SEDCO Capital adds new feather in its cap

10/01/2016 05:40 AST

SEDCO Capital, a leading Saudi asset management firm, has once again received one of the highest accolades at the Global Investor/ISF Awards 2015 as “Shariah Fund Manager of the Year”, in addition to the stellar recognition as “Best Shariah Fund Manager” at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2015.

Commenting on the win, Hasan Al-Jabri, Chief Executive Officer of SEDCO Capital, said: “This industry recognition exemplifies our solid and unique proposition to provide clients with innovative Shariah- compliant, prudent and ethical products. We recognize that the Islamic finance industry is gaining acceptance beyond Islamic markets and is seen as a real point of convergence between the East and the West.”

“I would like to extend my thanks and congratulate each member of the SEDCO Capital team on these tremendous achievements, their utmost dedication have paved the way for us to become pioneers of the regional asset management industry.”

SEDCO Capital is a global asset management firm with an investment reach, instruments and reputation spanning global markets. With a history stretching back to 1976, SEDCO Capital’s asset management experts have pioneered a Shariah-compliant, prudent and ethical approach that delivers world-class investment solutions to its client base.

The firm’s clients benefit from several world-class investment funds and instruments, including its Luxembourg funds platform. SEDCO Capital is the first Saudi asset manager and the first fully Shariah- compliant asset manager to be a signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI) — SG

Saudi Gazette