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Qatar Exchange hails MSCI decisionQatar Exchange has welcomed the decision of MSCI, a global financial institution and provider of investment tools, to upgrade the Qatari market from a Frontier Market to Emerging Market. It noted that this decision is a positive s More… |
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Dubai bourse sees biggest drop in 15 monthsDubai's bourse made its largest one-day drop in 15 months and Abu Dhabi's measure also fell as investors cut their market exposure ahead of a decision by index compiler MSCI on whether to upgrade the UAE to emerging market status. More… |
Delta Partners fund makes first $100m closingDelta Partners Capital has announced the first closing of its Emerging Markets TMT Growth Fund II with aggregate capital commitments of $100 million. More… |
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Emerging market growth will boost GCC statesEconomic prospects for oil-exporting economies in the GCC look healthier over the next few years than in the initial phase of the global financial crisis in 2008-2009, says a report published by Standard & Poor's. The report, titled "R More… |
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Sanofi strong in emerging markets as rivals flagFrench drugmaker Sanofi posted better-than-expected quarterly results, bolstered by strong emerging markets, breaking with a trend of earnings misses by European rivals AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithkline. Sanofi performed strongly in Chi More… |
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MSCI upgrade for UAE, Qatar doubtfulLow market liquidity in the UAE and Qatar's failure to raise foreign ownership limits threaten to deny MSCI emerging market status to the Gulf neighbours for a third time on Wednesday. Index provider MSCI rates both the UAE and Qatar a More… |
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Asia stocks fall as G20 gets cool responseAsian stocks slid to a 16-month low and emerging market currencies fell on Friday amid fears that the developed world is stumbling back into recession, while a pledge from the G20 to preserve financial stability left investors largely unimpressed. More… |
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UAE classified emerging market by RussellThe UAE has been classified as an Emerging Market by Russell Investments, the leading global fund manager, following the annual reconstitution of its global indices. Russell’s classification of the UAE as an Emerging Market remains differe More… |
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S&P mulls 'emerging' status of UAE, QatarThe United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan are under review for a potential upgrade to an emerging market status by Standard & Poors, an executive said, a coveted status seen boosting foreign fund inflows to the region. The countries a More… |
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MSCI delays decision on UAE, Qatar marketsInfluential index complier MSCI has extended its review of the UAE and Qatar for emerging market status to December saying it will wait for market participants to provide feedback on the systems implemented before making its decision. More… |
