Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10
Deem Global Raises $1 Billion From ADIC as Abu Dhabi Pushes Deeper Into Macro Funds
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10

Deem Global Raises $1 Billion From ADIC as Abu Dhabi Pushes Deeper Into Macro Funds

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10

Summary

  • $1 billion in fresh capital has gone to Deem Global from the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, giving Asfandyar Nadeem’s macro hedge fund a major new backing boost.
  • The investment comes as demand for macro strategies rises, drawing more capital toward funds positioned to trade big moves in rates, currencies and global markets.
  • ADIC is an independently run unit of Mubadala Investment Co., linking the deal to Abu Dhabi’s broader effort to establish itself as a significant financier of the hedge fund industry.

Insights

While Saudi Arabia's fund looks inward, is Abu Dhabi's global bet the winning strategy for a post-oil future?
With global giants flocking to its shores, is Abu Dhabi the world's new financial capital or a high-risk mirage?