How Moroccan billionaire Moulay Elalamy took 92.3% control of Sweden's Arktika bank
Le Desk revealed that Moulay Hafid Elalamy structured 92.3% control of Sweden's Arktika Capital AB through a chain of Saham vehicles, with his son installed as CEO.
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Le Desk revealed that Moulay Hafid Elalamy structured 92.3% control of Sweden's Arktika Capital AB through a chain of Saham vehicles, with his son installed as CEO.
Moroccan billionaire Moulay Hafid Elalamy has acquired a majority stake in Arktika Capital AB, a Swedish licensed credit institution that buys and manages non-performing loan portfolios across Europe.
Fitch affirmed Morocco’s Eqdom at AA-(mar) with a stable outlook, citing expected support from Saham Bank and improving loan recoveries.
Moulay Hafid Elalamy is exiting Paris real estate to focus on Saham Group’s banking expansion, including acquiring Société Générale’s Moroccan operations.
His vision has transformed Morocco’s insurance sector and shaped Africa’s financial and industrial landscape.
The acquisition marks a strategic shift for Saham Group as it absorbs all activities, client portfolios, and employees of the acquired entities.
Elalamy made the donation through his Saham Foundation amid growing contributions from various private and public entities toward earthquake relief in Morocco.
The newly amended agreement was signed on Sept. 3 in Casablanca, Morocco’s capital.