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MARKET UPDATE
Apr 2026

Maldives Capital Markets: Q1 2026 Review

MSE activity, sukuk issuances, and key trends shaping the Maldivian capital markets in the first quarter of 2026.
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INVESTMENT
Mar 2026

Understanding Investment Fund Risk in the Maldives

A plain-language guide to the risk factors investors should consider when evaluating structured investment products in the Maldivian market.
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CAPITAL MARKETS
Feb 2026

The Case for Capital Market Development in the Maldives

Why a deeper, more accessible capital market is essential for sustainable economic growth in the Maldives — and what progress has been made.
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ECONOMY
Jan 2026

Tourism Revenue and Capital Formation in 2025

How record tourist arrivals translated into investment activity across the Maldivian economy — and what it means for businesses and investors.
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CAPITAL MARKETS
Dec 2025

Sukuk as a Financing Tool: A Maldives Perspective

An overview of how sukuk issuances have been used in the Maldives, and the opportunity for businesses considering this route to market.
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INVESTMENT
Nov 2025

What to Look for in a Maldivian Investment Fund

Key questions every investor should ask before committing capital to an investment fund — governance, fees, mandate clarity, and more.
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Mr. Abdul Hameed Abdul Kareem

CHAIRMAN · CO-FOUNDER
OVERVIEW

Co-Founder and Chairman of Rausmal Corporation. A seasoned finance professional with expertise spanning banking, capital markets, government, and data science.

BACKGROUND
Hameed’s career began in the Maldivian banking sector, where he built a strong foundation in financial services before spearheading significant reforms at the Maldives Stock Exchange — including easing listing requirements and facilitating the country’s first bond issuance. Serving in the President’s Office under the Maldives’ first democratically elected government, he played a pivotal role in tax reform, privatisation, and fiscal stabilisation during the global financial crisis. He subsequently held data specialist roles at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and the Asia School of Business, and has consulted for government and corporate clients through Strat369 in Malaysia and dSilo, a New York-based AI startup.
ROLE AT RAUSMAL
As Chairman, Hameed brings a rare combination of capital markets reform experience, public sector insight, and analytical rigour — shaping Rausmal’s strategic direction and governance.