Sunday, April 10, 2011

Investment Banking

The Investment Banking Group provides the following services:

  • Project Finance: IBG structures long and short term financing for industrial and infrastructure projects, which carry unique risks typically associated with Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
  • Syndicated Financing: IBG originates and participates in club transactions with other Islamic banks and maintains a strong network of contacts with conventional financial institutions.
  • Islamic Capital Market transactions Including Sukuk Issues: IBG originates and arranges Sukuk issues by tapping the Islamic Capital Markets comprising of Islamic Mutual Funds, Mudarabas, Takaful Companies, and High Net Worth individuals. In a typical Capital Market transaction, IBG will work closely with the rating agency to attain a public entity or instrument rating, put together an information memorandum and / or prospectus if required, and liaise with the Shariah board for the appropriate Islamic Structuring.
  • Public Issue: IBG undertakes preparation of prospectuses and related formalities and obtaining necessary permissions from the regulator including arranging for underwriters as well as acting as Bankers to the Issue.
  • Arranging for Non Fund based Facilities: IBG arranges both syndicated L/Cs and SBLCs.
  • Valuations of Companies: IBG carries out valuations of companies based on appropriate valuation techniques and discount rates.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: IBG provides advice on computation of swap ratios based on various methods, preparation of consolidated financial statements, assistance in preparation of Scheme of Arrangements, liaison with regulators etc.

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