“Your Gateway to Global Markets and Financial Instruments”

At Investment & Capital Bank (I&C), our Capital Markets division provides sophisticated investors and institutions with tailored access to global financial markets. Combining deep market expertise, disciplined execution, and a long-standing tradition of excellence, we act as a trusted partner for clients seeking exposure to local, regional, and international investment opportunities.

We work closely with our clients to understand their strategic objectives, risk tolerance, and investment preferences, delivering bespoke solutions, insightful market perspectives, and seamless execution. Through our extensive network of leading counterparties and trading venues, we ensure access to liquidity, competitive pricing, and institutional-quality execution.

A Distinctively Integrated Approach

Over the decades, I&C has built a strong reputation as a key participant in regional capital markets, cultivating enduring relationships with private and institutional investors across Lebanon, the Middle East, and international markets.

Our integrated Capital Markets framework is anchored on three core pillars:

  • Insightful, timely, and high-quality investment insights
  • Institutional-grade execution capabilities
  • A robust, performance-driven, and reliable operational infrastructure

This comprehensive approach enables us to deliver a refined and seamless investment experience — from strategic idea generation through to execution, settlement, and ongoing portfolio support.

Selective Access Across Markets and Asset Classes

Through our carefully curated network of global counterparties and trading venues, we provide our clients with privileged access to major financial markets worldwide.

Our Capital Markets specialists support sophisticated portfolio construction and diversification across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including but not limited to:

  • Equities and Equity Derivatives

    • We provide execution, structuring, and advisory services across cash equities, listed derivatives, and bespoke equity solutions, enabling clients to implement targeted investment and hedging strategies.

  • Fixed Income and Credit

    • We facilitate access to government bonds, corporate bonds, and a range of credit instruments, alongside related trading and risk management solutions tailored to client objectives.

  • Futures and Derivatives

    • We offer execution and clearing services across a wide array of exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives, supporting both strategic positioning and portfolio risk management.

  • Structured Products

    • We design customized investment solutions aligned with specific return profiles, market views, and risk preferences, combining innovation with disciplined structuring and oversight.


Clients benefit from regular, high-quality market commentary, research insights, and investment reports sourced from leading global institutions and our in-house expertise.

Insight-Led Investment Perspective

In today’s complex and information-rich investment landscape, clarity and relevance are paramount.

At I&C, our in-house research team, complemented by a select network of global research providers, delivers timely, rigorous, and actionable market analysis across local, regional, and international markets. This enables our clients to make well- informed, confident, and strategic investment decisions.

Best-in-Class Execution and Operations

We place a premium on execution excellence. Leveraging advanced trading technology and direct market access to major global venues, we ensure that transactions are executed with precision, speed, and efficiency.

Our high-caliber back-office infrastructure is designed to support sophisticated trading activity while maintaining the highest standards of operational control, transparency, and reliability — a critical foundation for our discerning clients.

Custody and Safekeeping Services

I&C provides robust custody and safekeeping arrangements to ensure protection, accurate record-keeping, and secure administration of client assets. Through trusted correspondent banks and recognized custodians, clients benefit from reliable settlement processes, transparent reporting, and institutional-grade asset protection.

Financing Solutions: Advances on Securities and Margin Facilities

To enhance portfolio flexibility and liquidity management, I&C offers advances on securities and margin facilities, subject to applicable terms and conditions. These solutions are structured within a prudent and disciplined risk framework, allowing clients to optimize their investment strategies while maintaining financial stability.