EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and a leading investment bank in the Mena region, has announced the successful closing of an E£5.1 billion corporate bond issuance for EFG Corp-Solutions. The transaction marks the largest corporate bond issuance ever completed in Egypt’s debt capital market.
Standard Chartered has announced its intention to explore the sale of its wealth and retail banking (WRB) business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it further sharpens focus on businesses and client segments. The bank will maintain its presence in Bahrain through corporate and investment banking franchise.