BBK Bahrain Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait

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BBK’s profile – products and service 

BBK has grown brighter with confidence, becoming the largest commercial bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Over 35 years, it has introduced cutting-edge technologies providing customers with a wide variety of products ranging from individual banking services, treasury and investment, to innovative commercial-focused solutions.

As a market leader, BBK conceived the revolutionary ‘Financial Mall’ concept, locating partners such as CrediMax credit card providers, telecommunication and insurance needs under one roof. The Financial Malls are providing customer-convenient services, personal financial advisors and queue beating automated systems. It’s a giant step forward and replaces conventional time-consuming banking processes.

BBK has succeeded in building a name and reputation, respected locally as well as internationally, and has branches overseas in the State of Kuwait and the Republic of India as well as a representative office in Dubai. And looking ahead, it is also exploring other regional markets to expand the success.

With the increasing interest of consumers in on-line features, BBK also offers comprehensive e-banking solutions and provides new generation services through its user-friendly, award winning website.  BBK offers innovative solutions in retail and corporate, small and medium size business, treasury and investment.

BBK also provides commercial banking services; investment banking services including corporate finance; asset management services including fund management.

Today, more people are turning naturally to BBK to make their banking brighter.

Subsidiary

Capinnova

Capinnova Investment Bank is the Shari’a compliant investment banking arm of its institutional shareholder – A wholesale Islamic investment bank licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, the bank is well capitalized and is wholly owned by Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK).

Capinnova has an authorized capital of US$500 million and paid-up capital of US$125 million.

The Bank’s core areas of business include private equity, asset management and corporate finance and develops Shari’a compliant investment products. and services for financial institutions, high-net-worth-individuals and family businesses, regionally and globally.

Capinnova’s vision is to be a world class Islamic investment bank offering a range of high quality products and services to a diverse clientele.

The Bank’s mission is to become the Islamic investment bank of choice and a niche player, providing clients in the GCC and MENA region with superior investment products aimed at building and sustaining shareholder value, whilst maintaining an optimal balance between risks and returns.

For more information call +973 17 101010 or visit their website by going to www.capinnovabank.com

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Vision

BBK will be the premier regional financial services enterprise in providing superior products and services of high quality through innovation, technology and life long client relationship.

The Bank will expand its overseas presence in more locations in which it chooses to operate to satisfy the diversified needs of clients. We believe clients are the driving force in everything we do. We will not comprise on our absolute commitment to providing the very best in client services. We believe our people are our number one assets with the highest degree of competence, integrity and professionalism. We instill in our people the principles of entrepreneurship, decision making and ownership through our commitment to training, development, delegation and performance based reward systems.

We are determined to utilize cutting-edge technology which we recognize as most critical in supporting our shorts, medium and long term business objectives. Our shareholders are the source of our financial strength and can expect continued growth and profitability. They are supportive and are confident of our vision of the future.

Abdulkarim Bucheery

Mr. Bucheery has over 30 years of extensive and diverse banking experience in Commercial Banking with particular strength in Credit Administration, Credit Risk, Marketing, Country Risk and Product Knowledge including Islamic Banking.

Moreover, he experienced in Correspondent Banking and Risk Analysis and is recognised for his Strong Leadership, his Managerial Skills and his Human Resources Management.

Mr. Bucheery was awarded a B.Sc. Degree in Economic Sciences in 1976 from Aleppo University, Syria; he attended in 1983 Citibank Credit (CAD) 6-months program in Athens and was the top performer.

He has a vast contact with major corporations, financial institutions and governmental bodies in all GCC countries as well as most of Middle Eastern countries.

Mr. Bucheery is a permanent member of BBK’s following committees:

• Assets and Liabilities Management Committee (ALMC)
• Risk Management Committee (RMC)
• Senior Human Resources Management Committee (SHRC)
• Management Credit Committee
• Chairman of the Board of CrediMax
• Chairman of Capinnova Islamic Investment Bank
• Vice Chairman of the Board of Bahrain Credit Facilities C0 (BCFC)
• Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of BBK
• Member of the Board of Directors of Naseej Co
• Member of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Association of Banks
• Member of the Board of Directors of Injaz

He is also in charge of the Business Group of the Bank (including overseas branches in Kuwait and India and representative office in Dubai), reporting directly to the GM/CEO.

Mr. Bucheery attended many training programs, courses and seminars from Cairo, Athens, Manama, London, Munich, Boston, Tokyo to Virginia  (a full list of all the courses and seminars attended can be submitted upon request).