First Eastern Investment Bank (FEIB), a member of the First Eastern Group, has received approval from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The First Eastern Group is China's largest direct investment firm.
The launch of First Eastern in Dubai will help it expand and develop existing long-term strategic advisory relationships between leading Gulf and China enterprises across the region. The Gulf is currently China's eight largest trade partner.
As a pioneer of private equity investment services in China, First Eastern brings to the Gulf, experience, knowledge and a proven track record in China, to build on the fast growing track, investment and strategic relationships between the two regions.
First Eastern will focus on bringing investments to and from Chinese corporations from the infrastructure and services sector and aims to list companies with strong track records on the Dubai International Financial Exchange. First Eastern also plans to offer Chinese Companies a range of financing options for projects in the Middle East, from arrangement of export credit loans and project financing to equity investments.
Victor Chu, Chairman of First Eastern commented: "First Eastern has over fifteen years of experience in the Gulf region and an unrivalled track record in China. This combination will enable us to deliver an exclusive and proven platform, channelling capital into Gulf-China investment opportunities. We are delighted that First eastern Investment Bank is the first authorised Chinese institution at the DIFC and we look forward to developing a strengthening partnership between China and the Gulf."
Assem O.Kabish, Chief Business Development Officer and Board Member at the DIFC Authority, said Chu's vision illustrates the benefits the DIFC provides.
"As the region's financial hub, the DIFC offers the First Eastern Investment Group the ability to access capital and a range of business opportunities. A number of private equity firms recognise this potential and we expect further applications from this sector in the coming months, "he said. -PR