BondbloX and Apexera Investments enter into strategic partnership to expand presence in the MENA region, appoints Dr. Ahmed Kasem as Strategic Advisor

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BondbloX and Apexera Investments enter into strategic partnership to expand presence in the MENA region, appoints Dr. Ahmed Kasem as Strategic Advisor – Institutional Partnerships (MENA).

Aug 12, 2026

BondbloX and Apexera have entered into a strategic partnership to expand institutional access to global fixed-income markets across the MENA region. Through this partnership, Apexera's individual and institutional clients will gain access to the BondbloX digital bond trading platform and become members of the BondbloX Bond Exchange, benefiting from:

The ability to trade thousands of bonds in USD, GBP, Euro’s and SGD electronically at institutional pricing and low fees
Access to fractional bonds including sukuks
Round the clock access to US treasuries
Integrated Custody with Bondblox’s designated custodians
Thematic bond baskets that allow well diversified investments
Participate in new bond issuances in primary

Dr. Ahmed Kasem, CEO of Apexera, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor – Institutional Partnerships for the MENA region. In this role, he will support the development of strategic institutional relationships across family offices, financial institutions, asset managers and other qualified investors, facilitating broader access to BondbloX's digital fixed-income platform, with a particular focus on Sukuk and fractional Sukuk.

Dr Ahmed Kasem, CEO of Apexera said “We are delighted to partner with BondbloX in expanding institutional access to global fixed-income markets across the MENA region. At Apexera, we collaborate with leading global financial institutions to deliver institutional investment solutions that create long-term value for our clients, and we believe this partnership represents another important step in that journey”

Sachin Goenka, Senior Advisor at BondbloX added “The BondbloX Bond Exchange was established solely with the intent of providing institutional quality fixed income access to all types of clients. Apexera has an experienced team, with deep connect across the region. They understand the power of a completely digital platform, and we are pleased to partner with them in ushering a new era for trading fixed income just like equities”

About BondbloX Pte. Ltd.

BondbloX Bond Exchange, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore is a Singapore-based fintech company transforming how investors access and trade bonds. Its digital platform enables investors to discover, track and trade a wide range of bonds, including both full-sized and fractional bonds. By combining institutional-grade market access, transparent pricing and digital settlement infrastructure, BondbloX aims to make bond investing more accessible, efficient and liquid for private banks, wealth managers, financial advisers and individual investors.

About Apexera Investments L.L.C-FZ

Apexera Investments L.L.C-FZ is a Dubai-based investment consultancy and independent institutional investment solutions platform. The firm facilitates transparent and compliant access to investment opportunities by connecting qualified investors, family offices, corporates and institutions with leading regulated banks, sovereign issuers, asset managers and global financial institutions through a carefully selected network of strategic partners.

Contacts

BondbloX: bbxsales@bondblox.com

Apexera: Info@apexerainvest.com

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