Fastest Growing Investment Banks

Nomura is one of the fastest growing global investment banks in the world. According to the London Stock Exchange data, Nomura is rated #1 for customer market share on the LSE for value of shares traded for June 2009 to August 2010.

Barclays Capital is one of the world's fastest growing investment banks. It offers a broad range of products and services tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers all over the world.

Headwaters MB is one of the fastest-growing independent, middle-market investment banks in North America. It was recognized as one of America's fastest growing companies by INC Magazine.

Investment House is one of the fastest growing investment banks in the GCC. It was incorporated in 2001 as a private shareholding company under complete supervision of Qatar Central Bank. The Company undertakes all investment activities that are permitted by Qatar Central Bank covering Investment Banking, Asset Management, Private Equity and Structured Finance.

Beltone Financial is the fastest-growing investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, corporations, financial institutions and governments. The Investment Banking team comprises IPO specialists for privately owned firms, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructuring, spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, corporate finance advising, private placements and debt structuring/raising. Headquartered in Cairo, Beltone Financial has offices in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Syria, Libya, Qatar, New York and London.

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