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UBS Hires Team of Private Bankers From Credit Suisse for Israel

Israel has experienced a wealth boom tied to surging investments in the country’s technology industry.

Microsoft names Public Sector Director for UAE

Former Microsoft Consulting Services director assumes role as the company continues to empower public sector customers and partners in their digital transformation journeys

HSBC appoints new MENAT head of advisory and investment banking

Jon Connor has 23 years of experience in investment baking, including 15 years in HSBC in Asia and Europe

HSBC appoints Head of Advisory & Investment Banking Coverage in MENA & Turkey

Connor has 23 years of experience in investment banking, 15 of which have been with HSBC in Asia and Europe

First female becomes CEO of UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority

Maryam Al Suwaidi is the first woman to occupy this position in the history of the Securities and Commodities Authority

KPMG announces appointment of Chairman of Middle East and South Asia

Nader Haffar is presently the Chairman and CEO of KPMG Lower Gulf (UAE and Oman)

Public Investment Fund hires head of global private equity

This happens as the sovereign fund looks to expand its reach, with the announcement of senior hires in recent months.

Mashreq Bank appoints Govindaiah as Associate VP to expand India operations

Prior to joining Mashreq he was instrumental in setting up Danske IT, a Danish Captive operation in Bangalore as director group real estate and corporate services.

Iran appoints new central bank chief - state media

Ali Salehabadi has a PhD in financial management from the University of Tehran

MUFG appoints new Emea transaction banking head

Manning joins after a 22-year career at institutions including Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered and RBS.

GSB Capital hires wealth management chief in Dubai growth drive

He brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning, and is one of the most well-respected people in the industry

Global Processing Services Continues International Expansion with Launch of MENA Headquarters

The award-winning global payments processor sets up regional hub to promote its innovative offering throughout MENA, led by ex-Majid Al Futtaim payments expert, Arnav Rath, as Head of Region

Alvarez & Marsal to enhance financial restructuring offering in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Mr Dervin's arrival builds on A&M's expanding financial restructuring offering in the region

Dubai wealth manager hires ex-FPI head for financial planning, Swiss venture roles

Since then and based in Dubai, he has worked for both Friends Provident International and Standard Life over the past 14 years.

Boston Consulting appoints Head EMEA

Industrial Goods Expert Matthias Tauber Steps up from Leading BCG in Germany, Austria, and Central & Eastern Europe

Norton Rose Fulbright grows Middle East team

Zubair's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and asset management across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asian regions

Head of EMEA Corporate Communication Joins KKR

Annabel was previously Head of Asia-Pacific Corporate Communications at The Carlyle Group, leading the firm’s communications strategy across the region.

Yvan Wicht joins Julius Baer as Group Head Middle East & Africa Geneva

Effective today, Yvan Wicht is assuming responsibility for the further development of Julius Baer’s Middle East and Africa business out of Geneva.

Julius Baer hires Deutsche banker as MEA Geneva head

Yvan Wicht was global head of wealth investment advisory for the Middle East & Africa, based in Geneva.

Dubai Private Equity Firm Lures Veteran Banker From Credit Suisse

Veteran private banker Christian Zouein has joined Levant Capital after more than a decade at Credit Suisse Group AG, the second recent hire from the Swiss bank by the Dubai private equity firm.

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