Economic growth in MENA, on track as oil production cuts ease

January 17, 2025--Non-hydrocarbon economic activity to remain robust across the region, says Moody's
Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will accelerate to 2.9% in 2025 from an estimated 2.1% in 2024 amid partial unwinding of oil production cuts, Moody's Ratings said.

Inflation-adjusted real GDP growth for the region's hydrocarbon exporters will surge to 3.5% this year from the 1.9% forecast for 2024, supported by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman who have started to reverse some of their oil production cuts implemented in 2023, said Alexander Perjessy, Vice President-Senior Credit Officer at Moody's.

Lunate launches new AI Data, Power & Infrastructure ETF

November 6, 2025-This marks Lunate's 20th ETF launch, providing investors with a comprehensive suite for portfolio construction
The AI Data Power ETF enables investors to capitalize on the infrastructure driving the AI economy

ASB Capital marks first year with $5.8bln AUM as it eyes ETF launch

November 3, 2025-The firm currently manages $5.8bln in assets, reflecting the trust of a growing global client base, according to the announcement
ASB Capital, the asset management and investment banking arm of Al Salam Bank, is celebrating its one-year anniversary, reporting steady growth, new product launches, and regional expansion since its inception at the Gateway Gulf forum in November 2024.

Indxx Licenses US 2000 Profitability Index to Migdal Mutual Funds Ltd.

October 28, 2025--Indxx, a leading global provider of innovative indexing solutions for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is pleased to announce the licensing of the Indxx US 2000 Profitability Index to Migdal Mutual Funds Ltd. The Index serves as the underlying benchmark for the MTF TR (4A) Indxx US 2000 Profitability Currency-Hedged (Ticker: 5140207), which began trading in Israel today.

PIF anchors newly listed Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity Exchange Traded Fund

October 26, 2025-The listing marks PIF's anchor investment into the first local broad market exchange traded fund (ETF), underscoring PIF's continued focus on asset management