03/29/2015
S/Africa names new reserve bank deputy governor
The Deputy Governor holds a BSc degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
Executive Moves
03/27/2015
Nedbank announces new CEO
COO of Nedbank Wealth takes over as managing executive of Nedbank Wealth
03/26/2015
Kenyan Trust Company appoints new Managing Director from Jersey
He was born in Jersey and spent his career on the island, brings with him over 30 years of experience in the fiduciary and wealth management industry
03/26/2015
Northern Trust appoints hedge funds EMEA head
Based in London, Burnett will lead Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services in EMEA, reporting to Peter Sanchez, global head of Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services.
03/24/2015
Moses Singo chosen for Mizuho Africa
He is responsible for all trade products, including Mizuho’s ECA business in Sub Saharan Africa, and its relationships with multilaterals such as MIGA.
03/23/2015
What the African Development Bank's First Woman President Would Do If Elected
Should she be elected on 28 May, during the bank’s annual meeting, Duarte would be the first woman to lead the institution.
03/23/2015
Deutsche Bank names head of South Africa investment banking
He has advised on many South African deals including the 68.2 billion rand
03/23/2015
BofA names head of South Africa investment banking
A spokesperson for Bank of America Merrill Lynch confirmed the contents of the memo
03/23/2015
South Africa's ADvTECH CEO resigns after disagreement with board
Thompson said Maasdorp was not pushed but declined to give further details, saying the terms of Maasdorp departure were confidential.
03/17/2015
Ecobank eyes new CEO and Nedbank tie-up
The other development at Ecobank is that it is considering bringing together its corporate and investment banking team in Johannesburg
03/11/2015
AngloGold Ashanti Appoints New 30-year-old Operations Chief
JSE-listed gold miner, AngloGold Ashanti, on Tuesday said it had appointed Chris Sheppard as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) for its South African operations
03/10/2015
Mizuho hires Lahnstein to run EMEA high-yield primary
Mizuho Bank has hired Benjamin Lahnstein as head of high-yield EMEA syndications.
03/10/2015
Madavo lands AfDB top post
ZIMBABWEAN Calisto Madavo has been appointed as an advisor to the African Development Bank high-level panel to deal with the continent’s fragile states.
03/10/2015
Ivory Coast-born Thiam named new Credit Suisse chief, becomes first black CEO of European bank
Credit Suisse shares gained 7% on the appointment.
03/09/2015
Investment banking head is leading candidate to lead FirstRand
There are other names on a shortlist, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the matter was confidential.
03/09/2015
Baring appoints head of EMEA wholesale business
He replaces Oliver Morath, who resigned from Baring to pursue another opportunity in the industry.
03/08/2015
JLT extends Credit, Political & Security Risks team in MEA
JLT Specialty and JLT Middle East and Africa have announced the creation of a new regional Credit, Political and Security (CPS) Risk hub in the UAE. Harry Doyne-Ditmas, will relocate to Dubai as Leader of the new initiative with responsibility for driving
03/06/2015
FirstRand appoints new chief executive
Nxasana's time as CEO was characterised by a 23 per cent compound annual growth rate
03/04/2015
African bank set to appoint new chief executive by end of March
The administrators of the failed South African lender African Bank Investments said on Tuesday they were in talks to appoint a new chief executive by the end of the month.
03/03/2015
Former Absa exec appointed chairman designate of African Bank
Loan levels lower than they need to be.