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Thursday 24 May 2012

ARC

Al Rajhi Capital (ARC) is the independent, wholly owned investment banking subsidiary of Al Rajhi Bank, the world’s largest Islamic bank and the largest commercial bank in the GCC region in terms of market capitalization with total assets of SAR 185 billion, a paid up capital of SAR 15 billion and an employee base of over 8,500 associates.

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Al Rajhi Capital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Al Rajhi Capital (ARC)

Headquartered in Riyadh, Al Rajhi Bank is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). ARC is licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (7068/37) to carry out investments related businesses and financial services.

 

quality investment banking products and services that are tailor-made to meet investors’ particular requirements. In addition, ARC’s investments comply with the guidelines of the ARC Shariah Board. Al Rajhi Capital is based on the solid values and investment experience established by Al Rajhi Bank, a leader in banking products and services. Our staff has a breadth of global expertise and experience to assist clients in fulfilling their investment goals.

 

Comprehensive investment solutions for individual and institutional investors include: Asset Management, Brokerage and Investment Banking Advisory are provided through Al Rajhi Capital. As a leader in providing brokerage services, ARC currently acquires the largest trading volume in the Tadawul stock exchange and also manages a wide range of asset management funds that are always amongst the top ranking in the MENA region.

 

Asset Management

The Asset Management Division of ARC offers both packaged and bespoke investment products to meet the investment needs of all investors and constantly endeavors to launch innovative products and customer focused initiatives to increase value to investors.

 

ARC offers a wide range of professionally managed mutual funds suitable for all investors, individual and institutional, with varying risk appetites and time horizon, across the key asset classes that include Commodity Funds, Equity Funds (Local, GCC and International) and Fund of Funds.

 

ARC mutual funds have been recognized and awarded consistently for their outstanding performance over the years by industry leaders; some of the recent ones include the following:

 

Lipper Awards

  • 2010 - Al Rajhi Local Shares Fund, ‘Best
 

        Islamic Fund over 3 Years’ (Equity Saudi Arabia - Gulf Region)

  • 2009 - Al Rajhi Local Shares Fund, ‘Best Islamic Fund over 3 Years’ (Equity Saudi Arabia - Gulf Region)
  • 2009 - Al Rajhi Local Shares Fund, ‘Best Fund over 3 Years’ (Equity Saudi Arabia - Gulf Region)
  • 2008 - Al Rajhi Local Shares Fund, ‘Best Islamic Fund over 1 year’ (Equity Saudi Arabia - Gulf 2008)
  • 2008 - Al Rajhi Balanced Fund 2, ‘Best Fund over past 1 year’ (Mixed Asset USD Aggressive – Gulf 2008)

 

Brokerage Services

Al Rajhi Capital is one of the leading largest brokerage houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, equipped with state-ofthe- art IT systems and well experienced staff. Amongst the broad range of hightech trading channels offered to satisfy the needs of all client segments not only in Saudi Arabia but also in the GCC and international markets is the ARC Internet Trading Service. This internet trading platform is innovative and progressively updated with the latest technological trends; providing full information and access to the Saudi Tadawul market. ARC also offers access to trading in major GCC and International markets, which can be accessed through phone or internet services offered by ARC.

 

Other delivery channels include Automated Phone Trading, Mobile & Phone Trading and specialized Central Trading Units That caters for clients with large amounts of trading volumes.

 

Research

The Research Department works proactively to raise awareness & inform existing investors & potential investors (both on the individual & corporate levels) of the latest market trends & other particulars. The published reports also provide analyses of price indices & local as well as international markets. The data is designed to positively equip readers for better decision-making in their investments.

 

Investment Banking Advisory

The Investment Banking Division is staffed by a team with a wealth of experience in the full range of investment banking services. The Investment Banking Division offers strategic financial advisory to its clients and assists them in determining the most suitable fund raising options. ARC’s Investment Banking Division can support clients in various areas including Financial Advisory, Syndicated and Bilateral debt, Sukuk, Initial Public Offerings, Right Issues, Private Placements, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Underwriting. The Investment Banking Division is currently engaged in a number of mega transactions that involve advising and arranging for an amount exceeding SAR 15 billion. In 2010, ARC underwriting commitments were around 22% of total public offerings in Saudi Arabia. ARC’s IPO services continue to maintain a leading position as a receiving entity in terms of number of subscribers and collected amounts.