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Citibank honours QIIB with ‘Excellence in Straight Through Processing Payments’ award

Citibank explained that the award was granted to QIIB in recognition of its outstanding performance

EFG Hermes concludes $13.51mln securitized bond issuance for valU

The bonds are backed by a receivables portfolio assigned to EFG for Securitization, the special purpose vehicle managing the issuance

HSBC leads as MENA’s top earner in investment banking fees

HSBC was followed by Standard Chartered ($56.5 million) and First Abu Dhabi Bank ($56 million) in the league tables

EFG Hermes introduces streamlined custody arrangement and asset servicing arrangement services across 40 markets

The service is designed to address the unique challenges faced by HNWIs, family offices, and small- to mid-sized funds in accessing custody arrangement services

EFG Holding continues to report solid performance in the second quarter of 2024

EFG Hermes, the Investment Bank, saw its Investment Banking division report all-time high revenues together with Brokerage revenues shooting up

EFG Hermes completes advisory on Budget Saudi’s $121mln acquisition of AutoWorld

EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor on the transaction, which is set to create a new powerhouse in the Saudi auto industry

NIC recognized as the ‘Best Local Investment Bank in Kuwait - 2024’

Euromoney award confirms NIC’s distinguished services and continuous achievements

EFG Hermes completes advisory on $764mln IPO of Fakeeh Care Group on the Saudi Exchange

The IPO garnered widespread interest from local, regional, and international investors, with an oversubscription rate of 119

EFG Holding revenue surges 92% to EGP 8.6bn in Q1 2024, unveils share buyback program

EFG Hermes, the investment bank arm, played a key role in the strong Q1 results, with revenues more than doubling year-on-year to EGP 6.2bn.

Banque Misr announces strategic partnership and major investment in BELMAZAD

Egypt’s First Digital Public Auction Platform

EFG Hermes completes advisory on $428.7mln IPO of Parkin on the DFM

The IPO set a record for the most subscribed offering on the Dubai Financial Market, with an overall subscription of approximately 165 times

Morgan Stanley opens office in Abu Dhabi

ADGM office will be investment bank’s fourth in the region in addition to those in Dubai, Riyadh and Qatar

BankDhofar Investment Banking sustaining customer value with innovative financial strategies

The division's consistent success is underscored by its continuously expanding and diverse client base, encompassing startups to well-established corporations and inclusive of public and government sector organizations

Saudi EXIM and Banque Saudi Fransi collaborate to enhance SME export funding

This initiative is part of Saudi EXIM’s strategy to foster partnerships with the private sector

EFG Holding posts EGP3bn in Q3 2023 revenue

The banking group’s net profit after tax and minority interest rose by 24 per cent to reach EGP395m

GFH's Q3 profit rises on investment banking income

The company aims to grow its portfolio with new investments in GCC and the US

MUFG supports the financing of AviLease’s acquisition of Standard Chartered’s aviation leasing business

MUFG supported AviLease in its first acquisition financing, which relied on a group of four international leading banks to ensure optimal structuring and execution

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking successfully concludes first securitization issuance worth EGP 789mln

Backed by the portfolio assigned from Rawasi for Urban Development

Northern Trust Grows Front Office Solutions Business in EMEA Market

Northern Trust Front Office Solutions builds momentum in EMEA amidst growing demand for more diversified portfolios

Spanish investment bank Alantra hiring for new Gulf-focused office in Dubai

Alantra said in a statement that it was in the process of interviewing candidates and hoped to announce new hires before the end of the year.