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List Of Investment Banks In United Arab Emirates

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on October 31, 2012

2 min read

· Last updated: December 4, 2018

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Major Investment Banks in the UAE

Abu Dhabi Investment House

ADCB Macquarie Corporate Finance

AJM Capital Partners Limited

Akbank

Comprehensive List of Financial Institutions

Al Fajer Investment and Development
Al Mal Capital
Al-Arabi Capital Limited
Allied Investment Partners
Alpen Capital Limited
Apache Management Consultancies
Arabian Capital Investment & Finance Company Limited
Arqaam Capital Limited
ATA Invest Limited
Attijariwafa Bank Limited
Baer Capital Partners International Limited
BDO Corporate Finance Limited
CAPM Investment
Carlyle Mena Investment Advisors Limited
Chescor Capital
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Clarkson Investment Services Limited
Commerzbank
Credit Suisse AG
Daman Investments
Delta Partners
Deutsche Bank
DIB Capital Limited
EFG-Hermes UAE Limited
Emirates Investment Bank
Emirates NBD Capital Limited
FFA Limited
FH Capital Limited
Full Circle Investments
Genero Capital
Goldman Sachs International
Gulf Merchant Bank Limited
GulfCap Group
HC Investment Banking Limited
HSBC Financial Services
JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association
Julius Baer Limited
KCP Capital
Killik and Co
Leader Capital
Lootah Farazad Investments
MAC Capital Limited
Marisk Management Consultants
Merrill Lynch Bank S A
Millennium Finance Corporation
Mobilefour Holdings FZCO-LLC
Morgan Stanley and Company International
Morra Capital Limited
NBK Capital Limited
Nomura International Dubai Branch
Noor Capital
Palma Capital Limited
Permal Investment Management Services Limited
Promontory Financial Group
Rasmala Investment Bank Limited
Reliance Capital Asset Management
Russell Investments Limited
Saffar Capital Limited
SEI Investments
SHUAA Capital
The Bank of New York Mellon
The Emirates Capital Limited
The National Investor
Titus Flavius
UBS AG
Unifund Capital Financial Investment
Union De Banques Arabes Et Francaises
VTB Capital plc
YUSR Islamic Investment Bank Limited

Key Takeaways

  • The UAE hosts a wide range of investment banks, from global bulge‑bracket firms to regional and local advisory and Islamic‑finance specialists.
  • Many of the listed firms operate under Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) or Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory frameworks.
  • Licensed investment banks include Emirates Investment Bank, HSBC Financial Services, and Abu Dhabi Investment House, among others.
  • The industry comprises both conventional and Shariah‑compliant institutions offering equity/debt advisory, IPOs, M&A, asset management.
  • Top-tier global players such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have significant MENA presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which major global investment banks operate in the UAE?
Global firms such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and HSBC are active in the UAE, with offices in DIFC or ADGM.
What types of services do UAE investment banks offer?
They provide services including mergers & acquisitions advisory, equity and debt capital markets, restructuring, asset management, IPOs and Shariah‑compliant financing.
Are there Shariah‑compliant investment banks in the UAE?
Yes — institutions like Noor Investment Group (Noor Bank) and Rusd Capital offer Shariah‑compliant investment and advisory services.
How are investment banks regulated in the UAE?
They are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, as well as DFSA (DIFC) and FSRA (ADGM) depending on their operational zones.
Can both local and foreign investment banks operate in the UAE?
Absolutely — the UAE hosts domestic firms like Emirates Investment Bank and Abu Dhabi Investment House alongside foreign multinationals.

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