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Northern Trust makes three key Middle East appointments

Assuming the newly created role of chief operating officer for Northern Trust across Middle East and Africa, is Mitesh Sharma.

Adnoc hires ex-HSBC banker to head new oil trading unit

Khoury was one of the HSBC bankers working on the potential initial public offering of Saudi Aramco

ASBB announces new group CEO

It is an honour to join Al Salam Bank, a successful organization that is fast establishing itself as one of the pioneering Banks in the Kingdom with strong ambitions for growth

SANNE announces senior promotion of new Managing Director, Alternative Assets - EMEA

In his new position he will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the EMEA Alternative Assets platform

Clifford Chance elects 26 new partners

The new partners are drawn from all of the firm's market-leading practices, and from across the firm's global network, including Daniel Royle and Paul Coates, based in the Middle East.

State Street appoints Head of Sales for Global Exchange for EMEA

Irons has more than 30 years of sales and relationship management experience in financial services and technology

Cantor Fitzgerald Expands into Power, Energy & Infrastructure Investment Banking

"Cantor Fitzgerald has succeeded in building one of the leading Healthcare Investment Banking businesses, and, under Kevin and Hari's leadership, it is now expanding its franchise into Power, Energy and Infrastructure," added Mr. Jain.

DB appoints chief country officer for the UAE

Jamal Al Kishi has been appointed chief country office for the United Arab Emirates and general manager of Deutsche Bank's Dubai (DIFC) branch.

HSBC Qatar appoints new head of its Commercial Banking

HSBC has been present in Qatar since 1954 and is one of the oldest banks operating in the country.

Alvarez & Marsal expands Middle East private equity and principal investments practice

Appointment of Pietro Castronovo as a Senior Director.

Zelig Associates continues international expansion with launch of Tel Aviv office and appointment of Menny Shalom as Partner

Menny brings two decades of experience as a founder and CEO for multiple Israel-based technology companies.

Northern Trust Announces Leadership Appointments in Global Family Office & Investment Practice Group

Northern Trust has announced two senior appointments in its Global Family Office & Investment Practices group across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Zurich announces leadership transition in Europe, Middle East & Africa business

Amanda Blanc (British citizen, 1967) who is joining Zurich from AXA will succeed Mr. Shaughnessy as CEO EMEA

Falcon Finance Chief to Exit

Last September, CEO Walter Berchtold as well as product and services head Arthur Vayloyan threw in the towel.

BNP Paribas announces new senior appointment in wealth management

As part of his appointment, Batin will also join BNP Paribas’ MEA Executive Committee, Wealth Management Switzerland Executive Committee and the International Markets Executive Committee.

KHCB names Chairman

The decision was taken during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Bank’s headquarters in Bahrain Financial Harbour.

Zurich EMEA CEO steps down, is replaced by AXA hire

He will continue to serve as a member of various European subsidiary boards, including the group’s main legal entity for writing non-life insurance business in Europe, Zurich Insurance.

Avaloq strengthens global leadership team

In line with its plan to accelerate growth organically and through acquisitions, Avaloq recently implemented a new governance structure and team to strengthen its operational and strategic management

Dubai's Emaar Properties appoints Hadi Badri as MD of India business

Hadi is currently the chief strategy officer of Emaar Properties and was also acting head of human resources over the past two years

SBI Life appoints Sanjeev Nautiyal as MD, CEO

Nautiyal, a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, moves to SBI Life from SBIs Ahmedabad circle where was the chief general manager.

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