Saudi bourse converts into holding company ahead of IPO this year
* Immediate intention is to sell existing shares * Sees healthy IPO pipeline including interest from Gulf companies (Adds detail on advisory roles, minimum float) DUBAI, April 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange has converted itself into a holding company and will be renamed Saudi Tadawul Group ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) this year, Group CEO Khalid al-Hussan said on Wednesday. Tadawul has received proposals from 10 local and international firms on potential advisory roles for its upcoming IPO and a decision on role or roles will be announced in two weeks, al-Hussan s...