Manama – November 01, 2026 -- SICO BSC (c) has won approximately USD 1.6 billion in new business from institutional and individual investors during 2026, the Bahrain-based asset manager, broker and investment bank announced at the Gateway Gulf 2026 Forum.
Mandates span three SICO divisions, mostly in public markets
The total aggregates new mandates across SICO's Asset Management, Wealth Management and Investment Banking businesses. Most of the volume sits in public markets, with the remainder in private markets.
USD 1.4 billion flows into SICO-managed funds and portfolios
About USD 1.4 billion of the total is new inflows and investments into public and private funds and portfolios managed by SICO. The remaining portion, more than USD 200 million, covers transactions and mandates across public and private markets and alternative investment products.
SICO CEO links growth to client confidence and regional reach
Group CEO Najla Al Shirawi attributed the awards to investor confidence in SICO's capabilities and its client relationships across the region. She said the firm remains focused on "connecting capital with opportunity" and expanding its investment capabilities.
SICO has direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Al Shirawi said anticipating evolving investor needs and identifying emerging opportunities will stay central to its growth and regional leadership.
She also commended the Bahrain Economic Development Board for convening regional and international investors through Gateway Gulf. She credited the Central Bank of Bahrain with strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leading financial and investment hub.