05/22/2012
Emirates NBD names new investment banking unit chief
He replaces Suresh Kumar, who left the bank in January.
On the Move
05/21/2012
Warba Bank makes two senior strategic appointments
These strategic appointments at Warba Bank are with intent to bring experienced professionals and each of them will play key role in developing the Bank’s business in line with the Bank’s targets and strategic direction, aiming to provide the
05/21/2012
Barclays expands corporate banking offering with expansion of the Debt Finance team in the Middle East
Alex has relocated to the UAE from Barclays UK, where he has worked with Barclays for over 13 years, holding senior positions throughout his tenure in Coverage, Leveraged Finance and the Debt Finance divisions of the bank. He brings with him a wealth of t
05/17/2012
Wells Fargo appoints regional manager for MENA
He was with BNP Paribas’ Financial Institutions Group as executive director and senior banker for the Middle East.
05/15/2012
Northern Trust appoints new Middle East head
Newly created role reflects sustained regional success, positions Northern Trust for future growth
05/14/2012
New appointment at Masraf Al Rayan
Masraf Al Rayan has appointed Ahmed Swaleh Abdi Sheikh as its chief operating officer subject to Qatar Central Bank’s approval.
05/10/2012
United Arab Bank signs agreement to recruit more UAE nationals
The agreement, which is only the second of its kind with a bank, was signed by HE Tareq Sultan bin Khadem, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources, and Mr. Paul Trowbridge, Chief Executive Officer of United Arab
05/09/2012
Lombard taps rivals for Middle East expansion
Giridhar Bhatia, Arif Al Suwaidi, Pradip Gupta and Yazen Abu Gulal, have all joined the company in recent weeks and will operate from the firm’s Dubai office.
05/09/2012
ADIA Hires Emerging Market Head
He joins from the French insurer Axa's private equity arm where he was member of the executive board and chief operating officer.
05/08/2012
Northern Trust builds Global family office team with senior appointment
He will manage the expansion of Northern Trust's business with family and private investment offices in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific Region
05/08/2012
FSA investment head quits for Dubai regulator
A well-known figure at the FSA who has been praised by many in the industry for his straight-talking approach, is understood to be exiting the regulator ahead of the implementation of Retail Distribution Review at the end of 2012.
05/07/2012
Natixis Global AM appoints institutional sales director for MENA
He will be responsible for Institutional sales in MENA and CEA regions
05/03/2012
DFSA Board appoints new chief
During his tenure Paul Koster has made an important contribution to the further establishment of the DFSA as a strong and internationally respected regulator, and thus, to the development of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as a successful
05/03/2012
BofA exodus continues as top MENA banker resigns
A veteran Merrill Lynch banker, has been with the bank for 16 years and has been leading the bank's regional investment banking operations from Dubai since 2008.
05/03/2012
Swiss private bank Continues Expansion Drive in the UAE
The expansion effectively bolsters the private Swiss bank's presence from its Dubai hub and its ability to effectively and personally reach individual, family and institutional clients across the region.
04/26/2012
Emirates NBD private bank CIO to join Coutts
He previously worked at the wealth management arms of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Barclays.
04/25/2012
Axa Private Equity head moves to ADIA
He will head ADIA’s emerging markets private-equity team,
04/24/2012
New appointment at Deutsche Gulf Finance
Mr. Fahad Al Rajhi, as the Company's largest single shareholder, will remain a Board Member and play an active role in the sub committees of the Board.
04/23/2012
HSBC Qatar appoints new Head of Wealth Management
He joins the Qatar business after 5 years with the HSBC Group working in a range of fast-growing economies, including roles in Turkey and India.
04/23/2012
Manazel Real Estate appoints new CEO
Manazel Real Estate is the first private shareholding company in the Emirates which accumulates its capital through initial offering, in accordance to Shariah law.