south africaRand Merchant BankSouth Africa has a burgeoning investment banking sector, and Rand Merchant Bank has become a major player. It is a subsidiary of the country’s leading corporate and financial services group (FirstRand Bank), has a presence in more than 35 African countries, and has helped fund several infrastructure and resource finance projects in the region.
Month: September 2015
VTB Capital
russia VTB CapitalThe investment arm of Russia’s VTB Group offers a packed catalogue of investment banking products and services to Russian and international clients, and is widely respected for its continued contributions to the local economy. Since its establishment in 2008, the institution has attracted more than $204bn worth of investments to Russia and CIS.
CaixaBI
portgualCaixaBICaixa – Banco de Investimento is the investment banking arm of Portugal’s largest banking group, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, which has a 140-year history. CaixaBI is at the centre of a unique investment banking platform, promoting active cross-border operations in countries such as Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and Spain.
Trigon
poland TrigonWith dedicated specialists working across mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and takeover defence, Trigon has a strong structure focused on growth. It is now the leader in Poland’s investment banking industry, ensuring swift and well-tailored services to clients. The bank focuses on advising strategically, with well-planned targets in mind.
Citibank
peruCitibankDeveloping and maintaining relations between borrowers and lenders on Peru’s money markets, Citibank’s Peruvian franchise is widely regarded as the nation’s premier investment bank. While the market for investment banking in Peru is relatively small, Citibank has expanded and enjoyed significant growth in the sector over the last few years.
Standard Chartered
pakistanStandard CharteredAs the oldest and largest international bank in the country, Standard Chartered has been present in Pakistan for over 150 years. Working in a number of spheres, perhaps the bank’s strongest suit is its investment banking arm, in which a number of advisory experts have built and sustained a high degree of service.
Nordea Bank
nordics (denmark, finland, norway, sweden)Nordea BankAs a European heavy-hitter, this Nordic banking group is a strong presence in the investment banking business that has grown its assets and client numbers hugely in recent years. Headquartered in Stockholm, a new Asian expansion has boosted revenue and hauled in key institutional investors looking for alpha through a multi-boutique approach.
ABN AMRO
netherlandsABN AMROWith a strong presence felt across the globe, ABN AMRO’s very best service and quality management is surely at home and in domestic markets. The firm has invested in high quality across the board and still generates substantial client interest in many products, as well as recently expanding into sustainable banking.
Societe Generale de Banque au Liban
lebanonSociete Generale de Banque au LibanSGBL offers specialised investment services covering corporate and structured finance and investment management, catering for institutional investors and corporations. SGBL has successfully structured and placed debt and hybrid instruments, expanded its asset management offering, and sponsored VC funds to promote the knowledge economy.
National Bank of Oman
omanNational Bank of OmanNational Bank of Oman’s investment banking division specialises in providing institutions and companies with financial advice, helping them to understand markets and complex financial instruments. Its coverage extends to equity and debt capital markets, private placements and financial advice, and is seen by many as second-to-none in Oman.
First NZ Capital
new zealand First NZ CapitalFirst NZ Capital has been a trusted provider of asset management and consultancy services in New Zealand for over 50 years, with client focus as its core ethos. In addition to local expertise, First NZ Capital has a strong partnership with Credit Suisse Group, which provides its clients access to world-class research and global securities distribution.
Santander
mexicoSantanderAs an arm of one of the most successful banking groups in the world, Santander Mexico is well equipped to deal with even the most complex needs of its investment clients. It offers a wealth of investment vehicles for private, retail and business clients, and is one of the fastest-growing investment institutions in the country.
NBK Capital
kuwaitNBK CapitalBy leveraging the expertise of the best investment professionals from around the globe, NBK Capital has cemented a reputation as the leading investment management firm in the Kuwait region. Focusing on a diversified range of innovative financial products and services, the bank prides itself on a strong global reach and regional focus.
Arab Jordan Investment Bank
jordanArab Jordan Investment BankArab Jordan Investment Bank has a long history and deeply rooted experience, possessing an impressive record of providing customers with a great return on their investments. The bank offers a broad range of high value-added products and services designed to meet the specific needs of its extremely diverse set of clients.
DBS Bank
indonesiaDBS BankEstablished in 1989, DBS Bank has multiple branches across Indonesia, which offer a wide range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities, as well as debt and equity financial solutions. DBS Bank is widely regarded as one of the country’s top stockbrokers and as a local leader in regional capital markets.
