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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Badwa Capital announces new Head of Capital Solutions in continued expansion of investment banking activities
Badwa obtains CMA license and opens new Riyadh office DUBAI, UAE – Badwa Capital, a leading investment bank and investment firm focused on the Middle East, today announced the appointment of Ahmad Ismail as Head of Capital Solutions, a key practice within the firm's expanding investment banking division. Mr. Ismail joins Badwa after more than 11 years at Moelis & Company, bringing with him a proven track record of transaction execution. With Mr. Ismail's appointment, Badwa will complement its strong M&A practice with additional capital markets capabilities, including independent financial advisory for IPOs and capital structure optimization transactions in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, leveraging the firm's established regulated presence in both markets. Badwa recently opened its Riyadh office and received a license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority. "We are thrilled to welcome Ahmad to Badwa as we expand our capital solutions capabilities and continue delivering extraordinary global talent and unsurpassed regional expertise to our clients,' said Fawzi Jumean, Chairman and Partner at Badwa. "Ahmad's deep experience and leadership will help us capitalize on strong markets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This move reinforces our commitment to providing holistic financial solutions across the entire capital structure." In addition to its investment banking business, Badwa continues to expand its growth equity investments business, partnering with entrepreneurs in building innovative and sustainable enterprises. About Badwa Capital Founded 15 years ago, Badwa is a leading investment bank and investment firm focused on the Middle East. As an advisor, Badwa Capital helps clients achieve their business and financial objectives through strategic and transformative transactions. The firm's professionals combine world-class execution capabilities with unmatched regional insight to deliver thoughtful and independent advice through all phases of strategic and complex transactions. As an investor, Badwa partners with entrepreneurs in the GCC, supporting them as they build innovative, profitable and sustainable businesses. With offices in Dubai and Riyadh, Badwa is licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority. Additional information on Badwa Capital may be found at
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Goldman Sachs leveraging revamp to boost Asia investment banking share, says regional top banker
HONG KONG: Goldman Sachs will leverage a major revamp in Asia to capture a larger share of the investment banking market and capitalize on "strong tailwinds", the Wall Street bank's newly appointed regional investment banking chief told Reuters. Since September 2024, the bank has unified its merger and acquisition (M&A) teams, combined financial and strategic investor units and introduced a capital solutions group in the region, before merging three investment banking businesses and appointing Iain Drayton to head the integrated regional franchise last month. The 19-year Goldman veteran, speaking for the first time since the revamp, said the regional integration is seen as a way to "expand the overall commercial opportunity in Asia-Pacific". "By operating as a unified APAC platform, we can provide broader insights, more seamless execution, and deeper, regionally coordinated coverage," he said. Before the revamp, Goldman Sachs' investment banking businesses in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia were separately operated. Drayton, who previously led the Asia operations excluding Japan, said there has been a clear pickup in large-scale M&A and a meaningful uptick in equity capital markets activity across the region following the integration. "On an APAC basis, we're seeing some strong tailwinds at the moment — quite a contrast to the headwinds that defined the past two to three years," Drayton said. "Market sentiment, investor engagement, and transaction momentum are all moving in a more constructive direction." Wall Street banks have voiced concerns over delays for deals as U.S. tariff policies roiled markets and stalled activity. But dealmaking has resumed and markets have stabilised in Asia in recent weeks, with investors poised to deploy capital where valuations are compelling, Drayton said. Goldman Sachs ranked top in Asia Pacific's equity capital markets league table this year as of Monday, having worked on $12 billion worth of such deals, ahead of rivals JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, data from Dealogic showed. The bank placed third in announced M&A, advising on $111 billion of deals, trailing Nomura Holdings and Morgan Stanley, the data showed. (Reporting by Selena Li and Kane Wu; Editing by Saad Sayeed)
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Goldman Sachs leveraging revamp to boost Asia investment banking share, says regional top banker
HONG KONG, June 18 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs (GS.N), opens new tab will leverage a major revamp in Asia to capture a larger share of the investment banking market and capitalize on "strong tailwinds", the Wall Street bank's newly appointed regional investment banking chief told Reuters. Since September 2024, the bank has unified its merger and acquisition (M&A) teams, combined financial and strategic investor units and introduced a capital solutions group in the region, before merging three investment banking businesses and appointing Iain Drayton to head the integrated regional franchise last month. The 19-year Goldman veteran, speaking for the first time since the revamp, said the regional integration is seen as a way to "expand the overall commercial opportunity in Asia-Pacific". "By operating as a unified APAC platform, we can provide broader insights, more seamless execution, and deeper, regionally coordinated coverage," he said. Before the revamp, Goldman Sachs' investment banking businesses in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia were separately operated. Drayton, who previously led the Asia operations excluding Japan, said there has been a clear pickup in large-scale M&A and a meaningful uptick in equity capital markets activity across the region following the integration. "On an APAC basis, we're seeing some strong tailwinds at the moment — quite a contrast to the headwinds that defined the past two to three years," Drayton said. "Market sentiment, investor engagement, and transaction momentum are all moving in a more constructive direction." Wall Street banks have voiced concerns over delays for deals as U.S. tariff policies roiled markets and stalled activity. But dealmaking has resumed and markets have stabilised in Asia in recent weeks, with investors poised to deploy capital where valuations are compelling, Drayton said. Goldman Sachs ranked top in Asia Pacific's equity capital markets league table this year as of Monday, having worked on $12 billion worth of such deals, ahead of rivals JP Morgan (JPM.N), opens new tab and Morgan Stanley (MS.N), opens new tab, data from Dealogic showed. The bank placed third in announced M&A, advising on $111 billion of deals, trailing Nomura Holdings (8604.T), opens new tab and Morgan Stanley, the data showed.
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Goldman Sachs leveraging revamp to boost Asia investment banking share, says regional top banker
HONG KONG :Goldman Sachs will leverage a major revamp in Asia to capture a larger share of the investment banking market and capitalize on "strong tailwinds", the Wall Street bank's newly appointed regional investment banking chief told Reuters. Since September 2024, the bank has unified its merger and acquisition (M&A) teams, combined financial and strategic investor units and introduced a capital solutions group in the region, before merging three investment banking businesses and appointing Iain Drayton to head the integrated regional franchise last month. The 19-year Goldman veteran, speaking for the first time since the revamp, said the regional integration is seen as a way to "expand the overall commercial opportunity in Asia-Pacific". "By operating as a unified APAC platform, we can provide broader insights, more seamless execution, and deeper, regionally coordinated coverage," he said. Before the revamp, Goldman Sachs' investment banking businesses in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia were separately operated. Drayton, who previously led the Asia operations excluding Japan, said there has been a clear pickup in large-scale M&A and a meaningful uptick in equity capital markets activity across the region following the integration. "On an APAC basis, we're seeing some strong tailwinds at the moment — quite a contrast to the headwinds that defined the past two to three years," Drayton said. "Market sentiment, investor engagement, and transaction momentum are all moving in a more constructive direction." Wall Street banks have voiced concerns over delays for deals as U.S. tariff policies roiled markets and stalled activity. But dealmaking has resumed and markets have stabilised in Asia in recent weeks, with investors poised to deploy capital where valuations are compelling, Drayton said. Goldman Sachs ranked top in Asia Pacific's equity capital markets league table this year as of Monday, having worked on $12 billion worth of such deals, ahead of rivals JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, data from Dealogic showed. The bank placed third in announced M&A, advising on $111 billion of deals, trailing Nomura Holdings and Morgan Stanley, the data showed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Goldman Sachs leveraging revamp to boost Asia investment banking share, says regional top banker
By Selena Li and Kane Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) -Goldman Sachs will leverage a major revamp in Asia to capture a larger share of the investment banking market and capitalize on "strong tailwinds", the Wall Street bank's newly appointed regional investment banking chief told Reuters. Since September 2024, the bank has unified its merger and acquisition (M&A) teams, combined financial and strategic investor units and introduced a capital solutions group in the region, before merging three investment banking businesses and appointing Iain Drayton to head the integrated regional franchise last month. The 19-year Goldman veteran, speaking for the first time since the revamp, said the regional integration is seen as a way to "expand the overall commercial opportunity in Asia-Pacific". "By operating as a unified APAC platform, we can provide broader insights, more seamless execution, and deeper, regionally coordinated coverage," he said. Before the revamp, Goldman Sachs' investment banking businesses in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia were separately operated. Drayton, who previously led the Asia operations excluding Japan, said there has been a clear pickup in large-scale M&A and a meaningful uptick in equity capital markets activity across the region following the integration. "On an APAC basis, we're seeing some strong tailwinds at the moment — quite a contrast to the headwinds that defined the past two to three years," Drayton said. "Market sentiment, investor engagement, and transaction momentum are all moving in a more constructive direction." Wall Street banks have voiced concerns over delays for deals as U.S. tariff policies roiled markets and stalled activity. But dealmaking has resumed and markets have stabilised in Asia in recent weeks, with investors poised to deploy capital where valuations are compelling, Drayton said. Goldman Sachs ranked top in Asia Pacific's equity capital markets league table this year as of Monday, having worked on $12 billion worth of such deals, ahead of rivals JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, data from Dealogic showed. The bank placed third in announced M&A, advising on $111 billion of deals, trailing Nomura Holdings and Morgan Stanley, the data showed.
