Managers of Wealth Africa

Absa announces new corporate and investment banking CEO

Russon has been a member of the Absa Group (previously Barclays Africa Group) executive committee since January 2014.

Neuberger Berman hires BlackRock’s Meijaard to advisory role

Meijaard was previously BlackRock’s executive chairman for the Benelux region, a position he had held since 2015.

AfDB appoints new Director for Integrity

New chief of staff and director of cabinet of the president and special adviser to the president on industrialisation Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka started in his role in early October.

Fidelity Bank gets non- executive director

Agbapu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, master degree in banking and finance from the University of Lagos.

AMPG Eyes at African Expansion Following Executive Appointments

The view to expand comes in line with the appointment of Mohannad Al-Shanableh to vice president of sales and investment, and Haitham Abu-Hasiera new vice president of international operations.

UBS names new head for consumer deal team in Europe

Former BAML banker takes the reins of a team that has seen several new faces in recent months

Credit Suisse Said to Hire BofA Bankers to Boost Mideast Equity

Credit Suisse is rebuilding its equity operations in Dubai after scaling back a few years ago amid a slowdown in trading.

Dfcu appoints Katamba, announces Kisaame exit

Arise Investments BV is a consortium of investors comprising of Rabobank, Norfund (NorFinance) and FMO.”

Jim Reynolds Baiden retires as MD of Fidelity Bank

Jim Baiden was the co-founder of Fidelity Bank, with responsibilities for Treasury and Wholesale Banking amongst others.

Diamond Bank chair, 3 non-executive directors resign

The bank said that it would update the market with any further developments in due course.

Andrew Kairu Appointed KCB Group Chairman

In 2004, he joined Ghana International Bank in London as the Chief Operating Officer and executive director, a position he held for over 10 years.

Four Diamond Bank Directors Quit Ahead of New Investment

Diamond Bank, one of Nigeria’s retail banking champions, had recently faced headwinds with profitability as it faced challenges with its lending to indigenous oil sector, following the collapse of oil prices.

Leading Emerging Markets Team Joins Winston, Expanding Reach in Africa and LATAM

Tom advises U.S., European, and emerging markets companies and private equity funds in connection with equity and asset acquisitions and dispositions

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.

Senior appointments at the African Development Bank

Mr. Alan Bacarese has been appointed the Director for Integrity and Anti-Corruption in the Office of the President with effect from January 1, 2019.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces co-option of new director

A native of Senegal, Mrs. Aichatou Agne Pouye is a professional with more than 30 years of experience in the private sector, public administration and international organisations.

Wema Bank appoints new managing director, DMD

The lender also announced the appointment of Moruf Oseni as its new Deputy Managing Director.

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.

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

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.

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