05/21/2013
BlackRock creates Middle East and Africa head role
BlackRock has appointed Andrew MacKenzie as head of iShares Middle East and Africa
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05/19/2013
Schafer named CEO of DIFC Properties
He brings approximately 30 years of experience in the commercial property sector
05/18/2013
Barclays Names Head of Wealth Management in Abu Dhabi
He was previously at Deutsche Bank AG, Citibank, Standard Chartered and BNP Paribas
05/17/2013
Ex-DIFC chief launches Dubai crowdfunding firm
The platform is open to both serious and part-time investors
05/14/2013
Deutsche wealth executive joins giant sovereign fund
He replaces Chris Koski who left the fund last year
05/14/2013
PineBridge Investments Middle East appoints new CIO
He will lead PineBridge's MENA private equity and real estate team covering the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
05/13/2013
NBAD appoints Regional Manager in Kuwait
NBAD-Kuwait, launched in 2006, offers specialized services for high net worth individuals; it serves prime Kuwaiti corporations and multinationals, and facilitates UAE interest in Kuwait and vice versa.
05/12/2013
Deutsche Bank appoints new General Manager for its Saudi Arabia branch
As General Manager of Deutsche Bank’s branch in the Kingdom, Al Ashaikh has oversight over all SAMA regulated activities.
05/12/2013
Friends Provident appoints key accounts director MEA
He brings with him a wealth of experience of the international financial services market place
05/07/2013
Arbuthnot appoints MD of of International Private Banking in Dubai
New managing director of International Private Banking in Dubai
05/07/2013
JPMorgan’s Saudi Chief Leaves For Central Bank Job
Abdulaziz Al Helaissi is rumoured to become the new deputy central bank governor.
05/01/2013
Standard Chartered appoints new wholesale banking head
He has been instrumental in building the bank's MENA DCM franchise which has positioned Standard Chartered as a market leader.
04/30/2013
Barclays expands wealth and investment management team
He joins Barclays from Bank Julius Baer where he was an Executive Director for the Middle East region.
04/29/2013
Jason Barrass joins Barclays as Head of Africa Trade
Trade and working capital is an important driver for the corporate banking strategy
04/23/2013
DFSA announces appointment of board member
Charles Flint QC succeeds him as a Member of the Board and Chairman of the Legislative Committee
04/22/2013
Neuberger Berman appoints Vice President of MENA Distribution
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04/21/2013
Warba Bank promotes new Investment Department Manager
Al Muzaiel brings to Warba Bank over 16 years of experience in investment and banking sectors in both local and global markets
04/20/2013
Emirates NBD CEO quits
He will continue in his position until the end of the year in a bid to help the bank locate his successor.
04/16/2013
Arab Banking Corporation names new President and Chief Executive
ABC deploys its assessments and plans towards permanent succession.
04/16/2013
KPMG Qatar managing partner appointed to parent board
KPMG in Qatar expects to double the size of its practice in the next few years and is leveraging the full strength of the KPMG network to support its local team and clients.