10/09/2012
QInvest Said to Cut Jobs at Brokerage, Asset Management
The cuts come as QInvest prepares to form a venture with Cairo-based EFG-Hermes in what the companies said would be the Middle East’s largest investment bank.
On the Move
10/09/2012
JP Morgan picks Nomura banker for senior Middle East job
He was most recently a managing director at Nomura's investment banking division in Dubai, where he handled public sector clients for the Japanese bank.
10/08/2012
Janus Capital appoints Head of Middle East, opens Dubai office
Prior to joining Janus, he was Head of GCC Business Development at Royal Capital in Abu Dhabi.
10/07/2012
Goldman, Morgan Stanley lose top Qatar bankers to local firms
The recruitments come as the tiny Gulf Arab state, home to sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, spends billions on overseas acquisitions and invests in Arab states to boost its political clout.
10/03/2012
Qatar Exchange appoints new CEO
He is currently the deputy chief executive of the bourse
10/03/2012
Former HSBC exec appointed as MD Coutts International, UK
joins from HSBC where he held several senior positions in the private banking division In this new role, Michael will lead Coutts’ Asia, Africa and NRI teams in London.
10/02/2012
Barclays strengthens its wealth and investment management team in the Gulf region
He held senior positions in regional and international organisations such as Kuwait Financial Centre "Markaz", National Bank of Kuwait and CIG Corporation.
10/01/2012
Adia names head of principal investments
He will be responsible for overseeing the fund’s acquisition of equity stakes in private companies, ADIA said in a statement, adding he will report to Hareb Al Darmaki, executive director of the fund’s private equities department.
09/26/2012
Job axe falls on Mideast bankers as global giants retrench
Investment banking jobs axed in Gulf, especially Dubai
09/23/2012
BNP Paribas boosts real estate team
She will be in charge to develop and coordinate international operations for future global clients and more specifically to raise funds in Asia and the Middle East.
09/20/2012
HSBC names head of EMEA credit research
HSBC Holdings said it named Lior Jassur to replace Ben Ashby as head of credit research for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
09/19/2012
Nomura Said to Cut Third of Dubai Investment Bank Jobs
Nomura is reducing four of 12 positions in Dubai
09/18/2012
Coutts Hiring Private Bankers to Boost Mideast Business
The bank and rivals are recruiting private bankers
09/18/2012
Bank Alkhair appoints new chief executive
Previously he served numerous international and regional institutions in an executive, board and advisory capacity, including Chase Manhattan Bank, Union Bank of Switzerland, Investcorp, Gulf International Bank, Ithmaar Bank and Alpine Wealth Management.
09/15/2012
PineBridge Appoints ME COO
PineBridge recently received a Category 1 investment license from the Central Bank of Bahrain and to establish its regional headquarters in Manama.
09/13/2012
Deutsche Bank Layoffs and Bonus Cuts Could Trigger Exodus
Analysts worry that the stricter rules could trigger employee exodus
09/11/2012
Barclays expands wealth management capabilities in the Gulf
He has held senior positions in global financial institutions including HSBC Private Bank, Citi Private Bank, and ANZ Grindlays.
09/11/2012
Arbuthnot Latham appoints Head of Middle East Private Banking
She has over thirty years experience in the private banking and family office sector, most recently as Head of the Mubarakia Limited Family Office
09/09/2012
Mercer appoints region leader for Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America
He oins Mercer from Chartis, the P&C insurance arm of the American International Group, Inc. (AIG), where he was most recently Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. in India.
09/09/2012
Emirates NBD names ex-Barclays man group treasurer
Prior to joining Emirates NBD he was the Regional Treasurer for Emerging Markets/Africa with Barclays Bank