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Big ESG private equity funding coming, courtesy of EFG
EFG Hermes makes first USD 200 mn close for Vortex Energy IV fund: EFG Hermes announced its first close of…
Is a Mideast SPAC boom upon us?
Is a Mideast SPAC boom upon us? Bloomberg seems to think so, writing yesterday that Shuaa Capital’s plans to establish…
Emerging-market equities poised for a strong 12 months?
Emerging-market equities could gain 15% in the next 12 months, Sean Taylor, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific and head…
Is MIH getting serious about tackling workplace inequality?
Misr Ins. Holding (MIH) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that’s expected to open up more…
MaxAB closes landmark funding in fresh round led by Ahmed Badreldin’s RMBV
MaxAB has raised USD 40 mn in a series A round led by impact investor RMBV, bringing the amount invested…
Fears of the Delta strain are hitting emerging-market currencies
Fears of the Delta strain are hitting emerging-market currencies: Developing countries with low vaccination rates could face currency pressure as…
Saudi grant for SME on-lending + new AI platform established to promote Egyptian AI scene
Two other things we’re keeping an eye on this morning: The Saudi government has provided three banks withan EGP 270…
Private equity sees busiest six months on record, sealing USD 500 bn of agreements
PE breaks records in 1H2021: Private equity firms have sealed more than USD 500 bn worth of agreements in the…
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