The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and global asset manager Fiera Capital have jointly launched the Fiera Qatar Equity Fund, a new USD 200 million fund targeting equities listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE).
Fiera Capital, which oversees USD 117 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2025), will manage the fund with a focus on delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through active management. The fund is structured as a daily-dealing mutual fund and is open to both international and domestic institutional investors seeking exposure to Qatar’s equity market.
QIA will act as the anchor investor, contributing a mix of cash and publicly listed stocks. This move aligns with QIA’s broader objective to deepen market liquidity and enhance the competitiveness of Qatar’s financial landscape.
“This fund supports our mission to help build a vibrant Qatari economy,” said Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA. “Bringing international managers like Fiera into the Qatari equity space expands market participation and reinforces our Active Asset Management Initiative.”
Klaus Schuster, CEO of Fiera Capital EMEA, added, “QIA’s trust in our investment approach is a strong endorsement. We’re focused on generating value for institutional investors while also helping diversify Qatar’s capital markets.”
This launch marks the second partnership under QIA’s Active Asset Management Initiative, following a previous collaboration with Ashmore Group. The program is designed to partner with top-tier asset managers—both global and local—with proven track records and regional expertise.
Founded in 2005, QIA is one of the world’s most prominent sovereign wealth funds. It manages Qatar’s state reserves through a globally diversified, long-term investment strategy aimed at supporting the nation’s financial sustainability.
Source: Qatar Investment Authority
