DP World becomes first Middle Eastern company to hire brokers

DP World has become the first Middle Eastern company to appoint corporate brokers, after the Dubai-listed company hired Citigroup and Deutsche Bank to act as its eyes and ears in the market.

Merrill Lynch, one of the top corporate brokers in London and a lead bookrunner on DP World’s November $5bn (€3.4bn) listing on the Dubai International Financial Exchange, missed out on the mandate despite pitching for it, according to sources close to the bank.

WSJ Logo
Aviva Takeover of Direct Line Gets Green Light From U.K. Antitrust WatchdogExternal link

Aviva Takeover of Direct Line Gets Green Light From U.K. Antitrust Watchdog