12/03/2013
Mirae Asset expands into Middle East
Seoul-based Mirae Asset Global Investments Group is planning to become one of the first Asian asset management companies to set up a distribution team focused on selling into the Middle East.
On the Move
12/03/2013
UBS hires Turkey country head
Prior to joining UBS, Cagan was head of wealth management for Turkey at Morgan Stanley. She previously worked as country head for Turkey at Citibank private bank.
11/28/2013
Billionaire Alwaleed’s CFO Said to Quit Kingdom Holding for U.S.
Sanbar is stepping down after more than eight years with Riyadh-based Kingdom to move with his family to the U.S.
11/25/2013
CBD announces the name of its New Head of Commercial Banking Group
The newly appointed official, who has completed Masters' degree in Business Administration, joined the CBD in 1988 as a credit officer.
11/24/2013
Deloitte Admits 55 Partners, Principals and Directors to Boost Middle East markets Services
Global and regional partners from Deloitte gathered this month in Dubai for the Deloitte Middle East’s annual partners meeting.
11/23/2013
Abraaj Group's Senior Partner Leaves Firm
A senior partner at emerging markets-focused private equity firm Abraaj Group, has left the company.
11/23/2013
Abu Dhabi investment firm TNI names new CEO to replace Osmansoy
The National Investor, has appointed a new chief executive officer to replace Orhan Osmansoy
11/20/2013
Anat Levin named as next Migdal Insurance CEO
Levin will be stepping down as deputy CEO and head of financial markets at Bank Hapoalim.
11/19/2013
NCB Capital appoints acting CEO
Following a successful career over a number of years at both NCB and NCB Capital, Al-Halabi is leaving to pursue other career opportunities.
11/18/2013
Barwa Bank gets new capital financing head
He will focus on managing the growth of the bank's sukuk, syndicated finance, project finance and structured finance product offering.
11/17/2013
Qatar First Bank Appoints New Chief Business Officer
As Chief Business Officer at QFB, He will be responsible for overseeing all commercial banking activities including business dement, client operations, and building strategic partnerships.
11/15/2013
Ajman Bank Appoints new CEO
In his distinguished and successful career in financial services, Mr. Amiri has been associated with leading organizations such as Dubai Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in senior management positions.
11/10/2013
Ahli Bank appoints a new Deputy CEO - Retail
For the last 4 years he has been Head of Retail Banking for Riyad Bank based in KSA.
11/08/2013
United Arab Bank Names Key Official
Howard has over 25 years of international banking experience and has held senior roles with global bank HSBC as well as regional banks.
11/06/2013
Dubai Diamond Exchange Announces Appointments to Board of Directors
Today Africa accounts for 61% of the world's diamond production by value and 56% by volume
11/05/2013
KPMG Creates New Global Islamic Finance Team
KPMG has created a new global Islamic finance leadership team to support the continued growth and development of the practice.
11/04/2013
Taylor Wessing names ME banking head
International law firm Taylor Wessing has appointed Habibullah as the new head of banking for its Middle East office based in Dubai.
11/03/2013
BNY Mellon names new wealth director
Atzeni Most Recently Served as a Senior Relationship Manager For the company’s corporate trust business in the MEA region
11/02/2013
Prestige opens first Middle East office
New fund marketing and information office will be opened under the banner of a new company name – Prestige Consultancy
10/31/2013
Taylor Wessing mulls triple Middle East opening to bolster presence in region
Firm names Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar as potential locations for local tie-ups