3 of assets to capital protected investments in high yield bonds and structured funds to provide stability. The primary strategy focuses on undervalued natural gas equities in areas like the East Mediterranean that are expected to experience significant industry growth.
This document discusses the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), a $10 billion fund established by Russia to attract foreign direct investment. It provides an overview of RDIF's activities and partnerships. Key points include:
- RDIF has invested over $420 billion in the Russian economy, attracting over $25 billion in foreign capital.
- RDIF leads initiatives to promote investment in Russia, including hosting forums and meetings between investors and government officials.
- RDIF has established numerous co-investment funds and platforms with foreign partners from countries like China, Japan, Italy, and the UAE to jointly invest in Russia.
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Pocketbook: Competitiveness in South East Europe 2018OECDglobal
The OECD has been working with the South East Europe (SEE) region since 2000 to develop and successfully implement policies for private sector development and investment. This pocketbook brochure summarises the most recent work in the region in the second edition of the Competitiveness in South East Europe: A Policy Outlook 2018. The study assessed six SEE economies in 17 policy dimensions through a highly participatory evaluation process that included in-depth, evidence-based analyses to provide guidance to governments and the private sector, and a toolkit for donors and international development agencies. For more information on the full publication, please click on this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264298576-en
Making Things Happen: Transitioning to a Circular Economy OECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 4, "Making Things Happen: Transitioning to a Circular Economy", Iain Gulland – Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 4, "Waste To Taste To 21st Century Food", Ivanka Milenkovic, GENERAL MANAGER - EKOFUNGI
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1. Sovereign Wealth Funds’ (SWF’s)
Venture Capital Fund Form
Dr. Bashar Al-Zu‘bi, MENA – OECD Investment Programme
Fifth Meeting of the Working Group on Investment Zones in Iraq
28-29 April 2013, Cairo
2. Definition of SWF
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are investment vehicles
managing portfolios on behalf of their governments.
Their investment capital is usually derived from either
petroleum revenues such as GCC region funds, Russia or
Norway; or persistent current account trade surpluses
such as China or Singapore (Dewenter et al, 2010).
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3. Growing interest
• Natural resources are finite, becoming depleted overtime. GCC
region economies are interested in developing non-oil income
based industries and markets in which SWF would be a main
catalyst.
• Unprecedented growth from US$ 500billion to 3.5trillion has
brought many managerial issues of concerns to the domain of
SWFs.
• More and more the SWFs comprise of ―alternative assets such
as property, Venture Capital Fund, infrastructure assets or other
non-bond type financial assets.
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4. Possible portfolio for Iraq
Kind of fund
SWF-Pension
SWF-Investment
SWF-VC
Goal
Provisions for future
state liabilities
Fiscal stability and
growth
Diversifying the Iraqi
economy
Percentage of
soverweign wealth
30%
50%
20%
Investment
composition
70% fixed income, 30%
equity
40% fixed income, 60%
equity
100% equity, largely
private, but some
listed
Targets
Domestic and foreign
assets
Mostly foreign assets
to diversify away from
oil risk
Domestic investments
or FDI projects
targeting Iraq
Governance
State agency
Investment division of
government
development bank
Completely
independent fund
management company
Intervention into
management of assets
None
Limited
Board-level
participation as
minority stake investor
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6. Level of risk and return
Typology of potential investments into Iraq
Not a priority for Iraq
Key strategic bets
SW VCF
Development
banks
Market mechanisms
Support debt financing
mechanisms
Contribution to diversification
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7. Factors in designing Government Venture Capital
Target equity gap
There are type of investments – sectors which has high cost of
capital. These are the sectors to which government equity
investment should be directed. It makes sense to “subsidise” risky
investments because of the value of the social signal they give.
Fund management
Public officials should not be directly involved in the investment
process. Rather, this responsibility should be delegated to topquality venture capitalists from the private sector. While the
government should monitor programmes, its involvement in
investment decisions should be minimal and the decision-making
mechanism should be transparent.
Additionality
A programme goal should be to attract new private sector
investment and create a commercially viable market. Programmes
should seek to maximize private sector participation through
reducing the imbedded risk.
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9. Russian Direct Investment Fund
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The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is a $10 billion fund established by the Russian
government to make equity investments in the Russian economy.
In all of its investments, the fund is mandated to co-invest alongside some of the largest and most
sophisticated investors globally – thus acting as a catalyst for direct investment in Russia.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund was created in 2011 under the leadership of President and
Prime Minister of Russian Federation and is managed by a highly qualified team of private equity
investment professionals with broad international and Russian experience.
In all of its investments, RDIF is mandated to co-invest alongside some of the largest and most
sophisticated global investors - thus acting as a catalyst for direct investment in Russia.
RDIF was created in June 2011 under the leadership of both President Dmitry Medvedev and
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as part of a broader initiative to improve the investment climate of
Russia and establish Moscow as an international financial center. RDIF is managed by a highlyqualified team of private equity investors with broad international and Russian experience.
The Management Company of RDIF is a 100% subsidiary of Vnesheconombank (VEB), Russia's state
development bank.
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10. Recommendations
• Iraq has a large natural resources of oil, therefore, the government should
ensure that oil wealth advantages are invested to create non-oil dependent
economy.
• The Government of Iraq should use part of its oil income to establish
government VCF. The underlying operating principle of the fund is that, it
mainly taking minority minority equity (or quasi equity) stakes in riskier direct
investments into the economy.
• The VCF should target investments that:
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Are innovative, with a higher level of technology usage
Represent activities not present in Iraq at the moment
May lead to the establishment of new sectors of activities
May lead to a contribution of the Iraqi export basket
Would not be done without some kind of help with self-discovery costs
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11. Recommendations
• The GoI need to infuse culture of quality and developing the wealth
management skills of the fund. Public officials should not be directly involved
in the investment process. Rather, this responsibility should be delegated to
top-quality venture capitalists from the private sector.
• The fund should be part of a professional separate organizational entity
rather than belonging to the finance ministry. The fund has to be a separate
agency with complete autonomy and professional management without any
political and ministerial influence except laid down overall strategy.
• Increased transparency and accountability would increase investors‘
confidence in the country’s business climate which may attract more foreign
direct investments (FDI). This would help fund’s growth as government will
invest profitably in FDI supported projects.
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