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Qatar Replaces Wealth Fund Head

The $300 Billion Sovereign-Wealth Fund’s New Chief Belongs to Gulf State’s Royal Family

Emir appoints new CEO at Qatar Investment Authority

Qatar appointed a new chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday, naming ruling family member Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Saud Al Thani as the new head of the Qatar Investment Authority

KFH Malaysia appoints new Chairman

Kuwait Finance House Berhad has announced the appointment of Mohammed Nasser Al Fouzan as Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from 26 November 2014.

Jersey Finance appoints two Directors in Middle East

His banking career included time with HSBC and Bank of Singapore and most recently he was providing consultancy services to several GCC family offices.

Charles Russell SpeechlyS launchES an islamic finance team in the middle east

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, a premier full service international law firm with Middle East offices in Bahrain, Qatar and through an Association in Saudi Arabia, has launched a dedicated Islamic finance team in the Middle East.

Teng adds heft to Abu Dhabi’s central ambitions

Second big hire this year; ramps up competition with Dubai.

Kuwait Finance House CEO resigns

Datuk Seri Abdul Hamidy Abdul Hafiz, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Kuwait Finance House (M) Bhd (KFH), has tendered his resignation.

Asia Frontier Capital appoints chief investment officer

He currently serves as a board member of the Credit Bank of Iraq.

NBAD to hire 400 employees worldwide

NBAD CEO assures banks close to resolving liability issues regarding credit bureau

Natixis says head of Middle East financial institutions resigns

Natixis' head of financial institutions and public sector in the Middle East has resigned

Standard Chartered names senior heads in retail clients division

Both bring a wealth of professional experience in the banking industry which will help the Bank realise its aspiration to be the leading international retail bank in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Barclays Said to Hire RBS Corporate Bankers in Dubai Expansion

Barclays plans to increase the number of corporate bankers in the Gulf by more than 10 percent this year as economic growth improves

Barclays Said to Hire RBS Corporate Bankers in Dubai Expansion

The U.K.’s second-largest bank by assets hired Sahibzada Masroor Ali and Joaquin Eliason, the two people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.

LGT Hires Ex-Julius Baer Banker for Middle East Wealth Business

“We’re looking to hire experienced client advisers for the Middle East region,” Buri said. “Being the bank of the Prince of Liechtenstein is a story that resonates well there. They’re used to ruling families.”

BNP Paribas shakes up investment banking division

BNP Paribas has announced a new governance for its Corporate and Institutional Banking division, previously called Corporate and Investment Banking.

Commercial Bank of Kuwait appoints Mahfouz as CEO

The Gulf Arab state's fifth largest by assets announced in April that it would convert into an Islamic bank.

Burgan Bank Group comments on Bank of Baghdad announcement of appointing Mr. Faisal Al Haimus as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment follows the strategic direction that has been taken by the Group to transform the operations to follow the best-in-class model applied throughout group members.

BNY Mellon appoints senior executive officer in Dubai

He has been appointed senior executive officer, Dubai branch

JPMorgan rehires former M&A head

His stint at the Africa fund proved short, with Mr Skattum jumping ship back to JPMorgan within months, according to an internal memo sent by Daniel Pinto, head of corporate and investment banking and seen by fastFT.

PineBridge Investments Middle East appoints Chief Financial Officer

PineBridge Investments Middle East B.S.C. (PBME) has appointed John Hopley as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hopley brings over 20 years of corporate finance experience in the Middle East, North America, Latin America and Asia, particularly in the areas of

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