09/07/2016
Key executive at Bahrain's Bank ABC to depart in early 2017
Among the people hired in the last three years include a new chief financial officer, and heads of compliance and treasury.
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09/07/2016
Key executive at Bahrain's Bank ABC to step down in early 2017- memo
Among the people hired in the last three years include a new chief financial officer, and heads of compliance and treasury.
09/06/2016
ADS Makes Two Senior Appointments, Promoting Ryan Lemand and Marcelo Vasques
After a year at ADS Securities, both Lemand and Vasques have found themselves elevated to key roles.
09/05/2016
Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Hires Citigroup Banker as Transition Head
He was previously global head of transition management at Citigroup and will report to Salem Alblooshi, executive director of central dealing department.
09/02/2016
Turkey appoints academic as central bank deputy governor
Turkey appointed an academic who previously worked at Citigroup and HSBC in London as a deputy central bank governor, the official gazette said.
09/02/2016
Mashreq appoints Basker Rangachari as the new Head of Marketing & Customer Experience
Basker will be responsible for driving the bank's brand and marketing strategies, customer communications, analytics and digital marketing.
09/01/2016
Swiss private bank replaces CEO with ex-Credit Suisse exec
He was named Head Private Banking of Credit Suisse Group in 2004. In 2011 he gave up the operational responsibility and continued to serve as Chairman of the Private Banking division.
08/31/2016
United Arab Emirates Accepts Appointment of St. Kitts and Nevis New Consul General
He was also a Research Fellow at the CARICOM Office of Trade Negotiations and represented the Federation at numerous trade negotiations.
08/31/2016
New judge joins ADGM
Since 2012, he has been sitting as a part-time judge in the Inner House of the Court of Session – the Scottish civil appeal court.
08/31/2016
Citibank’s UAE chief says it is her ‘destiny to give something back’
When Sheikh Zayed was paving the way for nationhood, and she enjoyed a long stint as head of private banking for Citi in the UAE.
08/31/2016
Four top Interior Ministry officials retired
The decision included the promotion of the major generals to lieutenant generals and the brigadier to major general.
08/30/2016
OMD managing director Nadim Samara promoted to UAE CEO
Under his leadership, OMD has picked up a number of big regional accounts including Nissan, flydubai and Abu Dhabi Commerical Bank.
08/30/2016
Mashreq strengthens leadership team with new Head of Asset Management Business
Mashreq said: “Christophe brings a wealth of investing experience to his new role.
08/30/2016
Abu Dhabi fund ADIA appoints Beaton global operations head
According to the statement, Beaton will be responsible, together with other members of senior management
08/29/2016
Al Hilal Bank reinforces its leadership team
Mr. Sandeela led executive roles in renowned financial organizations where he established strong connections and ties with key regulators regionally and internationally
08/24/2016
Emirates NBD’s Islamic arm cuts over 100 jobs
Earlier this year, Emirates Islamic cut around 200 jobs
08/23/2016
Saxo Bank continues MENA region build-out with key management appointments
Anwaar Ahmed has also joined Saxo Bank as Head of Institutional Business Development MENA
08/22/2016
Mashreq Capital’s CEO Said to Leave After Month in the Job
Mashreq Capital oversees about $1.6 billion across equity and fixed-income funds.
08/22/2016
Al Hilal Bank’s new CIO looks to collaborate with fintechs
It is based in Abu Dhabi, having been founded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council.
08/16/2016
UAE’s Dhabi Group appoints new chief executive
Dhabi Group has investments across sectors including telecommunications, financial services, real estate, energy, health care and construction in the UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, Georgia, Africa and the United States.