Sovereign wealth funds like the QIA have been increasingly looking at private credit, providing evidence of the market’s rapid growth
The initiative will help enhance liquidity in the market, improve price discovery and diversify the capital markets
The funding round included participation from existing and new investors including Iconiq Capital, Jungle Ventures & Insight Partners
The automaker said it is pushing its strategy of modern luxury in 2023 and has started its ambitious Road to 20 programme
Qatar Investment Authority becomes the Swiss bank’s second largest shareholder just behind the Saudi National Bank
Byrne, who has nearly 30 years’ experience in the finance industry, joined QIA this month
The latest funding came as an extension of last year’s Series D investment round
The investment will be used to expand to more fruits and vegetables and open its first centre in Qatar in 2023
Bitcoin has lost more than 50 per cent from its mid-April high of almost $65,000
The highest ranked Arabs originating from Qatar in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list
The wealth fund holds stakes in some of the world’s top companies
Fees from Qatar Investment Authority paid to the British bank are being scrutinised by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.