SICO publishes its second annual investor returns requirements in the GCC report

SICO publishes its second annual investor returns requirements in the GCC report

- Investors maintain a positive economic outlook for Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the coming 12 months.

SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, market maker, and investment bank licensed as a conventional wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain “CBB”, published its second annual investor return assessment survey, offering an inside look into the economic and return expectations of investors across the GCC.

In its second year running, the online survey commenced this year in September and compiled data from C-Suite executives, investment and fund managers, business owners, and institutional investors representing a diverse mix of GCC enterprises, multinational companies, listed and private companies, and government entities. The survey sought responses on the overall economic outlook and minimum unleveraged return requirements for various asset classes, including listed equities, government bonds, real estate, private equity, and cash deposits for all six countries in the GCC. The survey also touched on the issues which are currently of the most concern to investors.

SICO’s CEO, Najla Al-Shirawi, said, “As a trusted provider of top research in the region for over two decades, SICO distinguishes itself with its ability to deliver high quality and objective research, which includes economic reports, sector reports,