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UBS Hires Credit Suisse’s Bouvier as Head of Industrials

Bouvier will also be head of UBS’s sector groups for Europe, the Middle East and Asia

Nikko AM makes three senior hires

The Japanese fund manager said John Howland-Jackson had joined as vice chairman of Nikko AM Europe and senior advisor for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia regions.

Emirates Islamic appoints Head of Human Resources

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the appointment of Emirati national Hessa Al Mulla as Head of Human Resources for the bank.

Kroll appoints new MD for financial investigations team based in Dubai

He joins Kroll from EY, where he was Partner and ASEAN head

MaCeen Capital appoints new CEO

His career was crafted by the 20 years of professional experience

Tadhamon International Islamic Bank appoints new CEO at Tadhamon Capital BSC

Tadhamon International Islamic Bank , a Sharia'a-compliant Bank licensed by the Central Bank of Yemen, has announced management changes in its investment arm in Bahrain Tadhamon Capital BSC

New Central Bank chief ‘will not affect’ financial system debate

The appointment of a new Central Bank governor will not affect an upcoming FNC debate on the UAE’s banking system,

Former Barclays exec joins National Bank of Abu Dhabi

He joins NBAD from Barclays where he served as head of consumer banking in India.

BNY Mellon names head of EMEA corporate communications

She will report to Stan Neve, global head of investment management communications, with local oversight provided by Scott Stevens, EMEA head of marketing, the company said.

Lloyd’s appoints its first Country Manager in Dubai

Mark will head up Lloyd’s new operation in the Dubai International Financial Centre, managing the platform and supporting Managing Agents in developing their business across Gulf countries and the wider Middle East and North Africa region.

NBAD said to hire former Barclays exec as retail head

His hiring is the latest in a series of appointments of staff with Asia expertise made by NBAD since the arrival of Alex Thursby as group chief executive in April 2013.

SGX's chief regulatory officer leaving to join Abu Dhabi Global Market (Amended)

Abu Dhabi Global Market is a financial zone aimed initially at the private banking, wealth management and asset management sectors and which will formally launch in 2015.

Morgan Stanley appoints Tevfik Aksoy country head for Turkey

He will report to Robert Rooney, co-head of fixed income, and Oliver Jerome, head of foreign exchange and emerging markets for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

JPMorgan expands endowments & foundations group

Firm appoints two new client advisors to cover Emea region

Abu Dhabi Global Market appoints regulatory authority chief

After a worldwide hunt, the Abu Dhabi Global Market has hired a top executive from the fast-growing Singapore financial centre for one of the key jobs in the capital’s financial free zone.

Societe Generale names regional head of trade

Societe Generale said it appointed Sonal Priyanka regional head of trade for Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East within its global transaction banking division.

Middle East Investor Relations Society Board appoints Oliver Schutzmann as Chairman

Reynolds has been Chairman of the ME-IR Society since 2009 and will continue his involvement as a non-executive Board Member.

CEO of Dubai's gold exchange resigns due to ill health

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange said on Sunday its chief executive officer, Gary Anderson, had stepped down due to ill health.

Credit Suisse shuffles managers at investment banking unit

Credit Suisse has announced the appointments to the Executive Board, changes to the leadership of its Investment Banking Division, and the appointment of a new CEO of Asia Pacific.

ICIEC appoints Acting CEO

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Bluefield State University, West Virginia, USA, in 1984; and Master's degree in Engineering Management with honors from George Washington University, USA, in 1987.

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