Imtiaz Holdings

29/07/2025

📊 Real Estate in 2025: A Strategic Asset Amid Shifting Conditions

In today’s evolving economic landscape, real estate remains a cornerstone of long-term wealth but the approach to investing must be more deliberate than ever.

Here’s a perspective from our in-house analyst Jacob.

📈 Elevated Interest Rates = Selective Opportunity
With borrowing costs still elevated, speculative buying has slowed. Yet for strategic investors, this environment presents less competition and opportunities to negotiate favorable terms, particularly in underleveraged markets.

🏘️ Tight Inventory, Strong Rental Demand
While sellers remain hesitant due to legacy low-rate mortgages, constrained supply has sustained home values and driven demand in the rental market. Well-positioned buy-to-rent properties can offer compelling cash flow if underwritten with discipline.

📍 Location Dynamics Are Evolving
Post-pandemic migration trends are normalizing, and secondary markets are gaining momentum as urban centers reestablish economic resilience. Identifying these “next-wave” locations requires data-backed insight and long-term vision.

💼 The Role of Real Estate in a Diversified Portfolio
Real estate continues to serve as a hedge against inflation and a potential source of passive income. But in 2025, we seen success lies in selectivity, strong fundamentals, and a clear alignment with your overall financial objectives.

📌 Our Guidance:
Avoid short-term speculation. Prioritize sustainable cash flow. Structure deals with downside protection. Real estate is not just a transaction it’s a strategic pillar of wealth. Don’t follow the crowd, understand the fundamentals.

21/07/2025

📈 Growth. 🤝 Succession. 💼 Tailor-Made Services.

At the heart of every great journey lies a commitment to evolve with purpose, with vision, and with care. From generations of leadership to bespoke experiences crafted for each guest, we believe success isn’t just measured in numbers, it’s felt in every detail.

As we grow, we pass the torch with intention, ensuring that what comes next is even more refined, more personalized, and more meaningful.

Tailored service Wealth Management, Enduring legacy. Limitless potential.

11/06/2025

Africa: The 21st Century Growth Engine

Africa isn’t just a supplier of raw materials, we strongly believe it’s a frontier for prosperity.

With massive infrastructure projects like the Lobito Corridor, and visions like a pan-African-Gulf mining super-region, the alliance of Sahel states, Africa stands at the centre of the world’s green future.

But growth won’t happen by default.

To seize global market share, African mining must compete, innovate, and most of all collaborate.

Finance, compliance, leadership, ESG all must align to build a capitalist revolution that works for Africa.

Stay tuned for updates from our groups activities in the region. We’re at the cusp of history.

01/11/2024

Uniting Humanity Through Technology and The Arts

Our CEO Omar Imtiaz was delighted to attend and support an extraordinary event at the historic Royaumont Abbey, near Paris. With over eight centuries of history, the venue was a stunning backdrop to an equally inspiring gathering.

The two-day summit, called Mosaic, brought together thought leaders from around the world to ignite dialogue and collaboration at the crossroads of technology, art, and global impact.

Organized in support of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the event aimed to advance technology and arts education programs for underserved children worldwide.

We thank the organizers for the invitation and for their warm hospitality.

Photo credit Agence WATO

26/10/2024

Our CEO, Omar Imtiaz, who also serves on the International Council for the recently attended the inaugural in Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿

Hosted by the and the Government of Fergana Region, this landmark event saw an impressive gathering of global leaders, including royal family members, government ministers, ambassadors, investors, and distinguished delegates from across the world.

Mr. Imtiaz addressed hundreds in attendance, sharing his experiences in Uzbekistan and his strong belief in the nation’s bright future, powered by its ambitious young population. In exciting news, the senior management team of Imtiaz Holding will be visiting soon to dive deeper into discussions on investment and collaboration opportunities.

A special congratulations to for once again surpassing expectations with a phenomenal forum focused on investment and tourism.

26/10/2024

🌍 Exciting news from the top! Our CEO, Omar Imtiaz has just returned from an impactful business trip to Uzbekistan, where he was warmly hosted by the esteemed Governor of Fergana Region.

The trip centered around incredible discussions on advancing opportunities throughout the region, with a keen focus on real estate and the development of football. With such inspiring connections and potential collaborations on the horizon, we’re looking forward to new ventures that will drive growth and innovation across borders!

Stay tuned for more updates as we take steps toward a bright future in the Fergana Region!

31/10/2023

Fueling the entrepreneurial fire – turning dreams into reality, one venture at a time. 🔥🌟

26/09/2023

"Private credit, the unseen financial backbone, empowers the growth of small to mid-cap enterprises on a patient timeline, where each loan's duration echoes the aspirations of these companies, spanning 5 to 7 years." Omar Imtiaz.

Omar Imtiaz shares his key takeaway of the current Private Credit market.

1. Shifting some of the longer-term lending away from traditional banks to asset managers, along with investors' pursuit of higher returns, has triggered a swift expansion of the private credit market.

2. Private credit presents an opportunity for investors to achieve diversification, stability, and predictable, appealing risk-adjusted returns, particularly in the current environment of elevated interest rates.

3. While slowing economic growth and fluctuating interest payments may place added stress on private credit borrowers, potentially resulting in higher default rates on existing loans, it's noteworthy that historical recovery rates have surpassed those of publicly traded bonds with equivalent ratings.

4. For investors who are open to less liquid investment options, integrating private credit into a conventional fixed income portfolio can provide significant value.

The demand for private credit, involving loans to unlisted companies outside the traditional banking sector, has surged due to rising interest rates, a reduction in corporate lending by banks, and the quest for higher yields among investors. This article delves into the rapid ascent of this emerging asset class, examines the associated risks, and outlines the benefits it offers to investors.

“The increase in private credit could mitigate systemic risks by transferring longer-term lending activities to investors with extended investment horizons.” Omar Imtiaz

The private credit market has experienced remarkable growth and maturation, more than doubling in size since 2015. Presently valued at approximately USD 1.3 trillion, according to Moody's estimates, it closely rivals the scale of the global high-yield bond market.

21/09/2023

Unpacking Football's Financial Evolution: The Rise of Private Capital ⚽

Intriguing insights reveal a significant shift in the European football landscape. A remarkable 35% of clubs in the elite leagues of England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are now under the financial stewardship of private capital.

Private capital, encompassing diverse investment models like private equity, venture capital, and leveraged buyouts, has emerged as a driving force behind this transformation. Notably, sovereign wealth funds, exemplified by KSA’s PIF, also play a prominent role in this paradigm shift.

The data from PitchBook underscores a dramatic uptick in investment and acquisitions over the past two years. In 2019, the football merger and acquisition expenditure stood at $240 million, a figure that surged to nearly $5 billion in 2022. Astoundingly, projections sfigure may double in the current year, exceeding $10 billion.

This surge can be attributed to two pivotal factors: the burgeoning private equity sector, witnessing assets under management swell from €2.1 trillion in 2013 to €4.6 trillion in 2022, and the financial vulnerabilities faced by clubs due to the pandemic.

Private equity firms enter the football arena with a strategy focused on driving revenue growth, cost-efficiency, and profit optimization. The anticipated timeline for these investors revolves around crystallizing returns within a decade.

Interestingly, this research also unveils a strong correlation between the rise in private equity investment and the increasing presence of American ownership in European football, with the United States housing the majority of private equity finance.

As football clubs undergo strategic restructurings, cost-cutting measures, and revenue enhancements, the sport's financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The investment horizon aligns with the return horizons of private equity, typically ranging from seven to ten years.

The intersection of football and finance heralds an intellectually stimulating era, reshaping the sport's business dynamics. Stay tuned for the unfolding developments both on and off the pitch!

06/05/2023

29/12/2022

As a investor in sport we would like to express our deepest condolence on the passing of a great legend, a name which has shaped football and inspired millions across the world, rest in peace