Doha: The First Investor (TFI), the investment banking division of Barwa Bank Group, was given “Dealmaker of the Year Award” at the Finance Monthly “Deal Maker” Awards 2012.
The annual awards aim to identify and recognise excellence in deal-making and celebrate the achievements of individuals and firms whose skill and determination have stood out over the past year.
TFI was chosen for its co-fund Manager role, along with Hines International Real Estate Holdings (Hines), of the TFI Hines Brazil Income Real Estate Fund. The Fund acquired the iconic World Trade Centre (WTC) Complex in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in early 2012 as its first seed investment.
David J Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of TFI said, “TFI played a key role in this high profile transaction which offers unique opportunities for investors to benefit from the high growth economy in Brazil.
“It is wonderful to receive industry recognition for our team and partner’s hard work and dedication. This fund offers an innovative product previously not available to the investors in the GCC and elsewhere, and to win ‘Dealmaker of the Year’ is testament to the sound investment opportunities we are delivering consistently for our clients.”
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