Bahrain Bourse introduced the Members of the Bahrain Association of Banks to the amazing opportunities that their newly-launched Bahrain Investment Market (BIM) offered to investors and stakeholders.
According to the CEO of the Bahrain Bourse, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Investment Market is an innovating trading platform that is going to “unlock previously untapped and potentially lucrative opportunities for institutional and individual investors around the world to invest in proven businesses that are ready to take the next step in their growth and share in their future success.”
“In offering dedicated, reliable and efficient capital markets platforms, the Bahrain Bourse gives the private sector an even broader range of capital-raising solutions to select from in order to fuel its future growth and development. It is important that the banking sector is aware of these investment options and how they work together towards a building a private sector that is more dynamic and sustainable,” Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim added.
So what does Bahrain Investment Market do?
It’s designed for companies that are looking to raise capital to fund their growth, such as entrepreneurial ventures and mature family businesses.
How do they help?
- Easier admission
- Financial disclosure rules
- Access to global investors
- Guidance services through specialized professional advisory firms
- Dedicated Tamkeen support program
Why Bahrain?
Bahrain ranks 18th globally and is the only country from the MENA region to feature in the top 20, according to the Index of Economic Freedom 2016, a report published by the Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation which evaluates countries in four broad policy areas that affect economic freedom.
It also mentioned the ability of foreign and domestic investors to have access to modern financial services, in addition to a streamlined regulatory framework, and an allowance for 100% foreign ownership.
If you’re interested in being listed on BIM and becoming authorized by the BHB, contact +973 17261260 or email info@bahrainbourse.com