Archana Narayanan
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SoftBank Vision Fund to appoint ex-Deutsche exec Rahman to head Middle East ops
Rahman will help manage relations with the Vision Fund’s two key backers - Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadal
Abraaj’s alleged misuse of money said to extend beyond healthcare fund
Preliminary findings from a separate review by Deloitte -- at Dubai-based Abraaj’s request -- threw up potential discrepancies in accounting at some
Abraaj said to mull stake sale in fund unit to raise cash
Abraaj Group has held discussions with advisers about selling part of the newly separated investment business, which oversees funds globally for insti
Dubai’s sovereign wealth fund said to seek $1b refinancing
Investment Corp. of Dubai is talking to banks to raise a five-year loan to partly repay a $2.55 billion facility that matures in June.
Saudi sovereign wealth fund said to weigh bank loans for investments
The Public Investment Fund, or PIF, has held talks with local and international banks and could raise about $5 billion this year.
Goldman, Citigroup said to be in lead for top roles in Saudi Aramco IPO
Some banks pitching for roles on the IPO are tentatively valuing the company at between $1 trillion and about $1.5 trillion.
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund mulls asset sales to drive own economy
The Qatar Investment Authorit is considering selling more of its $320 billion of assets.
MUFG plans Saudi Arabia hires to tap $350b privatization play
Japanese banks are seeking opportunities in S Arabia as the country reduces dependence on oil.
