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With headquarters in Bahrain and full-fledged operations across the Middle East and the UK, Ahli United Bank (AUB) is a leading pan-regional financial services provider, offering a full range of retail, commercial and private banking & wealth management services, both conventional and Sharia-compliant, to a growing client base in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Egypt, Libya and the United Kingdom. AUB remains focused on building a resilient, prudent and well diversified financial services group to better service its clients and enhance shareholders value on a sustainable basis.   AUB’s strong performance has earned it a string of prestigious accolades over the years, including: "Best Bank in the Middle East (2012)” by Euromoney; “Best Bank in Bahrain -2014" by both Global Finance and Euromoney for the ninth consecutive year and “Bank of the Year -2013” by The Banker for the eighth consecutive year.

Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) is an international universal bank headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. With a global network of subsidiaries, branches and representative offices across the world, it leverages its global reach and local and regional expertise to offer a comprehensive range of integrated solutions to the financial needs of companies and other institutions, operating both in the MENA markets and between MENA and the rest of the world. ABC is a leading provider of Trade Finance, Treasury, Project and Structured Finance, Syndications, Corporate and Institutional Banking as well as Islamic Banking services. The Bank also offers retail banking services through its subsidiaries in Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria. ABC’s international wholesale banking business focuses on intermediating cross-border trade and investment flows, both within MENA and with the rest of the world. This makes ABC one of the few international financial institutions able to deliver best-practice financial solutions for MENA effectively across a wide geography, offering a broad range of IWB products and services. ABC was founded in 1980 in Bahrain and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse. For more than three decades, it has developed and expanded its banking activities across the MENA region and its markets. Within the MENA region, ABC has a presence in Bahrain, Libya, Algeria, Jordan, Egypt and Tunisia. Internationally, ABC has a presence in London, Paris, Milan, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Moscow, Istanbul, New York, Grand Cayman, Sao Paolo and Singapore. This network, combined with highly focused execution capabilities, enables ABC to repeatedly deliver successful value-added solutions to clients.

BBK has been the pioneer in Commercial Banking for over 40 years in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As a revolutionary market leader, BBK has built a name and reputation which is respected locally as well as internationally with a presence in the State of Kuwait, The Republic of India and a representative office in Dubai. It has been at the forefront, incorporating the latest technologies to provide the finest services. One example of which is the e-banking solutions offered by BBK, which provide new generation services through its user friendly award winning website www.bbkonline.com, along with the telebanking, cash depository machines and automated teller machines services. High standards in Corporate Governance have been fundamental in maintaining BBK’s leading position within the local and regional banking sectors and the community. The Bank has been honoured for its Corporate Governance by the Hawkamah Institute for 4 consecutive years. BBK’s journey of sustainable growth goes hand in hand with giving back to society and contributing to prosperity and economic development of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Investcorp is a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products and is publicly traded on the Bahrain Bourse (INVCORP). The Investcorp Group has offices in New York, London, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. Investcorp has three business areas: corporate investment in the US, Europe and the Gulf, real estate investment in the US and global hedge funds. As at December 31, 2013, Investcorp had $11.3 billion in total assets under management. Further information, including our most recent periodic financial statements, which details our assets under management, is available at www.investcorp.com.

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United Gulf Bank (UGB, the Bank) is a leading asset management, merchant and investment banking group, with operations spanning the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From its home base in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and through its regional network of subsidiaries and affiliates, the Bank engages primarily in asset and fund management, merchant banking, private equity, and corporate finance. Other financial business activities include commercial banking, proprietary investments, treasury, brokerage, and savings and pensions. Through its non-financial associate companies, the Bank holds substantial investments in the real estate, industrial and communications sectors. Established in 1980, UGB operates under a conventional wholesale banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain, and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse. Over the past 33 years, the Bank has established a reputation for financial strength, sound governance, prudent management and depth of expertise. At the end of 2013, UGB reported total assets under management of US$ 9.7 billion. UGB’s financial subsidiaries, associates and joint-venture include: KIPCO Asset Management Company (KAMCO), Burgan Bank, FIMBank p.l.c, Syria Gulf Bank, Manafae Investment Company, North Africa Holding Company, United Gulf Financial Services - North Africa, Al Sharq Financial Brokerage Company, and Takaud Savings & Pensions Company. Non-financial associates include United Capital Transport Company and United Real Estate Company.

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BIBF plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital across all major business disciplines. We serve as a partner to numerous world-class institutions; delivering thought leadership, research and advisory, assessment and training in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Academic, Executive Development, Banking, Leadership and Management, Insurance, Islamic Finance and Information Technology. BIBF covers a wide spectrum of subject matter, with over 300 different courses offered to the financial and corporate market; tailor-made training solutions based on organisational requirements; specialised programmes taught by market specialists; and professional qualifications and degree programmes in partnership with international organisations. The faculty comprise market practitioners, academics and qualified senior industry professionals.   BIBF has grown from training 450 applicants a year primarily within the banking industry, to 20,000 drawing participants from all sectors of the economy.

Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (stock code “ITHMR”) is a Bahrain-based licensed Islamic retail bank that is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and provides retail, commercial, treasury & financial institutions and other banking services. Ithmaar Bank is a subsidiary of Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust (DMI), and has a paid-up capital of US$757.69million, total shareholders’ equity of $541.87 million (as at 31 March 2014) and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse and the Kuwait Stock Exchange. Ithmaar Bank provides a diverse range of Sharia-compliant products and services that cater to the financing and investment needs of individuals and institutions. Ithmaar also maintains a presence in overseas markets through its subsidiaries, associated and affiliated companies. These include Faysal Bank Limited (Pakistan), Faisal Private Bureau (Switzerland), Bahrain-based BBK, Ithmaar Development Company Limited, Solidarity (an Islamic insurance company), Naseej and Ithraa Capital (Saudi Arabia).

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and with a growing regional presence and international footprint, Securities & Investment Company (SICO) is one of the premier investment banks in the GCC region. The Bank provides a select range of specialist solutions – brokerage, market making, treasury, asset management, corporate finance, and custody and fund administration – which are underpinned by an independent, value-added research capability. Established in 1995, and listed on the Bahrain Bourse in 2003 as a closed company, SICO operates under a conventional wholesale banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain. The Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: SICO Fund Services Company (SFS) – a specialised regional custody house; and SICO UAE –an Abu Dhabi-based brokerage firm licensed by the Emirates Securities & Commodities Agency. The Bank’s strong shareholding base consists of pre-eminent regional financial institutions – Arab Banking Corporation, Ahli United Bank, BBK, Gulf Investment Corporation, Arab Investment Resources Company and National Bank of Bahrain – together with the Social Insurance Organisation of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Bank’s staff through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.