Hedge funds target Shariah

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Barclays Capital has teamed up with Shariah Capital to launch a Shariah investment platform in the alternative investment arena.

The Al Safi Trust platform, which will be open to investment in the fourth quarter, will initially offer equity long-short and market neutral strategies in Al Safi sub-trusts, with each sub-trust r...

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