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Karim Al Moghraby
Karim is a finance professional specializing in capital markets, fundraising strategy, and investor communications. With a background in banking and financial analysis, he works with startups, financial institutions, and investment firms to develop compelling investor narratives, build financial models, and support capital-raising efforts. His experience spans equity and debt financing, macroeconomic research, and market intelligence, with a growing focus on fintech and digital assets. Karim also brings hands-on exposure to Web3, advising on content strategy and translating complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Articles by Karim Al Moghraby
Kuwait’s New Trading Fee Structure Arrives as the ETF Market Takes Shape
Boursa Kuwait's new trading fee structure takes effect October 4, 2026, unifying commissions at 15 basis points as Kuwait prepares for its first ETF listings under the recently approved regulatory framework.
Crypto.com Links With ZagTrader to Expand Institutional Access in MENA
Crypto.com has partnered with ZagTrader to expand institutional access to cryptocurrency markets across the Middle East and North Africa.
ADX CEO Expects Up to Four More ETF Listings Before Year-End
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange plans to list three to four more ETFs before year-end 2026, expanding its already substantial product range. The exchange currently has 25 ETFs representing $6.2 billion in combined AUM.
Northern Trust Moves $33 Billion From Mutual Funds to ETFs
Northern Trust Asset Management is converting six established mutual funds holding $33 billion into exchange-traded funds during Q1 2027, more than doubling the firm's ETF assets. The largest conversion includes the $19.3 billion Northern Stock Index Fund becoming the Northern Trust MSCI US 500 ETF.
Saudi Arabia Sees 12.8% Growth in 2027. Is Tadawul Starting to Look Undervalued?
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance projects 12.8% GDP growth in 2027, yet the Tadawul All Share Index has declined 8.56% over the past year. Technical signals show widespread weakness across Saudi equities, raising questions about whether valuations have become attractive ahead of the expected recov
Could DeepSeek’s IPO Energize China Tech Stocks? KWEB and KSTR Tell Two Very Different Stories
DeepSeek's planned Shanghai listing arrives as Chinese tech stocks show divergence: KWEB internet ETF down 23.64% YTD while KSTR semiconductor ETF gained 31.59%, reflecting investor preference for AI infrastructure over consumer-exposed platforms.
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Turkey ETF Slides as Growth Outlook Weakens and Market Stress Returns
The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) declines as the OECD cuts growth forecasts and raises inflation expectations.
Gold Falls to a 7-Week Low: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Gold ETFs
Gold fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on September 28, dropping 4% to $4,110.55 an ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and stronger dollar weighed on the metal.
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SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF: Has the GCC’s First Quant ETF Beaten the Market?
Saudi Arabia's first quantitative ETF, SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (9402), has outperformed its benchmark by 1.53 percentage points over 12 months. The fund uses multi-factor models and mathematical algorithms to select Shariah-compliant Saudi equities.
BlackRock Sees a Fixed-Income Opportunity as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%
U.S. Treasury yields have surged above 5% for the first time this century, pressuring long-duration bond ETFs while creating substantial income opportunities for new fixed-income investments. BlackRock highlights that over 80% of global bonds now yield above 4%.
ADX Joins SWIFT Network in Push for Deeper Global Market Access
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has joined the SWIFT network, enabling secure standardized financial messaging with global custodians and market participants to facilitate international capital access and improve cross-border trading efficiency.
Who Is AFCM, and Why Does It Matter to Arab Capital Markets?
The Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) is a regional industry coordinating body representing 18 exchanges and 56+ institutions across the GCC and Arab nations. Founded in 1978, AFCM works to reduce trading barriers and align regulatory standards across Arab markets.