Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Limited, one of Bangladesh’s leading brokerage firms, has signed a research agreement with Macquarie Securities Group (MSG), the equities broking unit of Macquarie Group.

The agreement enables MSG’s clients to receive co branded equity research from BRAC EPL’s experienced team that is focused on Bangladesh. BRAC EPL will benefit from MSG’s regional expertise and global network to distribute the research.

”As we continue to build our Asian platform, Bangladesh is a significant addition to our offering,” said M,qrk Duncan, Head of MSG, Asia, “By joining forces with BRAC EPL we are ensuring that our global dient base will have access to unrivalled local market knowledge.”

BBN/SSR/AD-07Nov10-10:56 am (BST)