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The Asset Management Agreement is a crucial document used when establishing a professional investment management relationship in Qatar. It is particularly relevant for financial institutions operating within the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) framework and those regulated by the Qatar Central Bank. This agreement sets out the terms under which an asset manager will invest and manage a client's assets, including specific investment objectives, risk parameters, and performance metrics. It addresses key regulatory requirements unique to Qatar, including compliance with local financial regulations, anti-money laundering laws, and where applicable, Shariah principles. The document is essential for protecting both parties' interests and ensuring clarity in their professional relationship, while maintaining compliance with Qatar's sophisticated financial services regulatory regime.

1. Parties: Identification of the asset manager and the client, including their legal status and contact details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Appointment and Authority: Formal appointment of the asset manager and scope of their authority

5. Services and Obligations: Detailed description of asset management services and the manager's obligations

6. Investment Objectives and Strategy: Agreed investment objectives, strategy, and any restrictions

7. Fees and Expenses: Management fees, performance fees, and other charges

8. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities, including information provision and cooperation

9. Representations and Warranties: Key statements and guarantees by both parties

10. Risk Disclosures: Mandatory risk warnings and acknowledgments

11. Reporting and Valuations: Frequency and content of reports, valuation methodology

12. Confidentiality: Protection and handling of confidential information

13. Compliance with Laws: Obligations regarding regulatory compliance and AML requirements

14. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification provisions

15. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Qatar law governance and jurisdiction for disputes