10/23/2018
BNP is rebuilding its emerging markets team amidst redundancies
Baykal's arrival at BNP comes after a difficult year for emerging markets desks and various exits from BNP.
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10/22/2018
Gulf International Bank announces new Board of Directors
At its first meeting held on October 21st, 2018, the Board appointed Mr. Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Zamil as Vice Chairman.
10/21/2018
Aberdeen Standard Investments strengthens Middle East office by hiring Edris Alrafi
Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Edris Alrafi as Head of the Middle East and Africa
10/17/2018
Wells Fargo Asset Management Announces Key Hires for its International Distribution Team
The additions highlight WFAM’s strategic plans for its international business, where it sees tremendous opportunities to grow and enhance its service to clients.
10/16/2018
J.P. Morgan names senior expert to join the Middle East and North Africa wealth management team
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr. Jossa and will report to Tara Smyth, Head of the Private Bank for the Middle East and North Africa market
10/15/2018
Pierre Mariani joins AlixPartners as Managing Director out of Dubai
Our financial services practice continues to grow and in this volatile, global industry Pierre’s depth of knowledge and extensive hands-on experience will be of great benefit to our clients as we help them navigate their most complex challenges.
10/15/2018
The head of EMEA equity sales quietly left Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Sindelbar's disappearance follows suggestions that Bank of America recently made a small number of redundancies in Europe.
10/15/2018
J P Morgan appoints senior expert to Mena team
An 11-year Goldman Sachs employee, Mr. Jossa also held senior roles in legal and compliance and was a member of the Mena-region Executive Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia.
10/11/2018
ICD appoints new CEO
Mr. Ayman has demonstrated throughout his career the ability to work successfully in different environments, designing and leading strategies which resulted in impressive value creation.
10/10/2018
Willis names head of Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East-Africa
She then led the teams involved in the acquisition and integration of major French broker Gras Savoye, before becoming chief of staff for the international region of Willis Towers Watson.
10/09/2018
Berkeley Assets boosts Mideast capital raising team
A second team focusing on the Far East is due to follow in 2019, said a statement from the company.
10/09/2018
ABK appoints Al-Mutawa as GM of Wealth & Private Banking division
In a career spanning over 28 years at Gulf Bank, he has a proven track record of managing several landmark transactions and key client relationships within the banking sector.
10/09/2018
Natixis Investment Managers appoints Suhail Albaz as Regional Head of Middle East, Africa and Central Asia-TradeArabia News Service
Suhail will be based in Dubai and will report to Oliver Bilal, Head of International Sales and Marketing.
10/08/2018
Woman appointed to run Saudi Arabian bank for first time in country's history
Lubna Al Olayan will lead a new lender after the merger between Alawwal Bank and Saudi British Bank
10/08/2018
Bank Sohar appoints chief retail banking officer
The appointment of Khalil Al Hedaifi falls in-line with the bank’s hiring strategy
10/08/2018
Northern Trust Asset Management Hires Chief Investment Strategist for EMEA and APAC
Sturkenboom most recently spent six years at Russell Investments as a senior investment strategist first based in London and then in New York.
10/07/2018
Credit Suisse to Rehire Badr to Head Push Into Saudi Stocks
Renaissance confirmed that Badr is leaving the company, without giving details. Badr and Credit Suisse declined to comment.
10/04/2018
BAML hires Goldman analyst for senior industrials role
Investment banks have generated revenues of almost $2bn from industrials M&A in Europe this year
10/03/2018
$320bn Qatari state fund poaches City banker for M&A role
Ken McLaren will join the Qatar Investment Authority, an investor in Barclays and J Sainsbury, this year, Sky News understands.
10/03/2018
Bank Nizwa Empowers Omani Talent With Key Senior Team Appointments
Bank Nizwa has achieved over 90% Omanization rate, which is in itself a huge achievement given the Islamic finance sector is still in its infancy.