SICO Webinar “GCC Markets: Investment Themes & Market Dynamics in the Time of COVID”
July 2020, Webinar
SICO Conducted a webinar titled ‘GCC Markets: Investment Themes & Market Dynamics in the Time of COVID’. Participating in the webinar, were SICO’s Najla Al-Shirawi, CEO and Nishit Lakhotia, Head of Research and was hosted by Dalma Capital Founder and CEO Zachary Cefaratti, In attendance were 380 individuals, including investors, business owners and finance professionals, among others.
Investing in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
July 2020, Opinion Editorial
There is no denying that the Coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be the crisis of the century and it is negatively impacting economies, businesses and individuals across the globe but that does not mean that opportunities will cease to exist.
Breaking the Rules
July 2020 By CEO Magazine
SICO CEO Najla Al Shirawi is throwing the rule book out the window and preparing to expand the bank’s offering to outside Bahrain.
Q&A with Mariam Isa – SICO’s Head of Brokerage
June 2020, Newsletter
I started my career at SICO as a fresh graduate. Throughout my time at the bank I have developed my career and gained immeasurable professional skills. The mentorship and support I have received along with the experiences I have gained working alongside my colleagues have equipped me with the tools and skills I need to help me navigate my role as SICO’s Head of Brokerage.
Banker Magazine features SICO's Wissam Haddad's thoughts on Consolidation in the GCC Banking Sector
March 2020 By Banker Magazine
SICO’s Head of Investment banking and Real Estate , Wissam Haddad , featured in Banker Magazine article on consolidation in the GCC banking sector.
Banking Consolidation and the Path to Stronger Capital Markets
January 2020 By Wissam Haddad
SICO Head of Investment Banking and Real Estate, Wissam Haddad, discusses the impact of mergers and acquisitions in the GCC banking sector on capital markets.
Q&A With SICO's New Head of Market Making
Radius, May 2019 Newsletter, Q&A
SICO Head of Market Making discusses the importance of the market making function and encourages more women to pursue careers in finance.
A Gradual Return to Confidence
Radius, May 2019 Newsletter, Viewpoint
SICO CEO, Najla Al Shirawi shares her views on the gradual return to confidence.
It’s All About Timing
February 2019 By Nishit Lakhotia
As all eyes are on the Gulf states poised to attract significant amounts of foreign capital ahead of
Index inclusion.
Saudi Arabia on RECHARGE
July 2018 By Nishit Lakhotia
There are eight, equally important reasons for investors to be bullish about Saudi Arabia. RECHARGE, an acronym, adequately sums up the key initiatives and current dynamics which are reshaping the largest economy across the Middle East and North Africa.
The Public vs. Private Debate
Radius, May 2018 Newsletter, Viewpoint
SICO CEO, Najla Al Shirawi shares her views on the advantages of growing regional equity markets.
Enhancing Appeal
Oxford Business Group, The Bahrain Report 2018, Capital Markets Interview
SICO CEO, Najla Al Shirawi, talks to OBG on the need for bigger free float and diversity on the Bahrain Bourse.
Learn MoreSICO's Wissam Haddad on listing boost for Bahrain-domiciled real estate investment trusts in Bahrain Banker Magazine
September 2015 by Bahrain Banker
SICO’s Head of Investment Banking and Real Estate, Wissam Haddad, explores the impact of the new rules allowing for the listing of the real estate investment trusts on the Bahrain Bourse.