United Bankers Oyj has obtained strategic advice on Nasdaq First North Helsinki
December 2018 — United Bankers Oyj has obtained strategic advice on Nasdaq First North Helsinki.
United Bankers engages in securities brokerage, fund management and investment banking businesses in Finland. The company offers financial management services and institutional fund, brokerage, and structured products, as well as invests in real estate properties. It also manages traditional fixed-income and equity funds, and real estate and infrastructure equities for companies.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Finland acted as the Certified Advisor to United Bankers on Nasdaq First North Helsinki.
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