International Business.
Ethical Participation.
Professional Expertise.
Founded in 2014, Aequitaz Group is an international business and investment platform focused on selected Shariah-conscious business participation opportunities.
Bridging Capital, Expertise & Opportunity
Headquartered in London, Aequitaz brings together experience across financial markets, investment banking, asset management, commodities, agriculture, real estate, technology, project finance and international business development.
Our role is to identify commercially viable opportunities, undertake appropriate diligence, develop suitable structures, connect capital with businesses and assets, and provide professional oversight.
Principles That Guide Us
Integrity
We seek to act honestly and responsibly in our dealings with clients, partners and stakeholders.
Transparency
We aim to provide clear information on structure, underlying opportunity, risks and performance.
Responsibility
We recognise our responsibility to apply appropriate diligence, governance and oversight.
Shariah Principles
We seek to align eligible business activities and structures with applicable Islamic finance principles.
Long-Term Relationships
We focus on enduring relationships rather than short-term transactions.
Commercial Discipline
We assess opportunities on their underlying fundamentals and risks.
Experienced Leadership. International Perspective.
Razi Rana
Extensive experience across financial services, fund management, Islamic finance and investment product structuring, including senior roles with Credit Suisse, Barclays Capital, Bank of America, HSBC and RBS.
Saquat Ali
More than three decades across investment banking, financial markets, asset management, operations and technology, including Barclays Capital, Commerzbank, Henderson Global Investors, BNY Mellon, UBS and Merrill Lynch.
Adrees Syed
More than 25 years across investment banking and capital markets, including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Lloyds, RBC and Commerzbank.
G.R. Choudhury
Entrepreneur and business leader with experience in international trade, investment, shipbuilding, agro-industries, power and energy.
Rana M. Rehman
More than 25 years across construction, real estate, cold-chain management, commercial dairy farming and financial services.