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Jabal Asset Management plans Hong Kong ETF linking Oman and GCC markets

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Jabal Asset Management is preparing a Hong Kong-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to allocate 50 per cent of its investments to the Omani market and 50 per cent to other Gulf Cooperation Council markets. This plan was disclosed by Issa Mohammed al Battashi, Managing Director of Jabal Asset Management, during a panel discussion in Muscat. The preparation follows a memorandum of understanding signed by Jabal Asset Management and E Fund Management (Hong Kong) on September 9.

From omanobserver.om

Why it matters

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The proposed fund is intended to strengthen connections between financial markets and widen opportunities for portfolio diversification. By facilitating cross-border investment between Oman and other GCC markets through a Hong Kong platform, the ETF could increase regional capital flow.

From omanobserver.om

Who's involved

  • OmanThe Omani market is targeted for 50 per cent of the ETF's investment allocation.
  • Hong KongHong Kong is the location where the proposed exchange-traded fund will be based.
  • ChinaChina is structurally linked to Hong Kong, which hosts the financial product.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • OmanSpeculative

    The Omani market might see increased capital flow opportunities due to the ETF's 50 per cent allocation.

  • United Arab EmiratesSpeculative

    The United Arab Emirates might see increased capital flow opportunities as part of the broader GCC market exposure.

  • Saudi ArabiaSpeculative

    Saudi Arabia might see increased capital flow opportunities as part of the broader GCC market exposure.

  • BahrainSpeculative

    Bahrain might see increased capital flow opportunities as part of the broader GCC market exposure.

  • HSBCSpeculative

    HSBC might see increased demand for financial services in Hong Kong due to the expected rise in cross-border investment activity.

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