As part of an official state visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said to Algeria, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and Algeria’s Ministry of Finance have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a strategic investment fund valued at OMR 115 million (approximately USD 298.79 million).According to OIA, the fund will target key sectors...
Creativity in Chaos: How Bankers Are Rescuing M&A Amid Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have jolted markets, but dealmakers are finding ingenious ways to keep M&A moving — even if it means rewriting the playbook.🔹 Silver Lake’s $4.46B Altera Deal with Intel now includes deferred payments:$1B postponed (half due end-2025, half by 2027).Clever structure boosts IRR without cutting Intel’s proceeds.If market (SOX index) recovers, part of...
Tariff Turmoil Shakes Traditional Safe Havens, Leaves Investors Scrambling
Trump’s aggressive tariffs — including a stunning 104% duty on Chinese goods — have triggered market dislocation. But what’s more alarming is the erosion of faith in traditional safe havens. Familiar sanctuaries are no longer safe.1. Dollar DethronedOnce the king of currencies, the USD has lost its shine:Down 5% YTD, despite rising yields.State Street’s Michael...
FX Options Surge Amid Tariff Risks
FX options trading is booming as investors hedge against tariff uncertainties. With new reciprocal tariffs expected on April 2, demand for FX options—contracts allowing investors to buy/sell currencies at preset rates—has surged.📈 Key Trends & Market Moves:✅ Volatility Drop: Lower FX volatility has reduced option costs by 16%-17% (EUR/USD & USD/CAD).✅ Soaring Volumes: OTC EUR/USD...
Modernising our Talent Programmes
The world of work has changed and the appetite for spending long periods of time…
Exclusive Investment Opportunity for Chinese Investors
Australia-Based Business | 15+ Years of Proven Success | ASX-ReadyDear Esteemed Investors,I’m excited to share a strategic investment opportunity that may resonate with your vision and long-term investment goals.One of my close business partners in Australia has been consistently growing for over 15 years in key sectors including construction, real estate development, and strategic infrastructure....

