The UAE’s ‘finfluencer’ licensing system combats social media investment scams, with groundbreaking rules requiring anyone with just 1,000 followers who gives financial advice to register with regulators
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AI stocks surge as UAE retail investors shift away from Big Tech, Pharma
These trends underscore a broader shift in investor sentiment, prioritising future-oriented, high-growth sectors over established but currently less dynamic industries
financial planning
Gen Z, Millennials better with money than boomers, HSBC boss says
Gen Z and Millennials are better prepared for finance than past generations, however they are not ready for big inheritances without the right plans, says HSBC global wealth chief Nuno Matos
Damian Hitchen
Why time in the market can be better than timing the market
Investors need to keep a long-term mindset
consumer spending
Millennials are no longer victims of bad luck and economic downturn
Tough times forged resilient millennials. The 2008 crisis may have hit them hard, but it also spurred their adaptability, experts say
Asset allocation
‘You don’t need to be smart’: Julius Baer chief reveals investment tips, calls Bitcoin better bet than gold
Discover insights from Bhaskar Laxminarayan, Chief Investment Officer Asia, who reassures, “Every decade or so, you get one recession, so it’s not that dramatic”
End of service benefits UAE
UAE Golden Pension: 82% of staff open to employer investing end-of-service benefits
UAE workers look to boost post-retirement income with investment schemes
COP28
Seizing opportunities in Middle East’s investment landscape
Investors are increasingly looking for not just good returns, but responsible, impactful investing choices
financial security
Investment gamification: a double-edged sword
Gamifying all aspects of financial services could end in outsize risk
Baraka
Equity retailing startup Baraka raises $20 million in Series A funding
A clutch of investors led by Valar Ventures have invested in the latest round
Brand View
Finding a path for private equity in the new market environment
The relentless hunt for returns in an ultra-low yield environment has made the rise of private markets as one of the biggest trends in finance over the last decade, says Yves Bonzon, group chief investment officer of Swiss wealth manager Bank Julius Baer
Banking & Finance
To be or not to be illiquid? – Five key considerations for private market investments
It might be tempting to assume that all private equity investments are difficult to exit and so best given a wide berth. The reality can often be far from that. Here we explore why and set out the main questions for prospective investors to consider
fund management
FAB launches new multiple-thematic rotation fund
Thematic funds – a new trend among issuers and investors – enable dynamic rotation across themes and asset classes over time to adapt to different market conditions
bonds
Seven key steps to survive the volatile financial market
How can investors keep their cool in 2022, which has witnessed the worst start to an equity market since 1962?
Brand View
Financial markets: Is the road to recovery in sight?
Mark Matthews, head of Research Asia at Swiss Wealth Manager Julius Baer, discusses global economic recovery, the oil market, sustainable investments and more
corporate culture
Why are investors paying more attention to “human capital management”?
If you’re thinking about investing in a plan that’s labelled as an ESG strategy, be sure the title is earned – and that it’s not a case of “greenwashing”
bonds
Investing during a period of corrections: How to stay cool amid the panic
Sensible investing is an incredible mechanism to accumulate wealth over time, but it doesn’t come without risk. Volatility is the price we have to pay. And patience is the game we must embrace.
