BBK welcomes Panmure Liberum’s Expansion into Bahrain through the opening of Panmure Liberum Bahrain

09 Nov 2026

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) is pleased to welcome Panmure Liberum’s intention to open Panmure Liberum Bahrain, a new office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.

The proposed opening of the Bahrain office represents an important milestone in Panmure Liberum’s international growth strategy and reflects the strength of its strategic partnership with BBK. As Panmure Liberum’s partner in Bahrain, BBK looks forward to supporting the development of a dedicated investment banking and advisory platform serving corporate, institutional and family-owned businesses across Bahrain and the wider GCC.

Panmure Liberum is a leading independent investment bank with offices in London, Cambridge and New York, providing a broad range of services including equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt advisory, corporate broking, research, distribution and execution. Through its partnership with BBK, Panmure Liberum Bahrain will bring these capabilities closer to clients in the region, offering tailored solutions to support their strategic and growth ambitions.

Yaser Alsharifi, Group Chief Executive of BBK, said: “We are delighted that Panmure Liberum has chosen Bahrain as the location for its regional office and are proud to partner with them in this important milestone. Their decision reflects the Kingdom’s attractiveness as a leading financial center and reinforces Bahrain’s position as a gateway to regional and international investment opportunities.”

“Our clients are increasingly seeking sophisticated investment banking and strategic advisory capabilities to support their growth ambitions. The proposed opening of Panmure Liberum Bahrain, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, will provide enhanced access to these services, combining Panmure Liberum’s international expertise with BBK’s deep regional knowledge, longstanding client relationships and strong market presence.”

“Together, we are creating a compelling proposition that will help clients access high-quality advisory, capital markets and corporate finance solutions, while contributing to the continued development of Bahrain’s financial services sector and the broader regional economy.”

Rich Ricci, Chief Executive Officer of Panmure Liberum, said: “We are very excited about this next stage in the evolution of our business with the proposed opening of Panmure Liberum Bahrain, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.  We believe the mid-market remains underserved in terms of investment banking services and strategic advice. By combining our expertise with BBK’s deep client relationships and regional presence, we are exceptionally well positioned to address this gap and help corporates achieve their ambitions.”

Bob Diamond, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Merchant Capital, said: “Bahrain and the wider GCC represent a significant opportunity for mid-market investment banking and advisory services. Bringing together Panmure Liberum’s advisory, M&A and capital markets expertise with BBK’s established banking capabilities and regional relationships creates a powerful platform to support corporate, institutional and family-owned businesses, unlock growth opportunities and contribute to the region’s continued economic development.”