FIM Partners

We are pleased to announce that our Saudi-based arm, FIM Partners KSA, has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority enabling the firm to upgrade its license and offer a broader range of investment management services. The next phase of our expansion in Saudi Arabia will entail the hiring of new talent with expertise in a wide range of investment strategies such as public equities, fixed income, private equity and real estate. To accommodate this growth, FIM Partners KSA will take up a new and larger office space in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).   Our latest initiatives in KSA fall in line with the next phase of our expansion and highlights our commitment to strengthening our presence in Saudi Arabia and providing top-tier asset management services to our clients in the Kingdom and across the region.   We look forward to taking part in one of the most ambitious economic transformation story in Emerging Markets and contributing to the Kingdom’s vision for economic diversification and growth. With a focus on disciplined investment strategies and a deep understanding of market dynamics, FIM Partners is well-positioned to continue driving significant value for its clients in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Hedi Ben Mlouka #SaudiArabia #MENA #GCC #emergingmarkets #frontierinvesting #equities #fixedincome #realestate #privatequity #Vision2030 https://lnkd.in/eU7J3v5r

In our latest White Paper, our Head of Research Ali H. explores the perceived limitations of Frontier equities in terms of size, liquidity, and weak relative returns versus Emerging Markets. This paper refutes the popular misconceptions surrounding the asset class, making a case for supplementing EM exposure with a dedicated Frontier equities allocation to maximize returns and diversification. To read the full think piece, you can view or download the attached document. #frontierequities #frontiermarkets #emergingmarkets #frontierinvesting

Join us on the 2nd of July at 11:00 BST / 12:00 CEST / 14:00 GST as Mehdi Kaoukabi, Portfolio Manager at FIM Partners, discusses the opportunities available to investors in MENA equities in a webcast moderated by IPE. With the MENA region becoming a significant part of the MSCI EM Index over the past few years, it is a space that is increasingly interesting for EM investors. As one of the fastest growing markets in the emerging world, we believe there is a structural case to hold MENA equities for global institutional investors and asset allocators. https://lnkd.in/d8UUmsBC

Congratulations to our Fixed Income Team for winning the best MENA Fixed Income Strategy Award (1 year category) at the Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East Awards, marking our commitment to delivering superior returns to our investors. Usman Ahmed, CFA Kia Williams Kirill Nushtaev, CFA Kyal Mapara Fahmi Hamid #fixedincome #menacredit #emergingmarkets #frontiermarkets #menamarkets

We are delighted to have participated in this year's Bonds Loans & Sukuk Middle East Conference. Our Head of MENA Fixed Income Usman Ahmed, CFA along with a group of experts exchanged their insights and views in a panel session focused on the different strategies deployed by regional issuers and EM investors to adapt to the volatile economic environment characterized by high interest rates.   Participants discussed how issuers are tapping new sources of liquidity and broadening their funding options. The discussion also revolved around the allocation of funds from EM investors as well as their return expectations. The panel's unique insights were well received amongst the audience.   We are pleased to have shared the stage with an esteemed group of experts. Thank you to all attendees and thank you GFC Media Group Alex Johnson Aveen Prasad for organizing another successful event!   Usman Ahmed, CFA Kia Williams Kirill Nushtaev, CFA Fahmi Hamid Kyal Mapara #menacredit #emergingmarkets #menamarkets #fixedincomeinvestments

In our latest publication "AI and the New Era of IT Services in Emerging Markets: who wins?", our Fund Manager Sandeep Srinivas, CFA explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the IT-service sector, and the possible beneficiaries - especially from an Emerging Market perspective. Traditional IT service models, heavily reliant on low-cost manual labor for performing repetitive and offering basic services, face obsolescence. Future belongs to companies actively investing in the integration of next-gen solutions and talent. The think piece discusses the subject from three main perspectives: - Current structure of IT-service sector, and how AI is rewriting the rules of IT services - Identifying IT service offerings poised for growth - A guide for EM investors to navigate the AI opportunity set The full document can be downloaded from: https://lnkd.in/dTvDGEKD #artificialintelligence #emergingmarkets #frontiermarkets #middleeast #Globant #Kaspi #FPTTechnologies #ITServiceSector Sandeep Srinivas, CFA For more information about FIM Partners: www.fimpartners.com

This month’s Themes from FIM is unusual because it’s focused on just Egypt – but it encapsulates the fertility/savings theme which is so important for investors in lower to middle income countries. The inflow of money to Egypt since the devaluation earlier in the month is already very large. One local institution estimates it at $8-10bn in portfolio flows. That’s on top of the $57bn of investments and loans already promised in the past month. In this piece we examine whether fundamental changes in Egypt might mean that it really is different this time. Charlie Robertson To read the full think piece: https://lnkd.in/dSkHJWgv To learn more about FIM Partners: www.fimpartners.com

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we are pleased to share our latest thought piece covering the progress on Gender Parity across Emerging & Frontier markets which has been co-authored by our Sustainability Lead Maryam Mughal and Ali H., Head of Equities Research. To read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/di2Zj7xb To find out more about FIM Partners: www.fimpartners.com #ESG #emergingmarkets #genderdiversity #genderparity #frontiermarkets Ali H. Maryam Mughal

One of our favorite themes these past six months has been that of the “Frontier healing” which is driving spread tighter across the low-rated credits within the EM Debt Universe.   In our latest newsletter, Francesc Balcells CIO of the EM Debt strategy at FIM Partners discusses the “what” and” how” of reforms that is driving the recovery, and looks at the subject from an ESG Lens.   To get more insights on the subject and on how local markets are starting to look more attractive: https://lnkd.in/e6ad7R4u To learn about us: www.fimpartners.com   #emergingmarkets #frontiermarkets #fixedincome #esginvesting

In this newly released edition of our Themes from FIM publication, Charlie Robertson, Head of Macro Strategy at FIM Partners, presents a comprehensive macro view on interest rates connecting the borrowing cost with demographic trends, current account balances, currency value and savings levels. With key observations from global economies and a focus on the Asian Model of Development, the report discusses the economic as well as moral implications of the subject. To read the full think piece: https://lnkd.in/dP-SuVCC To find out more about us: www.fimpartners.com