Episode 21-Gulf investment boom: Inside the rise of private capital

In recent years, private capital and institutional finance in the Gulf have surged, with investors venturing into infrastructure and emerging areas like private credit and equity. This has attracted attention from major players like BlackRock, especially focusing on key Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia.

In our 21st episode, we spoke to Richard Banks, a seasoned expert in financial communication and investment.

With over 25 years of experience, Richard has played a crucial role in shaping the region's financial narrative. Today, he guides private clients through Soling Partners, a boutique advisory firm.

This episode covered several topics including:

• Why the Gulf is becoming a hub for private capital and institutional finance
• The diverse range of investors in the Gulf
• A deep-dive into the traditional and emerging asset classes

Soling Partners website-https://solingpartners.com/

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Intro theme song-'Tales of the Arabian Nights' composed by StudioKolomna via Pixabay

Chapters

• 0:19 Intro
• 0:57 Monologue intro
• 1:54 Beginning of discussion
• 2:26 Richard's background
• 7:00 Soling Partners
• 9:13 Importance of relationships
• 12:27 Type of clients
• 14:48 The Gulf as a private capital hub
• 23:06 Gulf overseas investments
• 26:24 Asset classes
• 32:28 Private credit
• 38:48 Real estate
• 41:32 PE and VC
• 47:22 SPACs and REITs
• 50:39 Importance of partnerships
• 1:00:39 Risks facing Gulf fund raising
• 1:10:05 Richard's current and upcoming projects
• 1:12:09 Social media accounts