Capital Trust Group is kicking off 2025 with a bold strategic pivot, venturing into uncharted territory. After launching a private equity arm, Capital Trust Invest, in 2024 in partnership with Amine Omar Tazi-Riffi, the company—led by Lamia Boutaleb—is now making waves in the real estate development industry. This move marks a significant departure from its traditional focus on investment banking.
To spearhead this new initiative, Capital Trust has unveiled CT3I, a dedicated real estate subsidiary with an initial capital of 30 million dirhams. Its mission? To carve out a competitive position in Morocco’s dynamic real estate sector. The subsidiary’s first ambitious project is already in the works: a high-profile development at Casa Finance City, Casablanca’s burgeoning business hub. While financial details and CT3I’s full shareholder structure remain under wraps, insiders hint at grand ambitions that could establish Capital Trust as a lasting name in real estate.
Capital Trust is not the only independent investment bank in Morocco to take the real estate leap. Others, like Red Med, launched a mega real estate project at Casa Finance City in 2024 alongside the Mfadel Group. Similarly, firms like Atlas Capital and Valoris Group have diversified into property development. However, Capital Trust’s move carries added weight due to its prior experience as an investor, signaling a firm commitment to evolve into a fully-fledged real estate operator.
Founded in 2008 by Lamia Boutaleb, Capital Trust has long been recognized as an independent investment bank with a diverse range of financial services. These include financial engineering, market operations, asset management, private equity, and private wealth management. The group operates through six specialized divisions, a network of subsidiaries, and now, its latest addition, CT3I.
This bold diversification marks a turning point for Capital Trust. No longer content with merely advising or investing, the group aims to become a key player in Morocco’s real estate development sector. By capitalizing on high-value opportunities and staying ahead of market trends, the company is setting its sights on cementing its position as a leader in both finance and property development.
Capital Trust’s foray into real estate signals not only a shift in its business model but also a broader acknowledgment of the evolving needs of the Moroccan economy. By leveraging its financial expertise in a new domain, the group underscores its ability to innovate and adapt. This move could pave the way for other financial institutions to follow suit, as the line between finance and real estate continues to blur.
