Corporate Profile
The purpose of wealth defines the value of wealth, and the more we recognize this reality, the more relevant we become to humanity. Reza Dari
Partners in Purpose Global Investment Bank ( Global ) is a boutique independent investment banking and wealth management firm offering a wide range of bestin-class financial services to High Net-Worth Individuals, Family Offices, Governments, Corporates, and Institutional clients worldwide. We aim to build meaningful and enduring partnerships with our clients, like-minded global partners, and social stakeholders by devising and delivering innovative financial products and investment solutions, whereby wealth and purpose come together to create value beyond traditional quantitative measures. Global is comprised of an exclusive community of seasoned banking and wealth management executives, industry experts, and financial and research analysts that leverage the organization s deep industry knowledge and access to a global network of professional relationships and strategic partnerships to provide clients with bespoke and tailored solutions in view of today s shifting economic environment. We believe the true measure of our success is our commitment to consistently exceed our clients expectations by delivering quality tailored services and solutions. We are excited and fully prepared to be your preferred investment banking and wealth management partner in one of the world s fastest growing financial centers. MOST INNOVATIVE NEW INVESTMENT BANK 1
Transcending market boundaries through purpose-driven value creation Our Philosophy A Differentiated Approach to Investment Banking Historically, the investment banking business model has been centered on profitability, giving priority to shortterm business line performance over sustainability and long-term client interest. While this attitude ushered in exceptional industry growth with Returns on Equity reaching an all-time high of 25%, it also paved the way for the Global Financial Crisis which ultimately destroyed trillions of dollars of consumer and household wealth around the world. The ensuing global economic recession was a constructive system failure that exposed a deeply distorted take on profitability and capital performance which continues to challenge the traditional culture of investment banking and wealth management in view of negative public opinion, tougher regulatory climate, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Our strategy is simple; one that is highly client-centric with the greatest emphasis placed on client interest and sustainable growth. In an attempt to re-define the traditional investment banking model, we have expanded our business strategy to transcend the global standards of excellence for banking and finance by embedding integrity, innovation, and impact at the core of our corporate values. By expanding our view of the shifting economic environment in search of sustainability, we have excavated a much deeper strategic vision capable of elevating the notion of value above and beyond the conventional quantitative analysis which we refer to as Transcendental Value Creation. We hold the view that the best unit of analysis for sustained quantitative value creation is the strategic ability to innovate and create qualitative value through financial products and investment solutions genuinely capable of infusing profitability with social impact to achieve a greater shared value utility for all stakeholders. 2
High-Net-Worth Individuals, Family Offices, Corporates and Institutional Clients Investment Banking Wealth Management Shared Opportunities and Synergies Clients, aligned advisors, and social stakeholders Global network of professional associations Bespoke and innovative financial solutions One of the world s fastest growing financial centers Wide range of best-in-class financial services Meaningful and enduring partnerships and access Est 2010, HQ in DIFC, regulated by the DFSA Boutique and independent investment banking, advisory firm and wealth manager Core Values: Integrity, Innovation, Impact 3
Investment Banking Local Partnership, Global Leadership Global Investment Bank provides clients with strategic access to regional and global private and institutional partners and investors to achieve their growth objectives. We work with leading local, regional, and international financial institutions and investors, from small to mid-size family offices to sovereign wealth funds across the Silk Road, including Middle East, Africa and Asia. We are sector agnostic and have advised clients on global transactions valued at over USD 5 billion covering the following sectors: Oil & Gas Energy Mining Real Estate Technology Media & Entertainment Our Investment Banking Capabilities Corporate Finance Alternative Investments Mergers & Acquisitions > USD 5 billion in advisory transactions Private equity transactions 4 - Access to global private and institutional clients and investors. Structured finance - Working with governments on foreign direct investment programs. - Market entry to provide specialized investment banking solutions to family offices. - Sector agnostic, and specialized experience in commodity transactions.
Our Services We provide a full range of financial advisory and investment solutions to governments, professional clients, market counterparties, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and other institutional investors. In a clearly structured advisory process, we produce a needs analysis with each of our clients, engineer a financial model, create a risk profile, and establish a tailored strategy for their business and investment goals. Our Advisory Services include but are not limited to the following areas of expertise: Financial Products and Credit Equity and Debt Finance Global provides optimal advisory solutions on investment and financial products to high-networth individuals, corporates, and governments. We help clients maintain a desired balance of investment income, capital gains, and acceptable level of risk by devising diversified asset allocation and employing risk mitigation techniques. We assist clients in acquiring Equity & Debt financing from the international Capital Markets through a global network of relationships including various institutional and private investors, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and potential strategic partners. Our team advises on a range of financing strategies including private equity, structured finance, and syndicated debt. Sharia Finance Arranging Custody We advise clients on various Sharia Finance structures and Sukuk issuances, including but not limited to acquiring Islamic Endorsements (Fatwa) from globally renowned Sharia scholars worldwide through our global network of professional partnerships and affiliations. Where required, Global can arrange custody for professional clients by undertaking due diligence and entering arrangements with qualified global custodians. 5
Wealth Management Introducing High Dominion High Dominion is the wealth management division of Global Investment Bank, servicing HNWI, UHNWI, family offices, and small to mid-market institutional clients in providing wealth management and family office solutions. We are focused on high quality and dedicated investment advisory services, driven by strong investment performance and dedicated client service. Through its global strategic partnerships, High Dominion leverages the capabilities of top tier and specialized investment managers in advising clients on investment asset allocation strategies and financial solutions. Our partners include some of the most experienced and capable investment management and advisory firms worldwide. Our strategic partnerships provide our investors with pricing and servicing enhancements to achieve institutional quality products and solutions at institutional pricing in the family office and institutional intermediary market segments. High Dominion Wealth Management Insititutional Quality at Institutional Pricing - Access to world class asset managers as regional partner. - Deep expertise to identify experienced, proven, yet undiscovered managers. - Provide equities and fixed income strategies, products and asset allocation solutions, including low fee ETF beta strategies. Liquid strategies Hedge fund solutions - Exposure to wide spectrum of strategies. - Acute focus on risk management, alpha generation and uncorrelated returns. - Sourced directly by Global and strategic partners. - Sector agnostic: specialization in 12 sectors. - Attractive pricing and preferred access. Direct private equity & real estate investments - Effective vehicles / structures to support our clients and investment partners. International - GCC first to market IFF. Film Fund - Domiciled in DIFC. - MENA qualified investors in Hollywood and International film industry. - 100 years of combined Hollywood experience of in-house industry experts. 6
Direct Real Estate and Private Equity Investments Given the increasing sophistication and complexity of real estate and private equity transactions, the role of specialist advisers has become increasingly challenging. Through the extensive private equity experience of our Investment Banking Division and global advisory network, we provide our clients with exclusive and preferred access to our offmarket direct private equity and real estate deals. International Film Fund: Sponsored Equity Fund The International Film Fund ( IFF ), was conceptualized as a GCC first-come-tomarket film fund strategically domiciled in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with the view of providing qualified investors in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) direct access to investment opportunities in Hollywood and the international film industry. The IFF will be focused on financing a diverse portfolio of feature films by bringing together a highly experienced team of industry experts capable of exploiting these exciting opportunities. Through its strategic industry partnerships, IFF will grant investors access to the mainstream film production investment opportunities to apprehend value in revenues generated from the ancillary markets in addition to the US and international box office sales. The IFF investment strategy focuses on equity and debt financing of a diverse portfolio of carefully selected pre-packaged Hollywood and international films. The IFF management team is comprised of seasoned producers and industry experts with over 100 years of combined Hollywood experience. Project High Dominion Profitability with Purpose The Project High Dominion initiative was conceived as an alternative to the exclusionary interpretation of wealth aimed at making sustained contribution to the betterment of life by advocating for a morally-oriented culture of commerce and finance. It is a collaborative platform for investment managers, financial institutions, public figures, and private enterprise to promote and participate in innovative impactoriented financing solutions and profitable philanthropic investment products genuinely capable of infusing profitability with sustainable impact. Global Investment Bank has pledged 50% of its own carry interest revenues from the IFF to various child education and social impact initiatives in the most impoverished parts of the world. This way our investors wouldn t have to sacrifice profitability for positive social impact. Specifically, with the objective of continued capital contributions to sustainable education and social development initiatives in the most impoverished parts of the Middle East and Africa. 7
Leadership Team Kristopher R. Haag Director, Non-Executive Edward Asante Director, Non-Executive Reza Dari Chief Executive Officer Director Paul Gyra Chief Operating Officer Head of Wealth Management Ehsan Assad Chief Financial Officer Carwyn Evans Chief Compliance Officer Money Laundering Reporting Officer Danish Rizvi Head of Business Development Narasimha Das Risk Officer Disclaimer Global Investment Bank Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Global Investment Bank offers financial services only to Market Counterparties and Professional Clients with sufficient financial experience and understanding of financial markets, products or transactions and any associated risks. Any such products or services will be available only to Professional Clients as defined under the DFSA Conduct of Business Module. Global Investment Bank is not registered nor does it intend to register under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "US Investment Company Act") as an investment company. This Corporate Profile does not constitute a prospectus, offer, invitation or solicitation to buy or sell securities or accept deposits or to provide any other products or services in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation, nor should it be construed to constitute any investment advice. 8
While profitability and capital performance are commonly used as indicators to measure success, real success can only be measured by the impact of our actions on human life and dignity. Reza Dari 9
Global Investment Bank Limited, Dubai International Financial Centre Gate Village 04, Level 1, Office 109-10, P.O. Box 482048, Dubai, UAE. +971 4 436 4177 www.gibl.ae