Bridging the Two Gateways
Turkey and GCC
Ata Finance Group and GCC
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1. Ata Finance Group - Who we are?
Ata Finance Group, established in 1991, is the largest independent capital markets and advisory firm in Turkey. Ata Finance Group has  grown both organically and by acquisition and now includes; Ata Invest, Ata Online, Ata Asset Management, Ata Investment Trust and Ata Invest Dubai.
Ata Invest takes its name from the Ata Group - specifically from Ata Construction. Specializing in large scale infrastructure projects, Ata Construction undertook one of Turkey's largest projects to date - the US$ 2 billion Atatürk Dam that underpins Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP). Ata Invest was established by one of the founding members of Ata Construction, the Kurdoglu Family.
Our Vision
Ata Finance Group, particularly the flagship company Ata Invest, has introduced many new and innovative financial products and services to Turkey's developing capital markets, as well as a new vision and business style. Some of the characteristics and accomplishments that distinguish Ata Invest from their competitors are;
Internationally Competitive technology
Strategic Client Reach: New York, Istanbul and Dubai
Multilingual Electronic Publication
Local know-how in Corporate Finance
Online Trading and Fund Supermarket
Dedicated Private Equity Advisory
Excellent Service Quality: ISO 9002, TUSIAD/KALDER Award
Rated and Established Asset Management (Fitch, 2004-2006)
Ata Invest is the first and only Turkish brokerage house to become a member of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). In 2000, Ata Invest won the TUSIAD/Kalder Quality Award and was also chosen as a member of the EFQM SME Steering Committee- the only financial firm to do so.
Our services
Ata Finance Group seeks to distinguish itself through strategic vision, innovation, consistency and prudent market advisory services supported by one of the strongest research and technology teams in Turkey.
The subsidiaries, Ata Online, Ata Asset Management and Ata Investment Trust bring together a collection of services that facilitates state-of-art technology and intellectual capital through a multi-channel access strategy that empowers investors with unrivalled flexibility to reach the product and service mix from alternative platforms.
Ata Invest: Since establishment in 1991, Ata Finance Group has been the "largest independent capital markets operation" in Turkey, focusing on investment banking and wealth management services.
Ata Online: First and largest "Online Brokerage" Company
Ata Asset Management: One of the largest "Independent Fund Managers in Turkey"
Ata Investment Trust: Ranked among the "Top Ten Investment Trusts" in Turkey
Ata Invest Dubai: The first "Turkish Investment Banking/Advisory" operation in Dubai
2) Why GCC?
Turkey enjoys deeply rooted historical, cultural and traditional ties with the Middle East. Recently the relationship, in particular, with the GCC have taken positive turn towards further growth. The historical and cultural ties have paved the way for speeding development of trading relationships and now the cross-border co-operation begun to flourish in infrastructure, tourism and service industries.
Under the Globalization movement, there is an increased collaboration among regional powers and both Turkey and GCC have respectively attained strategic positioning. Turkey's demographics, strategic location, reforming economy and integrating economy with global markets in particular with Europe, have enabled it to become the 19th largest economy in the world and largest economy in Eastern Europe.
Besides the vision and foresight of GCC leaders to establish and institutionalize cooperation and coordination between the six States of the Arabian Gulf, each has been reinforcing economic ties with bilateral and multilateral platforms. Besides interlinking the region with global economies, relations with Turkey - especially in commerce - have improved where Turkey - UAE and Turkey - GCC trade volume has neared 2 billion and over 5 billion USD respectively. Both UAE and GCC are 11th and 6th largest exporting partners of Turkey. The respective economic developments achieved are also spilling into a co-operation in infrastructure development, property and services fields.
Currently, the relationship between the GCC and Turkey requires new partnerships and alliances to forge strengths between respective corporations and create synergies. Ata Invest, as one of the largest independent full service brokerage firm in Turkey, will both play a significant role in developing cross border alliances and highlight investment opportunities within respective markets.
Our Services in Dubai:
With its new office in Dubai, Ata Invest plans to take advantage of cross-border business opportunities between the GCC and Turkey, and will primarily offer investment banking services to Turkish and Gulf corporate clients.
Ata Invest has been actively involved in Investment Banking services since 1994, which included advisory services in M&A, Private Equity and Privatization projects as well as equity and debt capital markets and special consultancy projects. With its full range of value-added investment banking services delivered to both local and international clients, Ata Invest Investment Banking Department is among the top investment banking teams of Turkey. Our client portfolio includes:
" Governments (Privatization Administration of Turkey, Trade Partners of UK)
" Multilaterals and the like (IFC, JBIC)
" Multinationals (GE, NewsCorporation, Arcelor, DIG etc.)
Ata Invest brings added value to its customers through a combination of 12 years of consistent operations coupled with continuity and outstanding senior management, as well as excellent relationships with government entities, leading corporations, international financial investors and local groups. Being independent is the key to all service provision.
In the last couple of years, Ata Invest has undertaken advisory role in the largest M&A and Privatization deals such as;
" Advisory services to GE Capital Corporation in its acquisition of 25.5% stake in Garanti Bank (deal size: US$ 1.8bn)
" Advisory services to News Corporation in its acquisition of majority shares of Kamera Reklam and TGRT
" Advisory services to Arcelor during the privatization process of Erdemir (deal size: US$ 2.8bn)
" Advisory services to TPI during the privatization process of Turk Telekom (deal size: US$ 6.6bn).
Our Focus Sectors & Alliances
As the first investment banking service platform from Turkey in Dubai, Ata Invest aims to act as a catalyst in the development of business between the GCC and Turkey, serving the needs of our clients both in the region and in Turkey, by offering the highest in professional standards. Ata Invest will advise on financial products and arrange credit or deals on investments where our main focus areas will be on Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Building Materials and Health Care.
We believe that our sector alliances will be a value add for our clients where we have established alliances which have special industry experiences such as;
Energy: Ata Invest established an alliance with IBS Research & Consultancy which is a market research consultant in the energy sector for more than 20 years of experience with foreign and local investors. IBS is based in Istanbul, with representatives in California and London, has a wide reach into corporate headquarters in Europe, the US and Japan.
Real Estate: Ata Invest and PEGA (in alliance with JLL) formed a strategic alliance and formed "Property Solutions Platform". This is the first organization of its kind in Turkey involving broad expertise, extensive experience and strong local contacts combined with the investment banking capabilities to create "one stop shopping" opportunity to clients investing in the "Turkish Real Estate Market".
Health Care and Pharma: Ata Invest provides advisory services in pharma/health sectors in Turkey, working with Imperial College, London Health Care Management Unit. Some of our projects included feasibility studies made for American Hospital on home health care services and advisory services to MSD regarding a product market entry strategy.
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