Ata Invest is a full-service securities firm serving a wide range of retail and institutional clients, both domestic and international. Established in 1991 as Ata Securities, the name was later changed to Ata Invest in 1998.

Ata Invest was established as an “Independent” Investment Banking operation in 1991 – when most banks were concentrating on treasury and trade finance operations. Dedication to capital markets through a unique vision and strategy has created a solid platform among its peers. Ata Invest takes its first name from the Ata Group - specifically from Ata Construction. Specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects, Ata Construction undertook one of Turkey’s largest projects to date - the US$ 2 billion Atatürk Dam that underpins Turkey’s Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP). Ata Invest was established by one of the founding members of Ata Construction.

Ata Invest strives to become one of the premium investment and brokerage houses in Turkey’s capital markets. The Company seeks to distinguish itself through its strategic vision, innovation, professional management and prudent market advisory services supported by one of the strongest research and technology teams in Turkey.

Between 1994 and 1999, Ata Invest focused on three main processes: brokerage, asset management and corporate finance. In 2000, the newly created financial service companies pursued distinct business plans aiming to develop the most competitive business strategy in Turkey. Moving forward, the Ata Finance Group intends to focus on a multi-channel sales service mix.

Armed with the ability to create “turnkey brokerage or investment banking platforms”, Ata Invest took the industry initiative to segment its business. This was achieved by both organic growth and acquisitions; acquisition of a second brokerage license was followed by the spin-off of its asset management line. In total, the wheels turning the most competitive business strategy in the country – the multi channel sales service mix- were put into motion. Since 2000, Ata Finance Group has been composed of four financial service companies: Ata Invest, Ata Online, Ata Asset Management, Ata Investment Trust and Ata Invest Dubai.

As a subsidiary of Ata Invest, Ata Invest Dubai was established in 2006 as the first “Turkish Investment Banking/Advisory” operation in Dubai. Ata Invest Dubai’s aim is to serve both its GCC and Turkey based clients through bridging the gap between two regions. Ata Invest Dubai is mainly focused in advising on financial products and arranging credit or deals on investments where the main focus areas are on Financial Services, Energy, Food, Transportation, Real Estate, Building Materials and Health Care.

The Group has introduced many new and innovative financial products and services, creating a fresh vision and business style.

• Establishing equity-based (A-type) funds among the brokers
• Creating the technology benchmark (#1 Vendor)
• Introducing online brokerage
• Launching branded debit and credit cards
• Professional research in two languages - all delivered electronically
• Private equity fund establishment (assisted bringing in a Sponsor)
• Launching insurance products
• Implementing Fund Supermarket
• Receiving rating for Ata Asset Management (Fitch)
• Receiving ISO-9002 (SGS Yarsley)
• Receiving National Quality Prize in 2000
• Fund Management Portal