11/12/2018
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Saudi Arabian Country Manager
The company said that Abo-Onoq’s appointment comes with growing demand for A&M’s services in the Kingdom and further aligns the firm with its Vision 2030 and Saudization efforts.
On the Move
11/07/2018
Gary Dugan appointed as CEO, Purple Asset Management (PAM)
The business will draw on his experience of running investment teams for numerous leading financial institutions to take PAM to the next level as an investment service for The Fry Group, growing the PAM business across Asia and the Middle East.
11/07/2018
Generali appoints new Head of Business Development
We are delighted with this appointment and very much look forward to welcoming John to the team at this exciting time in our expansion
11/06/2018
Citigroup appoints head of EMEA investment banking
Drury, who previously worked with Citi's European equity capital markets business, will start in his new role immediately, pending final regulatory approval.
11/06/2018
Neuberger Berman hires BlackRock’s Meijaard to advisory role
Meijaard was previously BlackRock’s executive chairman for the Benelux region, a position he had held since 2015.
11/06/2018
Qatar shuffles cabinet, names new heads of wealth fund, state gas giant
Observers say shake-up does not signal change in policy or power shift in government
11/05/2018
Qatar shuffles cabinet, names new heads of wealth fund, state gas giant
They accuse Qatar of backing terrorism and cosying up to Iran.
11/02/2018
Deloitte Middle East adds Jason Riche to head up tax technology function
He now joins Deloitte Middle East as a partner and head of the Big Four firm’s local Tax Technology function, to be based out its DIFC-located office in Dubai.
11/01/2018
Al Sudairy named CEO of NBK Wealth Management
The company is now licensed to offer investment funds management, discretionary portfolios management, deal arranging, advisory services, and custody arrangements.
11/01/2018
SEI appoints Ian Love as Head of Institutional Group EMEA and Asia
With over 15 years of tenure in SEI’s Institutional Group, Love has been at the forefront of driving SEI’s growth in fiduciary management and DC Master Trust.
11/01/2018
Cambridge Associates Appoints Global Head of Private Client Practice
Pang to Lead Expanding Business Unit Helping Families of Institutional Scale; Joins from JP Morgan Private Bank
10/31/2018
UBS names new head for consumer deal team in Europe
Former BAML banker takes the reins of a team that has seen several new faces in recent months
10/31/2018
Credit Suisse Said to Hire BofA Bankers to Boost Mideast Equity
Credit Suisse is rebuilding its equity operations in Dubai after scaling back a few years ago amid a slowdown in trading.
10/23/2018
Former CEO of Banque Saudi Fransi leaves Saudi after travel ban ends
Couvegnes was dismissed by BSF in November in coordination with the central bank
10/23/2018
BNP is rebuilding its emerging markets team amidst redundancies
Baykal's arrival at BNP comes after a difficult year for emerging markets desks and various exits from BNP.
10/22/2018
Gulf International Bank announces new Board of Directors
At its first meeting held on October 21st, 2018, the Board appointed Mr. Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Zamil as Vice Chairman.
10/21/2018
Aberdeen Standard Investments strengthens Middle East office by hiring Edris Alrafi
Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Edris Alrafi as Head of the Middle East and Africa
10/17/2018
Wells Fargo Asset Management Announces Key Hires for its International Distribution Team
The additions highlight WFAM’s strategic plans for its international business, where it sees tremendous opportunities to grow and enhance its service to clients.
10/16/2018
J.P. Morgan names senior expert to join the Middle East and North Africa wealth management team
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr. Jossa and will report to Tara Smyth, Head of the Private Bank for the Middle East and North Africa market
10/15/2018
Pierre Mariani joins AlixPartners as Managing Director out of Dubai
Our financial services practice continues to grow and in this volatile, global industry Pierre’s depth of knowledge and extensive hands-on experience will be of great benefit to our clients as we help them navigate their most complex challenges.