Azimut Middle East

Join Azimut Group Global #Sukuk portfolio manager Afiya Zaveri, CFA at the webinar "Shariah Portfolios: #Opportunities and #Outlook" organised by Endowus and Islamic Finance Singapore (IFSG Ltd.) on 📅#March 26, #2025📅 ⌚ 5pm SGT ⌚1pm GST ⌚10am CET The interactive webinar, moderated by Kyungju Hong, aims to introduce EndowUs all-new Shariah portfolios while allowing attendees to interact with the experts discussing the future of Shariah investing and how investment managers approach Shariah opportunities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gq3QcFEr Maroun JALKH Stephane M. Vijay Sekhar Andrew Ang

💲 Azimut Holding Achieves Record Financial Strength in FY 2024 💲 Azimut continues to excel, delivering a 29% increase in adjusted net profit to €588 million, the second-highest in our history. Key highlights: 📈 Total Revenues: €1.47 billion (+12% YoY) 💰 Operating Profit: €653 million (+11% YoY) 🏦 Net Financial Position: €722 million (more than doubled) ✅ Debt-Free: Full repayment of €500 million senior bond With 50% of AUM outside of Italy, our Group’s global expansion is stronger than ever. 2025 targets: €10B net inflows & net profit up to €1.25B. Onward and upward! #AzimutHolding #FinancialStrength #GlobalGrowth #InvestmentExcellence https://lnkd.in/daTzRjpp

Warm wishes for a Blessed and Peaceful Holy Ramadan Month. .أطيب التمنيات بشهر رمضان مبارك وسِلْمِيّ

Listen to Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager at Azimut Group, on Asharq الشرق sharing his views on the future of #SaudiArabia’s #debt market and its growing opportunities for investors during an interview with yesterday. https://asharq.co/4q3pr 🔊 Key Takeways 🔊 Saudi Arabia’s debt market is witnessing remarkable growth, attracting strong international demand. Despite its rapid expansion, the local debt market remains relatively small compared to the economy—representing only 4% of GDP, compared to 40% in developed markets. This signals immense potential for further development. Main factors driving this growth include: ✅ Strong credit ratings at both government and corporate levels Change: Improving credit metrics for both the sovereign as well as corporates ✅ Attractive yields compared to global counterparts Change: Attractive yield on Saudi USD sovereign and quasi sovereign debt compared to similarly rated bonds from other jurisdictions ✅ A stable currency peg and interest rate alignment with the U.S. Change: Stable currency peg and attractive real interest rate on SAR government debt. Saudi inflation rate is lower than US inflation while both countries have same interest rates due to SAR peg to USD ✅ Investor confidence, as seen in high-demand bond issuances by leading Saudi entities Change Investor desire to capture upside resulting from Saudi reform drive With Fitch forecasting Saudi Arabia’s debt market to exceed $500 billion by 2025, the stage is set for long-term financing of infrastructure and economic diversification projects. As regulations continue to ease and liquidity options expand, both local and foreign investors have a unique opportunity to participate in a market poised for sustained growth. What are your thoughts on the evolution of debt markets in Saudi Arabia? Let's discuss! Maroun JALKH Vijay Sekhar Stephane M. Andrew Ang #SaudiArabia #DebtMarkets #Investing #Finance #CapitalMarkets #SaudiVision2030

📢 Join our upcoming webinar 📢 An exclusive conversation with Mohammad AlFaadhel, Assistant Deputy of Financing at the Capital Market Authority of #SaudiArabia, moderated by Marwan Haddad, CFA, #MENAEquities Lead at Azimut Group. The details for the #webinar are: 🗓️Date: Tuesday February 25, 2025 ⌚Time: 10am CET | 12pm AST | 1pm GST | 5pm SGT 🖥️Registration: https://lnkd.in/de5VczJE The webinar will explore the significant role of the recent regulatory advancements in shaping Saudi Arabia’s financial ecosystem. The participants will discuss the remarkable strides the Kingdom has made in becoming a premier investment destination and share insights on Saudi Arabia’s regulatory evolution and its impact on market dynamics. This webinar promises to deliver valuable insights on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly shifting financial and business landscape and to spotlight the investment opportunities it offers. Register today to secure your participation. #KSA #CMA #financialmarkets #Azimut #MENA #Saudi #Tadawul #emergingmarkets #GCC Maroun JALKH Stephane M. Vijay Sekhar Andrew Ang

We are thrilled to announce that the #Azimut #GlobalSukuk #Fund has been awarded, for the second year in a row, the #Best Global Sukuk Fund by Cambridge IFA at their prestigious #ceremony in #Jeddah yesterday. This esteemed recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in Islamic finance. It reflects our dedication to delivering superior #Shari’a-compliant investment solutions to our valued clients. Congratulations to our team Charles Féghali , Faisal Ali , Agustín Manresa, CFA and Afiya Zaveri, CFA for their #commitment and consistent #outperformance. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and for their trust and support. The award was collected by Agustin, portfolio manager in the MENA Fixed Income and Sukuk team. #IslamicFinance #Sukuk #AssetManagement #CambridgeIFA #Award #ShariaCompliance Maroun JALKH Stephane M. Vijay Sekhar Andrew Ang

We are pleased to welcome Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager, Azimut Middle East, to the speaker line-up for the IFN Investor Middle East Forum 2025, taking place in Address Sky View, Dubai on 17th February 2025. FREE registrations now open: https://lnkd.in/g5fSv-yK #IFNInvestorMiddleEastForum2025 #IFNEVENTS2025 #REDmoneyEvents #REDMoney #IFN #Finance #IslamicFinance #Dubai #Azimut

In his latest interview on Asharq الشرق Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager at Azimut Group, shared some of his thoughts on Donald #Trump’s proposal for a #US sovereign wealth fund (#SWF) and its potential impact. In his view, while details remain unclear, the initiative could help address rising #US #debt by leveraging #government assets and new revenue sources. If established, this fund would likely focus on domestic investments rather than direct competition with entities like #Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). However, collaboration between #GCC SWFs, which are metioned as a model for foreign investments by Trump, and the US fund could be possible for joint foreign investmnts. Also, the US SWF could use the expertise of GCC sovereign funds when evaluating global investments. Faisal also thinks that regulatory hurdles may arise, but with strong push from the Presidency as well as the #Treasury, this initiative could move forward. What are your thoughts on this potential development? Please click on the video embedded in this post to watch his video in full, a transcript in English is available on request. https://asharq.co/j3dek

🎙️Speaker Announcement 🎙️ Join our Head of #MENA #FixedIncome and #Sukuk Charles Féghali at #GlobalBanking & #Markets: #SaudiArabia 4th & 5th February 2025 – Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. With the esteemed panelists, Charles will discuss - how local banks and international investors are enhancing liquidity through market participation and tailored financial instruments. - What role Sukuk will play in this environment Register to join the audience: https://lnkd.in/dtP7TU6w View the full agendas and event details here: https://lnkd.in/dtFHdjRY #GBM #GlobalBankingMarkets #GBMKSA #CapitalMarkets #ESG #PrivateMarkets #PublicMarkets #Finance #FinanceEvent #SaudiArabia #Saudi #Riyadh

🎉 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉 Azimut Group's investment team has been recognized again for their outstanding performance at this year's #FundFinder awards, organised by Fenwick Media in collaboration with Allfunds . 🏆 #Platinum Award for our Azimut Global Sukuk Fund – a testament to our team's expertise in providing Shariah-compliant fixed income solutions with global reach. Heartfelt congratulations to Charles Féghali , Faisal Ali , Afiya Zaveri, CFA and Agustín Manresa de Lorenzo, CFA for their consistent outperformance year after year. 🥇 #Gold Award for our MENA Equities Fund – acknowledging our strong capabilities and commitment to the MENA region. Warmest compliments to Marwan Haddad, CFA , Ahmed H. Kamal, CFA and Sanat Sachar, CFA for navigating the region's dynamic markets and delivering exceptional value to our investors. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and trust in MENA opportunities. A big congratulations to all our people for their support to our investment teams. The awards were collected on behalf of the teams by Marwan, MENA Equities Lead Manager, Afiya, Portfolio Manager MENA Fixed Income and Sukuk, and Maroun JALKH, Head of Institutionals and Wholesale, Middle East and Asia. Thank you to our investors and stakeholders for your continued confidence and support. Giorgio Medda Stephane M. Vijay Sekhar Andrew Ang #IslamicFinance #AssetManagement #GlobalSukuk #MENAEquities #AwardWinningFunds #Performance #Fixedincome #assetmanagement #portfoliomanagement