UAE’s leading brokerage firm rebrands to International Securities

  • Date: 04-Jan-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Retail
  • Country:UAE
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UAE’s leading brokerage firm rebrands to International Securities

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE's leading brokerage firm by trading value has rebranded from Shuaa Securities to International Securities, following its acquisition by International Holding Company (IHC) in 2019.In 2020, the firm maintained the highest trading value amongst brokerage firms in the UAE, with a total volume of trading in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) together that exceeded AED 57 billion, and a strong market share that exceeded 20%.Founded in 2001, International Securities is a brokerage firm based in Abu Dhabi, regulated by the UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority, specialising in equities and derivatives trading on ADX, DFM, and Nasdaq Dubai. It offers trading, execution, and research services to retail and high net worth individuals, and institutional clients, drawing on cutting-edge technology and expert personal service.Syed Basar Shueb, CEO and Managing Director of IHC, said: “IHC's Capital business is one of our highest-performing verticals and is an important pillar of our ambitious growth strategy. International Securities represents a successful homegrown company that has developed into a leading brokerage firm, and we see significant value potential in continuing to grow their business under the new name.”    Ayman Hamed, CEO of International Securities, said: “Throughout the