Private company

Dawnay Day

Dawnay Day was a privately owned financial services group. Founded in 1928, the London-based group, employed more than 1,000 employees and claimed to possess assets of more than $4-billion. Its offices were located in Europe, the Middle East, India, the US, and Australia.2 It was founded by Guy Dawnay.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1928Founded1
  • Industryother credit granting1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

Dawnay Day was a privately owned financial services group. Founded in 1928, the London-based group, employed more than 1,000 employees and claimed to possess assets of more than $4-billion. Its offices were located in Europe, the Middle East, India, the US, and Australia.2

The story

Founded by Guy Dawnay in 1928.1

Dawnay Day can trace its history to 1928, when it was founded by Major Julian Day and General Guy Dawnay.

French financier Guy Naggar bought Dawnay Day in 1981. Dawnay Day went insolvent in July 2008.

From Wikipedia’s article on Dawnay Day, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Leadership

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Timeline

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