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BNF Bank p.l.c. is a key player in the Maltese banking sector, offering personal and business clients a highly personalised service through 12 branches and a Corporate and Business Banking Centre.

With an extensive knowledge of the marketplace, BNI is the first and only local Investment bank focused exclusively on the development of Mozambique. A remarkable economic climate presenting an average of 5% to 7% yearly growth and an outstanding performance even for the African continent, Mozambique is today one of the best emerging opportunities worldwide. Structured on a solid base, formed by key shareholders and a high caliber management team, BNI was founded to stimulate and participate in the financing of projects contributing to the sustainable development of Mozambique and of the economic marketplace. BNI is a key partner not only for Mozambican companies and international investors but also for national and international institutions responsible for the provision and availability of financial instruments supporting development.

O Banco Caixa Geral Brasil é parte integrante do Grupo Caixa Geral de Depósitos, fundado em 1876. Trata-se do maior grupo financeiro português presente no mundo, com atividade em 23 países, tendo mais de 20.000 colaboradores. Pertencendo integralmente ao Estado Português possui, somente em Portugal, mais de 700 agências com mais de 4 milhões de clientes Pessoas Físicas. A Caixa Geral de Depósitos está presente há mais de 120 anos no Brasil, tendo inaugurado, em 2009, o Banco Caixa Geral – Brasil. O BCG-Brasil é um banco múltiplo que opera com carteiras comercial, de investimento e câmbio. Possui também atendimento personalizado para clientes Pessoas Físicas (Particulares), preparado e disponível para prestar aconselhamento e gerir aplicações financeiras, oferecendo excelentes taxas para investimentos em Renda Fixa, e produtos e serviços que se adaptam às preferências de nossos clientes.

CIFI is the non-bank financial institution with most experience in financing infrastructure and energy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2001, the company has participated in more than 200 projects with a total investment of $1.7 billion in the region. The firm provides advisory services and debt financing to privately owned infrastructure projects in the energy, oil and gas, transportation, telecommunications, water, environmental, social infrastructure and tourism industry segments. Its level of expertise, knowledge of the Region and a sole shareholding structure turn CIFI into the ideal partner for companies, governments and international developers when it comes to structuring the financing of new or expansion projects. CIFI has a cohesive team that has been linked to the company since its inception and has accumulated an experience without competitors in the sector.

Banif Banco de Investimento, S.A. (Banif Investment Bank) was incorporated on the 15th December 2000 and has a share capital of 85 million Euros. In the context of Banif - Grupo Financeiro (Banif Group), it is responsible for all investment banking activities, both nationally and internationally. Banif Investment Bank has positioned itself as an institution that specialises in meeting the needs of each Client and is principally active in three strategic business areas: Capital Markets, Investment Management and Advisory Services & Banking. Our principles The rapid growth of Banif Investment Bank during its relatively short existence has been the direct result of the hard work and dedication undertaken to create an institution that both Clients and employees alike may be proud. This dedication guided by strong principles, has made it possible for us to create strong relationships with our Clients based on trust and transparency, and has allowed us to develop the most appropriate and up to date solutions to maximise the wealth of our stakeholders. Professionalism and a winning culture Our organisation relies on relationships of confidence that are entrusted to us by our Clients. To maintain this trust requires the highest of ethical standards. Only through team work are we able to perform our tasks effectively. We believe that openness and honesty to our employees, stakeholders and the community is the basis for achieving excellence.

BNF Bank p.l.c. is a key player in the Maltese banking sector, offering personal and business clients a highly personalised service through 12 branches and a Corporate and Business Banking Centre.

Banif is a mid-size financial group founded in 1988 and based in Portugal, where it develops wide-range financial services, ranging from Commercial Banking to Investment Banking, Specialized Credit and Asset Management, with also an important stake (circa 48%) in an Insurance Company (Açoreana). It is market leader in the Portuguese autonomous regions of Madeira and Azores, with circa 30% market share and holds an overall market share of around 4% in Portugal. Banif´s focus - Customer relationship and satisfaction. - Affluent and Private Clients. - Portuguese emigrant communities network in countries with strong ties to Madeira and Azores. - SMEs and micro-companies.