tailieunhanh - MARKAZ SECTOR REPORT GCC ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2011

The focus of this study is exploring determinants of mutual fund growth as its impressive growth, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of . As documented by Ramasamy and Yeung (2003), growth of mutual fund industry among emerging markets is expected to grow at the rate of double digit by 2030. There are extensive research collections of . mutual fund or US funds investing in emerging markets ., Sharpe (1966), Petersen (2001), Kaminsky (2001), and Ramasamy and Yeung (2003). However, research on emerging mutual funds and their determinants is still limited. . | Markaz Sector Report GCC Asset Management -2011 Research Highlights Analyzing the state of the GCC Asset Management Industry in terms of Fund sizes types costs performance rankings and challenges. Summary Version For Full Report please contact Jenevivu Lasrado at JLasrado@ MARKAZ Disclaimer This report has been prepared and issued by Kuwait Financial Centre Markaz which is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait. The report is owned by Markaz and is privileged and proprietary and is subject to copyrights. Sale of any copies of this report is strictly prohibited. This report cannot be quoted without the prior written consent of Markaz. Any user after obtaining Markaz permission to use this report must clearly mention the source as Markaz . The report is intended to be circulated for general information only and should not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The information and statistical data herein have been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable but no representation or warranty expressed or implied is made that such information and data is accurate or complete and therefore should not be relied upon as such. Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute the current judgment of the author as of the date of this report. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Markaz and are subject to change without notice. Markaz has no obligation to update modify or amend this report or to otherwise notify a reader thereof in the event that any matter stated herein or any opinion projection forecast or estimate set forth herein changes or subsequently becomes inaccurate or if research on the subject company is withdrawn. This report may not consider the specific investment objectives financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person who may receive this report. .