02/24/2015
UK’s Exotix said to close fixed-income trading desk in Dubai
Exotix Partners LLP, the London-based bank expanding in frontier markets, closed its fixed-income trading desk in Dubai, two people with knowledge of the matter said
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02/23/2015
Neuberger Berman appoints former SEI exec as Head of MENA
He joins from SEI Investments, where he was since 2006, most recently as Head of Middle East and brings extensive experience of working with the region's leading institutions; sovereign wealth funds, pensions, family offices and wealth management bus
02/23/2015
Saudi Fransi Capital CEO Said to Resign
The chief executive officer of Saudi Fransi Capital, left the bank for a role at the court of King Salman
02/22/2015
Al Rayan Bank appoints chairman
His expertise spans strategy and planning, corporate governance, risk management, audit and control, financial services regulation and M&A activity.
02/22/2015
Abu Dhabi’s NBAD names ex-HSBC banker as Gulf, Africa CEO
NBAD CEO Alex Thursby announced in 2013 a plan to set up eight global hubs and build five “international bank franchises” as part of an overseas expansion strategy.
02/18/2015
Clinton Haswell joins du to spearhead SME growth
Clinton holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from New Zealand's Victoria University of Wellington
02/18/2015
Grant Thornton Abdulaal appoints new director
He is a qualified chartered accountant with an experience of over 15 years in wide-ranging industries.
02/17/2015
Knight Frank Expands their Property Asset Management Team
James Lewis Partner commented that this expansion of the platform was the result of client requirements
02/16/2015
BIA elects new board
This follows the annual general assembly of the association, which also saw the year end results and financials for last year getting board approval.
02/16/2015
Fitch Appoints Global Head of Islamic Finance Group
As well as being involved in the rating process of Islamic Finance instruments, the Islamic Finance Group will continue to closely monitor and report on this rapidly growing sector, produce specialised research and commentary as well as criteria developme
02/16/2015
DeChellis joins Israeli venture firm as president
The Israeli company was founded by American-born entrepreneur Jon Medved. Its chairman, Steven Blumgart, was the former codirector of Glencore International Plc's aluminum division.
02/15/2015
SHUAA appoints new Chairman
He experienced banking professional, serves as a Non-Executive Director on the board of Emaar Properties, and as Chairman of Dubai AeroSpace Enterprise Audit Committee.
02/15/2015
UAE’s Commercial Bank International Names new CEO
He replaces Kris Babicci, who stepped down from the post in October
02/15/2015
Talal Al Dhiyebi appointed Chief Development Officer at Aldar
Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading listed property development, investment, and management company, today announced changes to its executive leadership team.
02/11/2015
Strategy& appoints new head of Financial Services
He was most recently the CEO of Arab Bank (Switzerland Ltd.) based in Geneva.
02/08/2015
Veteran Emirates NBD UAE National appointed Deputy CEO of Emirates Money
Al Mazrooei has an impressive academic background including a Master's degree in Engineering from George Washington University in USA
02/05/2015
Gulf International Bank appoints new MD/CEO in London
His most recent employment was with National Bank of Abu Dhabi
02/05/2015
Standard Chartered opens 120 vacancies in UAE
Standard Chartered bank is on a hiring spree, with over 120 vacancies in the UAE in 2015
02/04/2015
GIB appoints a new Managing Director and CEO in London
Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) has announced the appointment of Mark Watts, as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited
02/02/2015
Ex-CC adviser takes top post at Saudi capital markets regulator
The founding partner at Al-Jadaan & Partners and former adviser to Clifford Chance has been chosen to head the Capital Market Authority as it prepares to open its $150b stock market to foreign investment in the next few months.