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MSCI appoints Head of EMEA Client Coverage

The EMEA Coverage leadership team will report directly to Kilian.

GP Global expands international bunkering business with a raft of new appointments

Four strategic appointments made across the group's bunkering operations in Asia and the Middle East

The Last Mile - navigating necessary change in advising clients post the pandemic

In his opening comments, Henning notes that the similarities between the recent market conditions witnessed during the Covid-19 pandemic and those seen in the financial crises of the past are difficult to ignore

Standard Chartered appoints new Head of Corporate Finance for Africa and the Middle East

Along with his new responsibilities as Head of Corporate Finance, AME, Abbas’ will also expand his role as Head of Project & Export Finance

Standard Chartered appoints head of global Wealth Management business

He brings deep experience of the banking industry, including running global products that support both Bank of Singapore’s private banking and OCBC’s retail clients, corporate strategy and business transformation.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's CEO resigns after about one year in the role

ADIB recently reported a 55% drop in first-quarter net profit, as credit provisions and impairment charges more than doubled, citing the challenging operating environment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ADIB appoints interim chief executive as group CEO steps down

Sandeep Chouhan, ADIB's current group chief operating officer, will oversee the bank until a permanent replacement is found

AlixPartners Bolsters Turnaround Team in Middle East

“We are very pleased to welcome Matthew to the firm,”

Aramex appoints acting Chief Operating Officer

He joined the Company in 1994 and grew within the global network having started in the GCC and thereafter moved to help build the Far East operations.

Al Ruwad Real Estate appoints Alaa Masoud as General Manager of sales and marketing

Since then, Alaa managed various teams across renowned brands such as Danube Properties, Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development and Tilal Properties

The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Having an Unprecedented Impact on Financial Markets Globally and Regionally

This coupled with the effects of drop in oil prices, creates a unique set of challenges that banks will inevitably face in the medium term.

Credit Suisse appoints head of AM investment strategy Switzerland & EMEA

He has worked at Credit Suisse since 2002.

Etisalat CEO Al Abdooli resigns, Dowidar appointed acting chief

Saleh Al Abdooli resigned as the group's Chief Executive Officer for personal reasons

Saudi Re strengthens Board of Directors with key appointments

Dr. Peter Hugger and Mr. Marc Maipoux - to its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting 2020.

Oman Arab Bank appoints new deputy CEO

Sulaiman Al Harthy has over 32 years of experience, and held several leadership positions at major local banks and financial institutions.more than three decades now.

JPMorgan Fills Senior Leadership Roles After February Makeover

Aloke Gupte and Alex Watkins will become co-heads of equity capital markets in EMEA and Keith Canton will become global head of private placements.

Mashreq welcomes new executive team member

In his new role, Kajiji will be responsible for driving Mashreq Gold’s value proposition, overall financial performance and further enhancing customer experience and service quality.

Mashreq welcomes new executive team member

He will also oversee Mashreq Gold’s investment mortgage and insurance product segments as well as its team of investment advisors.

Lebanon’s Banks Hire New Adviser in Fight for Survival

Many lenders fear for their survival given the possibility that $20.6 billion of shareholder capital will be wiped out under the government’s approach, which was approved earlier this month.

Finantix appoints Executive Director, EMEA

Based in Switzerland, one of Finantix’s strategically important markets and home to many of its existing clients, Iselin will continue to report to Finantix Chief Commercial Officer, Christine Ciriani.

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