BBK partners with Tanami to enhance Wealth Management solutions and expand access to global private markets

20 May 2026

BBK, a leader in retail and corporate banking in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced a strategic partnership with Tanami, an innovative wealth technology platform focused on private markets, in a move aimed at further enhancing its wealth management offering and expanding access to global alternative investment opportunities.

Through this collaboration, BBK will offer a broader and more diversified suite of investment solutions beyond traditional asset classes, leveraging Tanami ’s infrastructure and investment platform to access private equity, private credit and infrastructure strategies, managed by leading global firms.

The partnership comes as private markets continue to gain prominence as a key component of modern portfolio construction and diversification. It brings together BBK’s strong banking expertise and long-standing client relationships with Tanami’s specialized investment infrastructure and its ability to source top-tier opportunities across global markets.

Mr. Aqeel Ghaith, Chief Private Banking Officer at BBK, said: “Our partnership with Tanami marks an important step in BBK’s efforts to further elevate the client investment experience and deliver more sophisticated, flexible solutions aligned with evolving needs and long-term objectives. By enabling access to carefully selected global private market opportunities, this collaboration enhances the depth of our offering and allows clients to explore investment avenues beyond traditional asset classes through a structured and efficient approach. It also reflects our continued focus on creating sustainable value by combining BBK’s trusted banking expertise with access to high-caliber global investment opportunities.”

Mr. Faisal Aljalahma, Chief Executive Officer of Tanami, commented: “We are witnessing a clear evolution in how investors approach portfolio construction, with private markets playing an increasingly important role in modern investment strategies. Our partnership with BBK allows us to broaden access to these opportunities through a leading regional banking partner with a strong market presence and an established client base. This collaboration also advances our vision of enabling institutions and qualified clients to access private market investments through structured solutions that respond to evolving investor needs and support the continued growth of this asset class across the region.”

The partnership reflects the broader direction within the wealth management sector towards integrating private market strategies into client investment solutions, supporting portfolio diversification and long-term return potential. It also underscores BBK’s role in advancing banking and investment solutions that respond to client evolving needs, alongside Tanami ’s role in enabling financial institutions to access and deliver private market investments efficiently, contributing to the continued development of the investment ecosystem across the GCC.