While the coronavirus pandemic has presented major challenges for many of us, a small silver lining in the world of film shone through yesterday, as it was announced that eligibility requirements for foreign films at the Golden Globes would temporarily be eased.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organisation of Los Angeles-based journalists for outlets based abroad, said that because of the pandemic it would be easing qualifying requirements for 2020 films made outside of the US in a language other than English.
Usually, foreign-language films "must be first released in their country of origin during the 15-month period from October 1 to December 31 prior to the awards". Now, however, it has been declared that films "that had a bona fide theatrical release planned to begin in their country of origin during the period from March 15 until a date to be determined by HFPA when cinemas in that country have generally reopened, may instead be released in any country in any format".
That could mean the film is released in theatres, via video-on-demand or another television format and it will still be eligible for the Golden Globe award for best foreign language film.
This comes on the back of a similar announcement made on March 26 suspending the rule that a film had to be screened for HFPA members at a third-party facility in the greater LA area.
Instead of in-person screenings, distributors of foreign-language films must contact the HFPA to arrange a screening date and provide a link or DVD so members might view it at home. "This alternate screening procedure is in effect from March 15 until a date to be determined by HFPA when cinemas in the Los Angeles area have generally reopened," it said.
Further rules may be amended as the association continues to assess the current situation and its affect on cinema, it added.
The Golden Globes take place annually, with 2020's ceremony held on January 6. The award for best foreign language film went to Parasite.
Although it has been announced that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the 93rd Golden Globes, a date for the awards ceremony has not been confirmed.
Take a look through this photo gallery of the 2020 ceremony's best red-carpet looks:
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Jennifer Aniston arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. AFP -

Jonathan Pryce and wife Kathy Fahy arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

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Helen Mirren arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020. AFP -

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Lauren Graham arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge chose a tailored suit for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

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Actress Jodie Comer wowed in emerald for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. AFP -

US-Egyptian actor Rami Malek and actress Lucy Boynton arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Naomi Watts arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

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Cate Blanchett arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Billy Porter chose all white for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

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Thomasin McKenzie arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

US actress Natasha Lyonne arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. AFP -

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Singer and actress Taylor Swift chose a floral gown for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel. AFP -

Charlize Theron went for a bright green and black gown for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on the Golden Globes red carpet. AFP -

Scarlett Johansson arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Comedian and host Ellen DeGeneres arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

Renee Zellweger wears powder blue for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Christina Applegate arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

Model Winnie Harlow arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

US actor Ben Platt arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Kaitlyn Dever arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

Brad Pitt arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Laura Dern arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

US comedian Ramy Youssef arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Tiffany Haddish on the Golden Globes red carpet at The Beverly Hilton hotel in California. AFP -

Brad Pitt arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

US actress Rachel Brosnahan and husband, actor Jason Ralph, arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Leonardo DiCaprio arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

Actress Awkwafina arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Actress Sienna Miller arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Daniel Craig arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

US actor Bill Hader and actress Rachel Bilson arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Actor Jason Momoa and wife Lisa Bonet arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Idina Menzel arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

US film director Quentin Tarantino arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

Actress Rachel Bilson arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020, at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. / AFP / VALERIE MACON -

Salma Hayek arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

Nicole Kidman arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. EPA -

Samantha Bryant, Colin Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Theodore Hanks arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

Gugu Mbatha-Raw arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

Bernie Taupin arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

Margaret Qualley arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

Actress Lucy Boynton arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020, at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. / AFP / VALERIE MACON -

Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Olivia Colman arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

US actress Merritt Wever arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

US actor Adam Driver and wife, actress Joanne Tucker, arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Tobias Menzies arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

Beanie Feldstein arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

British actor Taron Egerton and Emily Thomas arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Sofia Vergara arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA -

US actress Glenn Close arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. AFP -

Elton John and David Furnish arrive for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. EPA -

Pedro Almodovar arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. EPA
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
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