Religare Capital
Markets Agrees to acquire Asian Equities Specialist Central Joint Enterprises
(Trading as Aviate Global (
Significant proposed addition to its
emerging markets investment banking platform
London/New
A
significant step in advancing its drive to become the world’s first integrated
platform for emerging markets investment banking and institutional securities,
the deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, adds 30 professionals
to RCML’s team in Asia and delivers on its commitment to develop a full service
equities and investment banking business in the region.
Led
by Credit Suisse veteran Jonty Edgar, Central Joint Enterprises, that trades as Aviate Global (Asia,) has
offices in
Commenting
on the acquisition Martin Newson, CEO, Religare
Capital Markets said, “I am delighted to be bringing such an impressive team
into Religare and add considerable depth to our
Jonty Edgar, Managing Director of CJE
added, “Combining CJE’s unique approach to delivering results for clients with Religare’s scale and ambition makes perfect sense. As a
team we’re excited to become part of Religare’s
carefully-conceived vision to create a pan-emerging markets investment bank and
to give our client base access to the wealth of opportunities that it
provides.”
The agreement to acquire CJE follows a
string of senior appointments to RCML’s management team since Martin Newson’s arrival in late 2009, after a long career with
Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank among others.
Notes to Editors:
Central Joint Enterprises which trades as Aviate Global (Asia) is an
entirely separate entity to Aviate London LLP
About
Religare Capital Markets - www.religarecm.com
Religare Capital Markets (RCML) is part of Religare Enterprises Limited
(REL) – a global financial services group. REL is committed to creating in RCML
a global emerging markets focused Investment Banking and Institutional
Securities business. RCML is continually adding to its suite of products and
strengthening its team. RCML comprises Religare Capital Markets plc
(authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Member of the
London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai, broker for companies traded on
the main and AIM UK Markets, and a PLUS Markets Corporate Adviser)
and RCML (UK) Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Services Authority and is able to act as Sponsor to companies on the
Official List of the UK Listing Authority and as Nominated Adviser to AIM
Companies. Currently, the principal areas of activity for RCML globally
are Institutional Broking and Research, Equity Capital Markets and
M&A.
About Religare Enterprises Limited
(Religare) – www.religare.in
Religare is a global financial services group
with a presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the
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Further Information, please contact
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Subhrangshu Neogi Religare Enterprises Limited Contact number: T: +91 11 39126165 M:
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Samir Kapur Religare Enterprises Limited Contact number: T: +91 11 39126174 M:
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Ryan Alan Marshall Senior Manager - Corporate Communications Religare Enterprises Limited Contact number: T: +91 11 39126160 M: +91 9560392631 |
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