Edward Banayoti | |
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| Born | Egypt |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Ernest Anderson Ernie Anderson Ashraf Banayoti |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto[citation needed] York University[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Founder of Defence Unlimited International |
| Spouse | [1] |
Edward Sawiris Banayoti, formerly known as Ernest (Ernie) Anderson and Ashraf Banayoti, is a businessman of Egyptian origin based in Canada.[2]
He was the subject of a financial investigation for suspicion of fake mortgage deals through his unlicensed Canadian investment company Golden Gate Funds LP,[3] and entered into a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission in 2009, agreeing to pay $4.7-million in financial penalties.
He has variously been reported, and has said to be, active in financial investments, real-estate, commercial aviation, arms dealing and lobbying. His attempt to purchase a substantial stake in Air Malta attracted attention in Malta and from security regulators in Canada.[4]
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- ^ "Arms dealer Ed Banayoti partners with MetOcean". April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Defence consultant Edward Banayoti sets up EU base in Malta". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ^ Vella, Matthew (April 9, 2019). "Defence consultant Edward Banayoti sets up EU base in Malta".