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Raghu Mandagolathur, CFA, FRM, FCMA

Executive Vice President
Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz
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Bio

I am currently Head of Research at Kuwait Financial Center (Markaz), a leading asset management company based in Kuwait with AUM exceeding $3b. I also hold the position of Managing Director of Marmore Mena Intelligence, a research subsidiary of Markaz.

I lead the strategic research initiative at Markaz with specific focus on big picture research. I am a member (voting) of the Investment Advisory Committee at Markaz. Prior to this assignment, I was involved with a wealth management firm based in Bahrain as Director of Investment Management (2002-2006) advising Middle Eastern high net worth clients on global asset allocation and money manager selection. In a career spanning more than 30 years, nearly 20 years were spent in the Gulf region (Riyadh, Bahrain and Kuwait). Prior to this stint in the Gulf region, I worked with several institutions based in India including the largest mutual fund Unit Trust of India and the largest engineering consultancy MECON.

I obtained CFA Charter from the CFA Institute, USA in 2003 and since then actively involved with the CFA Institute as a volunteer. I was the founding board member of CFA Bahrain Society and founding President of CFA Kuwait Society. I also served as a member of Education Advisory Committee of CFA Institute from 2012 to 2019. I am a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) from the Global Association for Risk Professionals, USA (2005) and a Fellow member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India. I attended a 2-week Investment Management Workshop at Harvard Business School in 2007.

I enjoy speaking at conferences, motor biking (Royal Enfield), playing online chess, watching Cricket and reading investment related books.

Current position (2)

Executive Vice President

Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz

Managing Director

Marmore MENA Intelligence

Presentations

Presentations (8)
The Grand Disconnect Between Economics and Markets

There has been a huge disconnect between equity markets and economic conditions in recent times. As both entities continue to diverge, is a sharp correction imminent?

Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Business

COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the world, forcing economies into recession. How deep has its impact been for Kuwaiti Businesses?

The World Outlook COVID-19 - How good and soon

COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the world, forcing economies into recession. How deep has its impact been for Kuwaiti Businesses?

FinTech Adoption Among Kuwait Banks

Consumer behaviour of banking customers are anticipated to undergo a drastic change owing to the effects on COVID-19 pandemic. How well are Kuwaiti banks placed to capitalize on this change?

GCC Banking Mergers: What’s the story so far?

A merger wave has swept across the GCC banking sector as banks try to consolidate to build institutions that are more resistant to external shocks. However, history indicates that not all mergers have been successful so far. How have some of the high profile mergers of GCC banks in the past fared so far?

Top 30 Stock Picks in GCC based on RODE Metrics

Top 30 RODE stocks presentation identifies and analyzes top performing stocks in GCC using various factors including ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) for non-banking/ ROE (Return on Equity) for banks, Dividend yield and Earnings yield. The presentation further analyzes the performance of a portfolio consisting of top 30 RODE stocks with that of S&P GCC index. It sheds light as to how security selection using specific parameters could result in substantially higher returns as compared to the benchmark.

GCC and the World Economy

We analyze how important the GCC region is in terms of the global economy and discuss the scope for the GCC to expand and play a much larger role in global development.

Forecasting Sovereign Debt Issuances in GCC

We forecast the sovereign debt issuance of each GCC country based on their financing needs for the future, current reserve position and recent developments

Past talks (83)
The Grand Disconnect Between Economics and Markets
Zoom session - The Grand Disconnect Between Economics and Markets
7PM Bahrain Time
July 14, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Business
Live Webinar - Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Business
7PM Kuwait Time
July 7, 2020
How about a career in Equity Research
Beyond 2020-2025: Career opportunity in Equity Research
5PM IST
May 28, 2020
The World Outlook COVID-19 - How good and soon
IMA Middle East COVID-19 Webinar
2PM - 4PM Riyadh Time
April 26, 2020
Visualizing A Noncovid World: How soon and how good
Webinar
11AM - 1PM
April 3, 2020
FinTech Adoption Among Kuwait Banks
Kuwait Finance Forum (KFF): Fintech Session
Gulf Bank Headoffice, Kuwait
January 29, 2020
Crossing the frontier: The post EM-MENA
FundForum Middle East & Emerging Markets
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai, UAE
November 3, 2019
Fintech Adoption among Kuwait Banks
Kuwait Financial Technology: Fintech
Four Seasons, Kuwait
October 21, 2019
FinTech
A FinTech talk at KFAS
KFAS Auditorium, Kuwait
September 21, 2019
Fixed income outlook, with a focus on sukuk
Middle East Asset Management Forum
The Gulf Hotel, Manama, Bahrain
April 28, 2019
US Bull Run: Implications for Emerging Markets
Presentation
Emeraldo, Grand by GRT Hotels, Chennai, India
April 3, 2019
GCC Banking Mergers: What’s the story so far?
Presentation
KBA, Kuwait
March 10, 2019
Future of startups in Kuwait and GCC
Technological Projects in Kuwait : Challenges and Opportunities
KES, Kuwait
January 27, 2019
Kuwait Economy, Capital Market and Outlook for 2019-20
Presentation
Millennium Hotel, Salmiya, Kuwait
December 18, 2018
Top 30 Stock Picks in GCC based on RODE Metrics
Presentation
KCCI, Kuwait
December 16, 2018
Development of Islamic Capital Markets and Asset Management in Kuwait
IFN Forum Kuwait 2018
The Regency, Kuwait
December 4, 2018
Asset Management Update
The MENA Asset Management and Trading Summit
Conrad, Dubai, UAE
November 13, 2018
Long-term value creators in Middle East
FundForum Middle East & Emerging Markets
Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai
November 3, 2018
Oil, INR and Jobs: Which will give in first?
Presentation
Copthorne Hotel, Sharq, Kuwait
September 28, 2018
Kuwait Banking in 2018 and Beyond
Kuwait Banking in 2018 and Beyond
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce And Industry , Sanbook Hall
July 8, 2018
Kuwait Project Landscape
Presentation - French Embassy
Marina Hotel, Kuwait
June 19, 2018
Asset management market dynamics and outlook to 2020
Central Bank of Bahrain's Middle East Asset Management Forum
Manama, Bahrain
May 13, 2018
The impact of VAT on Key Kuwait sectors
Kuwait VAT Conference
The Palms Beach Hotel, Kuwait
May 2, 2018
European Real Estate in global context: Opportunities & Challenges
Presentation
Four seasons, Kuwait
March 19, 2018
Budget 2018-19
Presentation
Amritham Hall, Abbassiya, Kuwait
February 15, 2018
Job Opportunities in Kuwait: What are the Disruptors?
Presentation
Al Hamra Towers, Kuwait
December 11, 2017
Regional Economic Outlook
Panel
ART Rotanna Hotel, Amwaj Islands, Bahrain
December 5, 2017
Demographics and Kuwait Banking
Presentation
Boubyan Bank, Kuwait (HQ)
November 26, 2017
Current Investment Trends
Panel (along with Dr. Josh Lerner, Professor, HBS)
Sheraton Kuwait
November 26, 2017
GCC and the World Economy
Presentation
JW Marriot, Kuwait
November 20, 2017
Kuwait’s Investment Flows and Trends
Panel
JW Marriot, Kuwait
November 18, 2017
Kuwait Capital Market
Presentation
Webcast
November 14, 2017
Kuwait-Germany Trade and Investments-How can we leverage more?
Presentation
German Embassy
November 8, 2017
Fintech Adoption in GCC
Kuwait Financial Technology Conference 2017
JW Marriott, Kuwait
October 25, 2017
Priority Sector
Presentation
KFAS
October 24, 2017
Demographics and Kuwait Banking: The Elephant in the Room
Presentation
AUB, Head office
October 23, 2017
A Post-Oil Middle East
FundForum Middle East and Africa
Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE
October 9, 2017
Economic Outlook of the Middle East
12th World Takaful Conference 2017
Dubai, UAE
April 10, 2017
VAT Panel Discussion
Middle East Conference
Kuwait
February 22, 2017
Making Sense of the Gas Challenge
Petroleum Economist GCC energy strategy forum
Kuwait
January 24, 2017
Geopolitics
Euromoney Qatar
Doha, Qatar
December 6, 2016
GCC Stock Market outlook, GCC Sovereign Debt issuance
GCC Investment Perspectives
Qatar
December 4, 2016
Kuwait / GCC Regional Economic Outlook And Assessment Of The Financing Needs Over The Next 5 Years (Kuwait And GCC)
GBSA Kuwait Debt Capital Market Conference
Kuwait
December 3, 2016
Navigating Turbulent Times
CA-Doha-International Conference
Qatar
November 24, 2016
The Diversification Plan For Middle Eastern Economies
Fund Forum Middle East 2016
Dubai, UAE
November 20, 2016
Current Situation of Sukuk Bond Market in Kuwait
KBA Conference
Kuwait
November 7, 2016
Navigating Turbulent Times
CA-Kuwait
Kuwait
October 16, 2016
Kuwait Infrastructure Landscape
Expertise France
Kuwait
October 16, 2016
Top GCC risks for 2016 and Stock Markets Outlook
CFA Emirates Event
Dubai, UAE
March 21, 2016
Top GCC risks for 2016 and Stock Markets Outlook
CFA Emirates Event
Abu Dhabi, UAE
March 20, 2016
GCC Liquidity - Impact on Banks, Stock markets and Bond markets
CFA Bahrain Event
Bahrain
December 1, 2015
Cause: The Outlook for Energy Markets
Fund Forum Middle East 2015
Dubai, UAE
2015
Cheaper Oil - Short term and Long term impact for GCC
KINETIC 2015
Kuwait
2015
Top Global Risks of 2015
CPE seminar
Kuwait
2015
Top Global Risks of 2015
CPE seminar
Qatar
2015
Direct Redistribution, Taxation and Accountability in Oil-rich Economies: A Proposal
Round Table Discussion for World Bank
Kuwait
2014
The Landscape For Distribution In The Middle East
Fund Forum Middle East 2014
Dubai, UAE
2014
Panel: Geopolitics and the Return of Political Risk §
Euromoney Kuwait Conference 2014
Kuwait
2014
ETF Trends & Challenges in the GCC
Megatrends in Passive Investments
Kuwait
2014
Understanding the MENA requirements for Affordable Housing to satisfy the market demands
IQPC 2nd Affordable Housing Development Summit
Bahrain
2014
MENA Asset Management & Investment Banking
CFA Bahrain Event
Bahrain
2014
Panel: THE GROWING INFLUENCE OF WOMEN
Bloomberg Doha Conference
Qatar
2013
PANEL DISCUSSION: Regulation and Investment in 2012 and beyond
Wealth Management Forum
Dubai, UAE
2012
Panel: Investment Strategy in a Low/No return Environment
Euromoney Kuwait Conference
Kuwait
2012
Exclusive presentation by Markaz
Infrastructure Investment Kuwait 2012
Kuwait
2012
Panel session: strategies and tactics for investing in equities in a volatile market
The 2nd annual Middle East Investment Summit
Dubai, UAE
2012
GCC Economies & Capital Markets
Second Annual Middle East Investment Conference Investing in a New Financial Reality
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2011
Panel: what is best and why? – active vs. passive investing under the microscope
ETFs and indexing investments MENA 2010
Dubai, UAE
2010
Economist ThinkTank - Through the Crystal Ball – How Can We Expect To See The Middle East Recover From The Financial Crisis And Which Countries Offer The Greatest Potential For Investors?
TradeTech Middle East 2010
Dubai, UAE
2010
PANEL DISCUSSION: Driving the Retail Banking Business with a successful Wealth Management Business
5th Annual Middle East Retail Banking Forum
Dubai, UAE
2010
Application of Quantitative Finance in GCC
CFA Emirates: Event
Dubai, UAE
2009
Middle East Economies and Outlook
Global Fund Forum
Austria
2009
Panel Discussion on regional economic outlook
Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and central Asia
Dubai, UAE
2009
Economic Developments in the Middle East: Projects and Perspectives
Enriching The Middle East's Economic Future Conference 2009
Qatar
2009
Chasing The Petrodollar: Understanding Diversification Strategies & Investment Forecasts ForThe Middle East
Fund Forum Middle East 2008
Bahrain
2008
Trends, Challenges & future of GCC Wealth Management
Private banking & wealth management Forum
Dubai, UAE
2008
Advantages of adding North Africa to a Middle East exposure. Specific opportunities in North Africa.
Middle East Hedge Funds 2008
Switzerland
2008
Understanding The New Drivers Of the Middle East Economy And Prospects For The Coming Year: Implications For Investment And The Middle East As A Principal Source Of Capital
Gaim International 2008
Monaco
2008
New investment themes for the GCC • Role of GCC stock markets in the emerging markets context • Volatility of GCC stock markets: opportunity more than a threat • Asset allocation approaches
Funds World Middle East 2008
Dubai, UAE
2008
Future of Derivatives Trading in the Middle East
The Middle East Financial Services Summit 2008
Bahrain
2008
Outlook for GCC markets
CFA Charter Award Ceremony
Bahrain
2008
Integrating GCC with GEM: A Win-Win Situation
GAIM Invest
Switzerland
2007
The GCC Banking and Financial Sector
Gulf Research Meeting
Cambridge UK
2007
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The Grand Disconnect Between Economics & Markets - M.R. Raghu, CFA - Bahrain Economists Society
"Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Business" Webinar by M.R. Raghu
Beyond 2020-2025: Career opportunity in Equity Research
Webinar - Visualizing A Noncovid World: How soon and how good
Fintech Talk - Future of Financial Services
M.R. Raghu: Oil prices now go beyond the supply/demand equation
Euromoney Conference - Geopolitics Workshop
Gulf Bank – Wise – Making wise investment for the long term
MR Raghu: low oil prices aren't here to stay
Oil will always be a volatile asset class
Top GCC Risks for 2016 & Beyond - M.R. Raghu
Tech Companies in Kuwait Challenges and Opportunities
Presentation on Kuwait Banking in 2018 & Beyond
Presentation - Budget 2018-19
RSM Economic Event Nov 2017
RSM Economic Event Nov 2017
Fintech Oct 2017
Fintech Oct 2017
RSM Economy Watch Nov 2017
RSM Economy Watch Nov 2017
KFAS Oct 2017
KFAS Oct 2017
Kuwait HR Forum Dec 2017
Kuwait HR Forum Dec 2017
Gulf Bank Wise Nov 2017
Gulf Bank Wise Nov 2017
Boursa Kuwait
Boursa Kuwait
CFA 2nd charter Award ceremony
CFA 2nd charter Award ceremony
CFA 2nd charter Award ceremony 2011
CFA 2nd charter Award ceremony 2011
CFA Event 2012
CFA Event 2012
Euromoney Qatar Dec 2016
Euromoney Qatar Dec 2016
Kinetic April 2015
Kinetic April 2015
Jetfin -Switzerland
Jetfin -Switzerland
Jetfin-Switzerland
Jetfin-Switzerland
MEIC Feb 2017
MEIC Feb 2017
Skynews
Skynews
KBA Nov 2016
KBA Nov 2016
GBSA Dec 2016
GBSA Dec 2016
Euromoney Qatar Dec 2016
Euromoney Qatar Dec 2016
Mr. Faisal AlMatrook (KFAS)
Mr. Faisal AlMatrook (KFAS)
Mr. Manaf AlHajeri
Mr. Manaf AlHajeri
Construction Seminar
Construction Seminar
Almullah Exchange presentation-Dec 2018
Almullah Exchange presentation-Dec 2018
Almullah Exchange presentation-Dec 2018
Almullah Exchange presentation-Dec 2018
CA Kuwait Forum Sept 2018
CA Kuwait Forum Sept 2018
CFA Chennai presentation-April 2019
CFA Chennai presentation-April 2019
Dr. Khaled Mahdi, Secretary General, Supreme Council of Planning and Development
Dr. Khaled Mahdi, Secretary General, Supreme Council of Planning and Development
Global Investor Forum - Bahrain May 2018
Global Investor Forum - Bahrain May 2018
IFN conference Kuwait Dec 2018
IFN conference Kuwait Dec 2018
JLL Event March 2018
JLL Event March 2018
KBA Event July 2018
KBA Event July 2018
KBA Event July 2018
KBA Event July 2018
KBA GCC M&A event Mar-19
KBA GCC M&A event Mar-19
KBA GCC M&A event Mar-19
KBA GCC M&A event Mar-19
KES event on Startups-Jan 2019
KES event on Startups-Jan 2019
KES event on Startups-Jan 2019
KES event on Startups-Jan 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
KFAS Fintech Talk-Sep 2019
Kuwait Project Landscape - French Embassy June 2018
Kuwait Project Landscape - French Embassy June 2018
RSM Economic Event Nov 2017
RSM Economic Event Nov 2017
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
UIC RODE stock presentation-Dec 2018
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Books & Articles (22)

Financial Sector in Oman
College of Banking and Financial Studies, Sultanate of Oman,
2018
GCC Financial Markets
Gulf Research Center,
2011
Wealth Management - More complicated than you think
Oil Price may not be the trigger for reforms
Equity Investment Styles - Active vs. Passive
Momentum Investing – The “Hot Potato”- Is It?
GCC Asset Management- Four Ideas to Achieve Scale
Value Investing – Easy to Understand, Hard to Practice!
This is Why Fund Management is so hard!
Financial Risk Management – Challenges before Businesses
GCC needs monetary policy independence
Financial Challenges for GCC
Saudi Arabia and its US dollar peg dilemma
Mistakes I Made As An Investor
The connect between Market leadership and Wealth creation
Linking Sectors to Companies-A 4 Grid Approach
Modernising GCC Capital Markets: 5 Important Steps
The Power of Net working
How much Apple is making on iPad/iPhone?-Wake up China!
Geo Political Risk session of the Euromoney Kuwait Conference, 2014-Audio Transcript
Assessing Fund Manager: The 4D Approach
The Debilitating effect of Inflation on Investments

Expertise (6)

Investment Management Investment Research economic research Portfolio Management Middle East Energy
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