Deputy King meets CEO of J. P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank, highlights importance of private sector in creating opportunities for all

Manama, May 3 (BNA): The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, today met Daniel Pinto, the Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank, at Riffa Palace. The Deputy King emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening the role of the private sector in the Kingdom, which would contribute to increased productivity, economic development, competitiveness, and greater opportunities for all. In this regard, the Deputy King further highlighted the importance of the banking and finance sector, and its contribution to the Kingdom’s economic development, as well as JP Morgan’s contribution to the sector in Bahrain and the wider region. The Deputy King praised the Kingdom’s robust economic environment and the advanced legislative and regulatory frameworks in the banking and finance sector, which had facilitated and strengthened economic development in the country. The Deputy King expressed his pride in the banking and financial institutions operating in Bahrain, and their contribution to providing innovative financial services. In response, Pinto expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet His Royal Highness, and expressed appreciation for the Deputy King’s support to the region’s banking and financial sectors.