Desert Funds, Island Lessons: What hedge funds in the Middle East have learned from the Cayman Islands

Update: 2025-09-10

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We are seeing a boom in hedge funds in the Middle East but what does it really mean to do business there and what is driving that growth? To help us discuss this topic, Jamie is joined by Chude Chidi-Ofong from Montague Square, Rob Thomas from Centralist Group, and LSEG's Jim Backhouse. What is it like living there? Investing there? And just how do the trends of domiciling in the Cayman Islands translate to the Middle East? Have a listen to our latest episode to find out.

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Desert Funds, Island Lessons: What hedge funds in the Middle East have learned from the Cayman Islands

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Desert Funds, Island Lessons: What hedge funds in the Middle East have learned from the Cayman Islands

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Desert Funds, Island Lessons: What hedge funds in the Middle East have learned from the Cayman Islands