04/16/2014
RBS rates trading co-head takes time off
The co-head of rates trading for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific at Royal Bank of Scotland is to take a sabbatical, amid a difficult time for the UK bank.
Executive Moves
04/11/2014
Africa-focused fund manager appoints new MD
He will be responsible for fundraising and investors’ management.
04/11/2014
FTI Consulting expands EMEA operational transformation practice
These professionals add to the continued growth of the Company's Operational Transformation practice within the firm's Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment in Europe, Middle East and Africa
04/10/2014
Independent private client wealth manager boosts leadership team
He has 25 years of international experience advising clients on all aspects of their financial affairs.
04/09/2014
Backstop Names New Director To Lead London Team
He will manage Backstop’s London office, leading and implementing cohesive marketing and sales efforts across EMEA, as well as building out the Backstop team in London.
04/07/2014
With Amangbo’s Appointment, Zenith Bank Solidifies Succession Process
As a result of a chain of developments that took place in a quick succession over the past two weeks, Zenith Bank Plc has remained a big issue in the media within the period.
04/04/2014
Old Mutual Executive Joins Hollard Team
Old Mutual has announced that iWYZE chief executive Willem Smith has resigned.
04/03/2014
Old Mutual veteran in Africa to retire
The ruling party is widely expected to win elections scheduled for this year and its candidate, Hage Geingob, is tipped to become Namibia’s third president.
03/31/2014
Expectations High As Nigeria Annouces New Central Bank Governor
Nigeria’s Senate yesterday approved the appointment of Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
03/31/2014
Citigroup names new corporate banking head
Citigroup has handed a 23-year veteran of the bank the role of head of corporate banking in Europe, the Middle East and Africa – his second promotion in less than a year.
03/28/2014
HSBC Appoints New Head Of MENA Retail And Wealth Management
Khalid Elgibaly, formerly the chief executive of Standard Chartered in Pakistan, will take on the role
03/28/2014
Namibia: Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Transferred to Standard Bank SA
The Head of Corporate and Investment Banking in Namibia, has been transferred within the Standard Bank Group and will move to the Investment Banking Department at Standard Bank South Africa in Johannesburg, as from 1 April 2014.
03/28/2014
AllianceBernstein appoints product development manager for EMEA
He was formerly global head of alternative fund distribution at UBS
03/27/2014
ACE Software Solutions names MEA head
He joins ACE from IBM and will hold the position of Head of Sales for the Middle East and Africa in ACE’s new Dubai office.
03/27/2014
Former Standard Charted exec named new HSBC wealth management head for MENA
He had taken up the Pakistan CEO position at Standard Chartered just last month
03/20/2014
Barclays Africa appoints SA corporate and investment banking CEO
He was previously the CEO of Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa.
03/19/2014
Dubai Diamond Exchange boosts Board of Directors
The Dubai Diamond Exchange, a DMCC platform, has further expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Hon. Isak Katali, Minister of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia.
03/19/2014
JPMorgan Names new Head of MENA Corporate Banking
The contents of the document were confirmed by a bank spokeswoman.
03/13/2014
Tanoh Removed as ETI Appoints New Group CEO
After several months of boardroom tussle at the Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Mr. Thierry Tanoh will from today step down from his position.
03/12/2014
Ecobank board removes CEO following months of turmoil
The board of Ecobank removed its chief executive, Thierry Tanoh, on Tuesday following months of turmoil at one of the biggest financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa.