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The Investment Advisory Agreement is essential for establishing and governing the relationship between licensed investment advisors and their clients in Qatar. This document is required when providing professional investment advisory services under Qatar Financial Centre regulations and must comply with both QFC Regulatory Authority requirements and Qatar Central Bank guidelines. It typically includes detailed provisions on service scope, regulatory compliance, fee structures, risk disclosures, and client protections. The agreement is particularly important in Qatar's sophisticated financial services market, where investment advisors must maintain strict compliance with local regulations while serving diverse client needs. It should be used whenever a regulated entity provides investment advisory services to clients, whether individual, institutional, or corporate, and must reflect specific QFC requirements for different client classifications.

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

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of advisor's regulatory status under QFC regulations

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including regulatory and technical investment terms

4. Appointment and Scope of Services: Formal appointment of advisor and detailed description of investment advisory services to be provided

5. Regulatory Status and Compliance: Confirmation of regulatory authorizations and compliance commitments

6. Client Representations and Warranties: Client's confirmations regarding their status, authority, and understanding of investment risks

7. Advisor's Obligations: Detailed responsibilities and duties of the advisor, including fiduciary obligations

8. Investment Process and Strategy: Description of the investment approach, methodology, and decision-making process

9. Fees and Payments: Detailed fee structure, calculation methods, and payment terms

10. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Obligations regarding client data protection and confidential information handling

11. Risk Disclosures: Comprehensive disclosure of investment risks and market uncertainties

12. Conflicts of Interest: Disclosure and management of potential conflicts of interest

13. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and circumstances for termination

14. Liability and Indemnification: Extent of advisor's liability and mutual indemnification provisions

15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and amendments

16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and applicable law