JCRA Group acquisition expands Chatham Financial´s presence in Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 -- Chatham Financial has acquired the JCRA Group, significantly expanding the firm’s presence in Europe to create a global powerhouse in financial risk management solutions.

“One of Chatham’s purposes is to help make markets transparent, accessible and fair for all market participants. We’re excited about how, together with JCRA, we can have an even greater impact,” said Chatham Financial chief executive officer (CEO), Clark Maxwell.

Chatham and JCRA specialise in providing debt and derivatives solutions to commercial real estate, private equity, infrastructure, financial institutions and corporate clients.

The merged firm will lead the industry in capital market expertise, transaction volume, and technology to provide clients access to the data, tools and advice they need to manage financial risk.

With decades of experience helping clients manage capital market risk, the calibre of the Chatham and JCRA teams and their deep expertise will create an unparalleled advisory practice.

JCRA CEO, Jackie Bowie will join Chatham as Co-Head of Europe, according to a statement.

The integrated firm will continue to be independent and 100 per cent employee-owned, serving clients from offices in London, Singapore, Melbourne, Toronto, Denver, Krakow and Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

More information at https://www.chathamfinancial.com.

-- BERNAMA