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Standard Chartered names CEO of Saudi business

As it seeks to expand in the kingdom after getting a banking licence last year

Strategy& promotes Bilal Mikati, Ramzi Madi and Sami Zaki

Strategy& has promoted a trio of its senior advisors in the Middle East to partner level.

Clyde & Co adds depth to leading construction practice with key partner hire in Dubai

Beau is a construction and disputes expert with over 13 years' experience in the Middle East

Ahli Bank QSC announces the appointment of Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi as Chief Executive Officer

AlEfrangi held many senior positions during his years at the Bank, the last being Ahlibank's Deputy CEO Retail and Private Banking.

Lebanon team of IMF negotiators loses another key official

Lenders and central bank governor Riad Salameh presented varying numbers.

NRBC Bank removes Shahid from board

Tamal said that the board took the decision to remove Shahid as a number of government agencies including Bangladesh Bank, Anti-Corruption Commission and National Board of Revenue were scrutinising his financial dealings.

Reed Smith appoints new managing partner for Asia-Pacific region

Singapore-based Kyri Evagora replaces Denise Jong after two-and-a-half years in the job

Credit Suisse appoints new CEO for business in Israel

Credit Suisse Israel has been offering local clients services

Chrysovalantis Karageorgiou Joins SquaredFinancial as Head of Middle Office

His appointment is aligned with the company’s strategic expansion plans in the region.

GHD appoints Regional General Manager

UAE to drive strategic growth in the region

Credit Suisse Hires CEO for Saudi Commercial Banking Unit

The commercial banking permit is in addition to an investment banking license.

ADIB hires former Standard Chartered Bank Regional CFO

Mohamed possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the regional banking industry and will be able to make an immediate positive impact at ADIB.

Trowers & Hamlins promotes 10 to partnership

Promotions include individuals from Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Investment and Development, International Corporate and Banking and Finance.

Chairman of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim steps down due to illness

Hapoalim did not provide further details.

Multinational law firm appoints new leader for Banking and Finance practice in Middle East

Adding to the growing multinational Finance & Projects group, Matthew’s appointment follows that of Anthony Morton in Frankfurt, James Harris in Asia, Jim Hunwick in Sydney and Eran Chivka in Paris.

Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai with the appointment of Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt

Matthew is a banking and finance specialist, advising on all areas of structured cross border finance, including syndicated lending acquisition, development finance, asset finance, vendor finance, and structured trade and commodity finance.

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