Dubai – Mubasher: BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the UAE, has unveiled its membership as an External Market Maker on the Bahrain Bourse (BHB) effective 29 January 2025, according to a bourse disclosure.
As an External Market Maker, BHM Capital will adhere to BHB’s Market Making Guidelines and the relevant regulations established by Bahrain’s securities regulator.
Furthermore, the DFM-listed company is expected to formalise the necessary Market Maker agreement with BHB, ensuring its compliance with the regulatory framework and further contributing to the enhancement of liquidity and transparency in the market.
The registration of BHM Capital as a Market Maker on Bahrain’s stock market is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its regional footprint by offering innovative solutions that improve market efficiency and increase investor appeal.
This milestone agreement underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing financial market efficiency and infrastructure development.
By improving liquidity levels and increasing market depth, the initiative aims to attract regional and international investors, while directly supporting efforts to foster greater integration among the Bahraini and GCC financial markets.
CEO of BHM Capital, Hadi Al Sa’di, said: “Joining the Bahrain Bourse as an External Market Maker marks a pivotal step in our mission to strengthen connectivity between GCC markets and deepen regional financial integration.”
Al Sa’di elaborated: “This achievement not only reflects our dedication to delivering innovative and advanced trading solutions but also highlights our active role in enhancing market liquidity and driving economic activity in the region.”
He added: “We are committed to operating with the highest standards of governance and compliance. As part of BHM Capital's expansion strategy within the GCC, the Bahrain market serves as a strategic launchpad for further growth and broader regional presence.”
The CEO concluded: “This move marks the initial phase of a strategy announced earlier, aimed at expanding our presence and strengthening our position across the GCC financial markets.”
It is worth noting that BHM Capital launched the Fixed Income Division in 2024 to enhance its position in local and regional financial markets.
