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Investcorp hires global head of institutions

Investcorp, which focuses on private equity, real estate, credit management and absolute return investments, has $37.6 billion in assets under management.

UBS Poaches Middle East Team From Rival

The region is both a boon for private banks as well as – reportedly – a source of huge staffing tension.

Columbia Threadneedle expands leadership team following BMO EMEA acquisition

Adds trio to executive team

UBS Hires Team of Middle East Private Bankers From Credit Suisse

“Credit Suisse is fully committed to the Middle East region and will continue to invest.”

EBRD appoints new Head of Lebanon

Mr Dinguizli said: “I’m honoured to take this responsibility and to continue the work that has been done in Lebanon, supporting the private sector and helping the economy in these challenging times.”

Amr Tharwat appointed new MD and CEO of Bank ABC Egypt

The announcement follows the Board of Bank ABC Egypt's approval of the appointment

Bank ABC names new managing director for Egypt unit

Amr Tharwat is expected to begin his tenure on September 26

South Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia brace for economic strategy shake-up

South Africa has welcomed a new finance minister at a crucial time for the country's economy

Bank ABC appoints new MD and CEO of Egypt franchise

He was most recently the MD, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Head of Corporate Banking MENAT for HSBC out of Dubai.

Johannes Distler named Chief Strategy Officer of Aramex

He also gained in-depth expertise in the maritime sector, having worked on a large number of projects for global and regional shipping companies, port/terminal operators and shipyards.

TigerRisk taps Lloyd’s talent to grow international reinsurance P&C practice

The move is part of TigerRisk’s strategy of growing its London international P&C practice, which services major global insurers and reinsurers in Europe