Gulf International Finance Limited
DFSA Regulated, DIFC Registered
Gulf International Finance Limited (GIFL) is a financial services firm incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, UAE and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).GIFL is a Category 4 Licensed firm advising clients on their financial requirements.
Diverse Areas of Expertise
Gulf International Finance Limited (GIFL) offers all financial advisory services within the following four streams of business:
- Private Wealth Advisory
- Corporate Finance Advisory
- M&A Advisory
- Debt Restructuring Advisory
Extensive Banking Network
Staffed by seasoned bankers with over 200+ years of collective experience in the financial services industry from global.
institutions such as American Express, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Emirates NBD, FAB, HSBC, Standard Chartered, HSBC securi ties, J.Safra Sarasin, ICICI, Falcon Private Bank, ABN Amro, RAK Bank, etc.
“Clients Come First”
Our ambition is to be the best in our lines of business and the partner of choice for our clients who seek out of the box. Solutions within the financial services segment. We work with the simple mantra that “Clients come first” and ensure the best possible outcome to our client.
GIFL Offering - Focus on Four Business Lines
1 - PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORY
GIFL private wealth advisory platform serves HNWIs, family offices and institutions within ME, South Asia and Africa.
We provide not only investment advice but also holistic wealth structuring facilitating solutions such as company formation, residency, global mobility (second passport), liquidity planning & protection (universal life insurance), real estate, SPV and trust formation, etc.
2 - CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY
Advise clients on fundraising across the capital structure including Equity, Mezzanine, Bank loans, Private Debt, Capital Markets, Syndicated loans, agency backed financing etc.
We also advise corporates on Capital restructuring, Balance sheet restructuring, Working Capital Optimization, Risk Management and Cash Flow Management.
3 - MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ADVISORY
Advise clients on fundraising across the capital structure including Equity, Mezzanine, Bank loans, Private Debt, Capital Markets, Syndicated loans, agency backed financing etc.
We also provide Independent and full-service advisory on valuation, company strategy, feasibility (related to project/investment) and diversification.
4 - DEBT RESTRUCTURING ADVISORY
GIFL's team of ex-bankers with extensive experience in Credit functions and restructurings in the region is well equipped to understand the challenges and support the Companies in managing this crisis.
GIFL can support Corporates and help them augment their own capacity and capability in managing this aspect of their widespread set of challenges that are likely to emerge.
Madhavan Raman Sivashankar
CEO & Founder Board Member
A seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in multinational banks like American Express Bank, ABN AMRO, Credit Suisse AG and Citibank, Madhavan brings along with him strong corporate leadership learning and business acumen.
With a proven track record of successful stints in his previous assignments, of which over a decade has been in the GCC, Madhavan possesses a keen understanding of the global financial services environment.
His strong relationship management skills augurs well with fulfilling client needs that enables him to drive the marketing strategy of GIFL.
Madhavan is a commerce graduate from the University of Pune and has obtained an MBA from IMDR, Pune. He is also certified in Banking and Finance by the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Risk and Credit
- Trade Finance
- Private Banking Relationship Management
- Branch Management and Team Leadership
- Liability Sales (Deposits, Mutual Funds, Insurance)
- Retail Asset Sales
- Foreign Exchange
