Credit Suisse is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in Qatar by rolling out its complete range of integrated banking solutions in Qatar. Credit Suisse will now offer investment banking and asset management in addition to private banking services to clients in Qatar. Bassam Yammine, co-CEO of Credit Suisse Middle East and Head of Investment Banking and Asset Management for the MENA region, said “we are confident that Qatar will emerge as one of GCC's most vibrant financial markets, taking into account economic growth, levels of debt, valuations and sentiment. Credit Suisse will offer our clients an extensive roster of investment and advisory resources in response to the new and sophisticated needs of this market.” Bruno Daher, co-CEO of Credit Suisse Middle East and head of Private Banking for the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent, added that “this announcement underscores the importance of Qatar to our Middle East strategy. We are pleased to be able to expand our offering to our local clients who have increasingly sophisticated needs.” Aladdin Hangari, head of Credit Suisse in Qatar, said “Credit Suisse will focus on an integrated approach, offering its clients specialized solutions in private banking, investment banking and asset management. Credit Suisse's global banking expertise coupled with local knowledge will enable it to deliver a unique offering to its clients.”
