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.

Saudi Market Ghosts
The Saudi stock market suffered its deepest fall last week as uncertainty, speculation and lack of transparency were cited by analysts as the main reasons for the plunge.

Foreigners Are Key
The continuous drop in the Tadawul should prompt the CMA to permit direct foreign investment - instead of the swap agreements allowed in August.