Natixis, a global multi-affiliate asset management firm, has marked its 20th anniversary in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
A ceremony was held in the presence of Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority, Jean-Christophe Paris, Consul General of France in Dubai, Nicolas Namias, CEO of BPCE and Bruno Le Saint, CEO, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Adel Afiouni, Senior Country Manager, Group Regional Head Middle East, Turkey & Central Asia, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, and Wassim Nasrallah, Head of Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Natixis Investment Managers.
The Middle East is a key strategic region for Natixis and its parent company Groupe BPCE, characterised by its dynamic market evolution and substantial investment potential.Reaching the significant milestone of 20 years in Dubai affirms the Group’s strong commitment to continue growing its presence and capabilities within the Middle East, Turkey & Central Asia region through its international business lines Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) and Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM).
Part of DIFC's growth story
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “Natixis has been part of DIFC’s growth story since its early years, and we are proud of the longstanding relationship we have built together. We congratulate the Natixis team on this significant milestone and look forward to its continued success.”
Adel Afiouni, Senior Country Manager, Group Regional Head Middle East, Turkey & Central Asia, Natixis CIB said: “As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in Dubai, our focus is on building a robust regional franchise that deepens our client relationships by delivering tailor-made product offerings in alignment with the economic development of the Middle East."
Wassim Nasrallah, Head of Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Natixis IM added: “The MEACA region remains a critical growth driver for our firm. Through active solutions from our leading affiliate managers, our team continues to address the unique needs of institutional investors and asset owners. As we mark this important milestone, we look forward to driving further success in the years to come.”—TradeArabia News Service
