summer internship program ksip 2015 are now being accepted learn more kardan asset management kardan private wealth management provides a range of services to iranian and international clients . kardan investment funds public offering feb & march 2015 read more iran global energy fund kardan investment bank a main sponsor of the oil industry contracts revision forum oicr is unveiling its post sanctions investment initiatives learn more empowering entrepreneurs kardan team helped found sarava private equity fund in 2012 . sarava has been investing on a great community of young iranian entrepreneurs helping them transform start ups into multi million dollar companies . kardan kardan is all about people . kardan people are passionate about what they do . we are passionate about helping entrepreneurs . we are thrilled to be able to help businesses create value . and we have a healthy disregard for impossible when it comes to realizing potentials of individuals and companies . we see our clients as managers and employees who thrive to make a difference in the lives of their customers . we are devoted to cross border value creation providing world class services a rewarding business model for our clients and members and a working culture of originality diligence and resilience . and finally we see our business as our lives being dedicated to making an empowered community . shareholders shareholders main shareholders of kardan are three iranian commercial banks . tejarat bank is a major iranian retail bank with 19400 employees operating in 1860 branches across iran . tejarat bank s total asset is more than 29 billion . tejarat is also major shareholder of persia international bank headquarted in london uk . tejarat is listed on tehran stock exchange . saman bank is a pioneer in electronic banking and its 2800 employees serve customers in 150 branches across iran . saman manages assets worth of 7.3 billion . saman is listed in farabourse securities market otc middle east bank is a wholesale bank with a target market of middle east region . meb which was incorporated in 2012 has 198 employees and total assets of 730 million . meb is listed on otc platform of tehran stock exchange . mr. majid zamani mr. ali nourian and dr. parviz aghlili kermani collectively own 1.25 % of shares . board of directors dr. parviz aghili kermani chairman managing director of middle east bank mr. mohammad ebrahim moghadam nodehi ceo of tejarat bank mr. vali zarrabieh chairman of saman bank mr. siamak dolati ceo of qarzol hasaneh mehr iran bank mr. bahaeddin alaei fard chief investment officer saman bank mr. mostafa omid ghaemi managing director of mehr ayandegan financial development group company mr. majid zamani ceo board of directors engagements investment banking merchant banking asset management private wealth management institutional wealth management investment banking investment banking mergers and acquisitions we provide m & a advisory from strategic considerations to deal execution . our main focus remains cross border transactions . our knowledge of iran s business climate our ability to communicate with the international businesses along with our ability to provide bridge loans through our shareholders are our main advantage . capital market our financing team structures and executes a range of transactions including equity offering participation paper issuance and sokuk financing . we do underwriting market making and provide guarantee where needed by iran s stock exchange organization . loan syndications utilizing the advantage of three commercial banks as our shareholders we offer loan syndication services for clients with complex needs . merchant banking merchant banking vc and private equity funds we provide a range of services with regard to fund creation and management . we are either approached by an industry professional with a fund idea or we invite industry experts to join forces with us to structure and manage a fund . in any case we help structure the fund raise funds provide corporate finance and strategic advice to the fund and its investment portfolio and supervise their financial performance . these entities are structured to perform as a fund but within the legal framework accepted by iranian commerce code . our funds usually invest on private equity private loans or projects . we are committed to invest in the funds we create . private placement we place private securities with institutional investors and high net worth individuals . asset management asset management we provide a variety of mutual funds fixed income fund provides attractive fixed income in a hybrid strategy . equity fund invests on public equity in tehran stock exchange and is managed actively by portfolio managers with best performance in previous periods . index etf invests on public equities in tehran stock exchange . using a passive strategy it targets tse index . private wealth management private wealth management returns on kardan s separately managed accounts since inception vary between 2 % below to 21 % above our benchmark tehran exchange dividend and price index last update 2015 6 24 institutional wealth management institutional wealth management we work closely with iranian institutions in devising bespoke investment vehicles to reach their targets and their attitude towards risk . we also provide international investors with means to gain exposure to the iranian market through our international institutional wealth management practice . thinking iran stock market the road ahead in spite of markets registering record highs on a daily basis widespread sanctions on economic activity and lurking concerns of severe market disruptions characterized the first quarter of the past iranian calendar year 21st march 2013 20th march 2014 amongst even the most optimistic of market participant . however the post elections surge in foreign diplomacy in the second quarter culminating in a much anticipated agreement with the international community in the 3rd quarter 24th november gave rise to hopes about the positive impact that the newly adopted open door policy could have on the general state of the economy and the capital markets in particular . in the road ahead kardan insight sheds light on what could be in store for investors by examining foreign policy foreign currency growth profitability market expectations and market returns as the 6 key parameters in three plausible scenarios and gives explanations on what impact each scenario could have on each of the parameters . for full article please click here . social impact we are committed to care about people across gender ethnicity and economic situation in our community . we are committed to care about people across gender ethnicity and economic situation in our community . we strive to use our resources where our contribution can make a difference . we also make sure we intervene where we can reduce the negative impact on the environment . careers at kardan everyone matters the work of kardan employees makes positive lasting impact on businesses and the lives of people . the team at kardan is a close knit network of people who are at the top of their game and constantly improving . we continue to grow to become the go to investment bank in the region . now is a good time to join us and make an impact . we value ambition and drive and expect top performers to rise from analysts to associates to vice presidents and managing directors in due course and believe that teamwork respect accountability and leadership is what gets people there . if you have these qualities and want to make an impact you should consider a career at kardan and apply for a position to careers kardan.ir . you can also apply to kardan summer internship program ksip for a taste of emerging market investment banking with international best practice . read more ... contact 3rd floor no. 114 kajabadi st. mandela blvd. tehran 19669 16531 iran phone 9821 9662 11 00 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