Private Debt Sales Lure Middle East, North Africa Borrowers

The video discusses the growth of GCC hard currency debt and private credit funds, highlighting the challenges with bank liquidity and the opportunities in private credit. It examines Saudi Aramco's strategy of public debt issuance to raise foreign capital, contrasting it with private placements. The discussion extends to Bahraini bonds, considering the GCC's support and the potential contagion effects of a Bahraini default. The video concludes with an analysis of economic risks, including rising rates and the need for sustainable reforms in the GCC, emphasizing the importance of political and event risks in the region.

What has become a growing area in the GCC financial market?

• Real estate investments

• Equity funds

• Private credit funds

• Cryptocurrency

What is one of the main drivers for Saudi Aramco's IPO?

• To raise foreign capital

• To increase domestic investment

• To diversify into technology

• To reduce operational costs

Why might Bahraini bonds be considered for a portfolio?

• They are risk-free

• They have high liquidity

• They are supported by GCC wealth

• They offer tax benefits

What is a key risk factor for the GCC bond market?

• Rising oil prices

• Decreasing interest rates

• Stable economic cycles

• Political and event risks

Which GCC country's paper is in high demand?

• Kuwait

• Qatar

• Bahrain

• Oman