Arslan Akbar

Arslan is Manager of Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory Services at BDO Bahrain, overseeing Business Advisory operations. With over 8 years of experience in the areas of investment banking, corporate finance, and transaction advisory across the GCC and abroad, he has got in-depth knowledge of M&A transactions, capital raising, valuations, and private equity investments.

He has played a key role in strategic acquisitions, IPOs, and corporate diversification across sectors including asset management, fintech, banking, and alternative investments. His expertise spans structuring capital solutions for PPPs, buy-side mandates, and private equity deals. Arslan has developed valuation models and financial frameworks for investment funds, fintech startups, and financial institutions, supporting capital deployment and fundraising.

He has advised on cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk assessments for financial services firms, while also offering due diligence, restructuring, and turnaround strategies for private equity and institutional investors. Arslan’s sector expertise includes financial services, real estate, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, and education.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA – UK)
BSc. In Applied Accounting