Phoenix
HQ - Labuan: 1st Floor, Lot 63, Jalan Merdeka, 87007 Labuan F.T. KL: Unit #16-02, Level 16, Menara TCM, 215, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Our Goals

Simplifying structured banking requirements

Our team supports cross-border trade, capital flows, merchant payments, securities activity, fund management, and client advisory mandates with disciplined execution.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver regulated banking and advisory solutions with discipline, transparency, and practical execution.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to be a trusted Labuan investment banking platform for global trade, capital, and wealth requirements.

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Our Values

Our values are built on governance, compliance, relationship depth, risk discipline, and institutional accountability.

Our Partner Banks
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Kotak Bank logo
HBL logo
SEDCO Capital logo
IndusInd Bank logo
Chief Bank logo
Providus Bank logo
Muamalat Bank logo
GT Bank logo
Bank Sinarmas logo
PhillipCapital BD logo
Alrajhi Bank logo
CIMB logo
Affin Bank logo
Alliance Bank logo
AMBANK logo
CCB logo
MCB logo
MBSB logo
UBA United Kingdom logo
GHIB United Kingdom logo
FSDH Group logo
AU Bank logo
First Bank logo
Riyadh Bank logo
Ecobank logo
UBA logo
BSF Bank Saudi Fransi logo

A Growing Network of Global Banking Partners

Fintrade Group team
Fintrade Group

40+ years

Leadership excellence across the group

Our Foundation

Backed by global financial group experience

Phoenix is part of the Fintrade Group, a global financial group comprising licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions in New Zealand and Malaysia.

The principals of the group collectively bring over 40 years of international banking and finance experience, with depth across securities markets, trade finance, investments, advisory, and regulatory environments.

Client-first advice
Local insight
Global reach
Tailored solutions

Our achievement from 40+ years of

Leadership Excellence Across the Group

10k+

Projects completed across the group

97%

Satisfaction rate across the group

100

Expert members across the group

Our Benefits

Unlocking value through regulated structure and execution

Every engagement begins with suitability, due diligence, documentation, and risk assessment so clients can move forward with confidence.

Improved Transaction Clarity

Gain a clear view of requirements, documentation, risks, and execution options.

Structured mandate review with clear documentation, suitability checks, and risk assessment before execution.

Stronger Execution Through Structured Planning

Our structured approach helps reduce uncertainty, improve feasibility, and support transaction readiness.

Cross-border planning support for clients with defined banking, market, and settlement requirements.

Early Risk Visibility

Identify counterparty, settlement, liquidity, and documentation risks before execution.

Counterparty, settlement, liquidity, and documentation risks are identified before resources are committed.

Meet Our Leadership

Meet the leadership behind Phoenix

Phoenix is guided by directors and advisors with experience across banking, capital markets, regulation, public service, risk, and investment research.

Anil Uttamsingh

Director
Head of Global Relations

Abdulaziz Kaki

Director
International Business Development

Kyari Bukar

Chairman of the Board

Baskaran Meyappan

Director & Principal Officer

Joe Rayen

Director

Aazad Ananthan Abdullah

To Be Appointed Independent Director

MEET THE TEAM

Our Board Of Advisors

Felix Shanthi Perera

Advisor – Risk

Vijay Kumar Goel

External Advisor (Banking Strategist)

Abhay Lamba

Advisor – Investment Research & Analysis.

Manoj Nathani

Advisor - Corporate Finance

Institutional Principles

Governance standards before execution

Governance before execution. Compliance before settlement. Documentation before commitment. Confidentiality throughout every client relationship.

01

Client Onboarding

Every relationship begins with eligibility review, KYC, AML/CFT screening, sanctions checks, and documented client classification.

02

Mandate Definition

Scope, counterparties, jurisdictions, documents, approvals, and execution responsibilities are clarified before Phoenix commits resources.

03

Compliance Review

Transactions are assessed against licensing permissions, regulatory obligations, internal risk appetite, and applicable market practices.

04

Execution Discipline

Trade finance, advisory, broking, cards, and lending mandates follow documented controls, maker-checker review, and approval records.

05

Banking Relationship Model

Phoenix works with professional clients, corporates, financial institutions, family offices, and approved private clients through relationship-led coverage.

06

Confidentiality

Client information, transaction materials, and mandate discussions are handled with discretion, restricted access, and formal record discipline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for regulated banking requirements

Browse common questions about Phoenix services, onboarding, trade finance, advisory, and client support.

“ Disciplined structure, clear governance, and practical execution support confident financial decisions. ”

  • Institutional guidance for regulated banking and advisory engagements.

Phoenix serves corporates, institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth clients, trading companies, and financial counterparties who need regulated support for trade finance, structured capital, institutional advisory, or cross-border banking mandates.

Submit an enquiry through the "Discuss a Mandate" form or contact our institutional team directly at admin@thephoenixbank.com. Enquiries are reviewed continuously, with urgent cross-border mandates routed for priority response.

Yes. Every engagement begins with suitability review, due diligence, documentation, and risk assessment, so each mandate - whether trade finance, M&A, fundraising, or payment program support - is structured around the client's specific facility, collateral, and settlement requirements rather than a fixed template.

As early as possible in the transaction cycle. Bringing Phoenix in during the planning stage allows documentation, regulatory, and counterparty requirements to be aligned upfront, reducing delays once a mandate moves toward execution.

Yes. Phoenix provides investment banking advisory, M&A advisory, fundraising advisory, loan syndication, broking and securities, wealth management, and fund management, alongside its core trade finance and payment banking lines - all under LFSA supervision.