05/07/2013
JPMorgan’s Saudi Chief Leaves For Central Bank Job
Abdulaziz Al Helaissi is rumoured to become the new deputy central bank governor.
On the Move
05/01/2013
Standard Chartered appoints new wholesale banking head
He has been instrumental in building the bank's MENA DCM franchise which has positioned Standard Chartered as a market leader.
04/30/2013
Barclays expands wealth and investment management team
He joins Barclays from Bank Julius Baer where he was an Executive Director for the Middle East region.
04/29/2013
Jason Barrass joins Barclays as Head of Africa Trade
Trade and working capital is an important driver for the corporate banking strategy
04/23/2013
DFSA announces appointment of board member
Charles Flint QC succeeds him as a Member of the Board and Chairman of the Legislative Committee
04/22/2013
Neuberger Berman appoints Vice President of MENA Distribution
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04/21/2013
Warba Bank promotes new Investment Department Manager
Al Muzaiel brings to Warba Bank over 16 years of experience in investment and banking sectors in both local and global markets
04/20/2013
Emirates NBD CEO quits
He will continue in his position until the end of the year in a bid to help the bank locate his successor.
04/16/2013
Arab Banking Corporation names new President and Chief Executive
ABC deploys its assessments and plans towards permanent succession.
04/16/2013
KPMG Qatar managing partner appointed to parent board
KPMG in Qatar expects to double the size of its practice in the next few years and is leveraging the full strength of the KPMG network to support its local team and clients.
04/15/2013
Senior Goldman Investment Banker in Middle East Quits Firm
The sources were not aware of his plans but one said he would remain in the region.
04/14/2013
Standard Chartered Qatar appoints Head of Global Markets
Appointment is in line with our strategy of recent senior appointments in Qatar which is to promote Arab talent to the top table
04/14/2013
HSBC names M&A head for MENA
The region is showing signs of revival after the global financial crisis
04/11/2013
Abu Dhabi conglomerate's CFO resigns amid debt talks
"It's not a good thing for the business as he was heavily involved in the turnaround plan but the restructuring should be fine," the source said.
04/11/2013
Morgan Stanley names veteran banker as Mena head
A mergers and acquisitions banker who took the top Mena role in 2011, is relocating to London as the deputy head for the bank's investment banking business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
04/10/2013
Coutts continues to ramp up Middle East presence with MD hire
He will be based in the company’s Dubai International Finance Centre office.
04/09/2013
Nomura to appoint new Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa
He has over 20 years’ experience in banking, with a strong background in structured products, derivatives and bank control infrastructure.
04/09/2013
Nomura Appoints Head of FIG Ratings Advisory, EMEA
Nomura has announced the appointment of Scott Bugie as Head of FIG Ratings Advisory, EMEA
04/08/2013
Islamic lender Ajman Bank hires new CEO
Source at the bank confirmed that its acting CEO had resigned.
04/07/2013
QInvest's investment bank appoints former Credit Suisse banker
He has 15 years of regional and international experience having worked in London, Dubai, Amsterdam, and in his home country, Greece.