London's Oldest Stockbroker Becomes DIFX's Newest Member
Hichens, Harrison & Co plc, the oldest stockbroker in the City of London,
has become a Member of the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), the
world’s newest international stock market. Hichens, Harrison, founded in 1803, is the 17th firm to become a DIFX Member
and joins a range of leading international and regional brokers that are able
to buy and sell securities on the exchange. Adam Wilson, Chief Executive of Hichens, Harrison, said: “Since the DIFX
opened in September 2005 it has become established as the international exchange
serving its region. We will be able to offer our international and regional
clients access to an exciting and growing range of securities from companies
active in the Middle East and beyond.” As well as trading services, the firm provides a range of investment solutions
to clients including advisory portfolio management, research and corporate broking. Per E. Larsson, Chief Executive of the DIFX, said: “The arrival of Hichens,
Harrison further demonstrates that the DIFX provides opportunities for niche
brokers as well as larger firms. All types of investor, both international and
regional, and wholesale and retail, have access to securities on the DIFX.” Hamed Ali, Executive Officer of the DIFX, said: “As the number and variety
of securities listed on the exchange expands, we are seeing growing interest
in membership from a large number of brokers. We are preparing for more firms
based in our region and beyond to join.” A comprehensive report in our Intelligence Report series examining offshore investment, offshore stock exchanges, and hedge funds is available in the Lowtax Library at http://www.lowtaxlibrary.com/asp/subs_reports.asp and a description of the report can be seen at http://www.lowtaxlibrary.com/asp/description_report9.asp
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