New investment market opportunities sparked by Shariah hedge fund launch

The imminent launch of the first Islamic hedge fund and growing interest in Shariah-compliant products is leading to the emergence of a new investment market spanning the world, according to observers. The Islamic finance market has been growing steadily for many years and as it stands offers potential new clients, mainly in the Middle East, to financial advisers and asset management companies. Many investors from the Middle East have their assets invested in Europe in products that do not meet the requirements of Islamic Shariah law. Others have invested within the Middle East in the l...