Ansbacher nominates Eric Lorentz as new Senior Regional Director for Middle East expansion

Notes and media contacts

The Ansbacher Group, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar National Bank (QNB), provides tailored financial solutions to high net worth and institutional clients worldwide. The Group's services span private and specialist banking, wealth management, investment advice, fiduciary services and fund administration. The Group is represented in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Dubai and Switzerland.

Established in 1964 as the first Qatari owned commercial bank, QNB is listed on the Qatari Stock Exchange with 50% ownership by the Qatari government and the balance held by public shareholders. It is the largest bank in Qatar with total assets of some $10 billion, controlling around 50% of the assets in the country's banking system. QNB is rated in the top 150 banks in the world in terms of capital strength and has a long-term credit rating of A.

Ansbacher Middle East is the trading name for the Doha and Dubai branches of Ansbacher & Co Limited. ("A&CL"). This article has been approved by A&CL, authorised and regulated in the UK for deposit taking and investment business by the Financial Services Authority.

For further information, please contact:
Mairi Doyle - Head of Communications
Ansbacher & Co Limited
Two London Bridge
London SE1 9RA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7089 4700
Direct: +44 (0) 20 7089 4705
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7089 4959

Andrew Smith - Account Director
Lansons Communications
24a St John Street
London EC1M 4AY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7490 8828
Direct: +44 (0) 20 7294 3675
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7490 5460
www.lansons.com