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+impact appoints Norman McComb as Sustainability Advisory Director

With more than 20 years of international experience in capital project delivery

ASB Capital appointed joint lead manager and bookrunner for Kuwait International Bank $300mln sukuk issuance

The mandate reflects ASB Capital’s growing influence in regional capital markets

Seasoned Real Estate Expert Devin Hipkin Joins Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office

In his new role, Devin will focus on providing bespoke advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering them the discretion, confidentiality, and personalised attention that define the Private Office experience.

BNP Paribas WM bolsters ME private banking team with four senior hires

The bank continues to expand its regional footprint to support the evolving needs of clients across the region.

GME announces strategic appointments of James Martin as Chief Growth Officer and Kevin O’Reilly as Head of Commodities

These strategic appointments strengthen GME’s leadership team and support the exchange’s continued growth

Klay Group appoints Srajan Gupta as Director, Multi-Family Office

In this role, Srajan Gupta will report to Achal Aroura, Head of MFO and will focus on strengthening Klay Capital’s multi-family office platform

EFG Expands South Asia Team in Singapore with Senior Hires from First Abu Dhabi Bank

Both executives are based in Singapore, with Nimkar reporting to GSA Market Group Head Ravi Ramakrishnan, and Batra reporting to Market Head Hussain Poonawalla.

Emirates Growth Fund appoints Khalifa Al Hajeri as Chief Executive Officer

This appointment marks a pivotal moment in EGF’s journey to empower the UAE’s SMEs and advance the country’s strategic economic priorities

Dentons strengthens UAE Corporate team with the appointment of Ramy Ramadan as a partner in Dubai

Ramy brings over a decade of cross-border M&A and corporate expertise from Washington DC and Dubai

FAB Private Banking names new SG head

The Abu Dhabi bank has a new Singapore-based private banking head, following the departure of its previous Asia chief.

Mirabaud appoints new Middle East CEO

The Swiss banking group is refreshing its regional leadership to expand its footprint in the Middle East and capture untapped sources of wealth.

SentinelOne appoints Ana Pinczuk as President of Product & Technology

Pinczuk is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience

Arqaam Capital announces appointment of former MEIRA Chief Executive Officer, Paolo Casamassima

In his two-year tenure at MEIRA, Paolo transformed the association into a leading force for investor relations in the Middle East

Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Advisory Group continues expansion In Middle East

The practice welcomes Managing Director Uthman Al-Basri, in Abu Dhabi

Governance first: New leadership appointments reflect Invest Bank’s commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance

These additions highlight the bank’s unwavering focus on strengthening internal systems

Knight Frank promotes Stephen Beard and Maxim Talmatchi to partner

These promotions come as part of a broader recognition in the region

Knight Frank appoints James Wrenn to lead dedicated Hotel & Leisure Capital Markets division

Wrenn brings more than 17 years of experience in real estate and hospitality investment across the Middle East, Africa and Europe

ADCB names Standard Chartered CDO Shameek Kundu as chief AI officer

Kundu most recently served as head of the AI Verify Foundation for Singapore's IMDA, where he tested real-world, live AI use cases.

Walkers Professional Services strengthens fiduciary services offering with two senior hires in the Cayman Islands and Dubai

David and Paul join WPS as the business continues to invest in its people to drive better results for clients

Former EFG senior exec joins StanChart

The former Edmond de Rothschild Middle East and North Asia CEO has now resurfaced at Standard Chartered Private Bank, based in Dubai.

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