Analysis: War in the Gulf tests U.A.E as rising hedge fund hub

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For much of the past decade, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have emerged as winners in the global competition to host hedge funds and asset managers.

War in the Gulf triggered by US-Israeli action against Iran has now put the progress at risk. In this AFI analysis we review the background to U.A.E’s rise as a hedge fund hub, highlight the Power List ($10bn+) firms with offices in the region and explore the reaction to events.

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