The Long View
Despite poor market performances, the appetite of investment fund managers to source new funding has not disappeared.

Looking For A Recovery
Unless there is a major recovery in equity asset pricing, the region's investment banking industry will have a tough 2009.

Telco Profits Up
The top-nine listed telecom companies in the Gulf recorded a 31% rise in net income in the first nine months, as subscriber numbers grew.

No Appetite
The erosion of appetite for IPOs could have a far-reaching impact on the region's companies, as other sources of funding also fall away.