Credit Suisse – Adel Afiouni

Credit Suisse held its first Middle East and North Africa Equities Conference in Beirut this month, bringing together more than 40 corporates from around the region. Executive sat with Adel Afiouni, managing director of the bank’s investment division, to discuss debt, Dubai and the financial future of the MENA region. E  This is the first time you’ve held a conference in Lebanon: why now? Firstly, Lebanon is doing very well. We took this as an opportunity to bring our clients to Beirut and allow them to see Lebanon’s success story firsthand. Secondly, Credit Suisse is actively present in Lebanon; we have always been committed to the country. Our presence in Lebanon goes back to the 1960s. On the investment banking side, we have been one of the most committed international banks in Lebanon. Over the past 10 years, we have advised the Lebanese government on international bond issues and liability