Managers of Wealth Africa

HSBC appoints George to head EMEA markets

George replaces Niall Cameron who will become head of corporate and institutional digital, which will set digital policies for global banking and markets and commercial banking.

Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group appoints tax dispute resolution specialist

She also has extensive experience in tax due diligences, where her knowledge of accountancy and law gives her a unique advantage.

Nduli joins Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group

Nduli specialises in corporate transactions, particularly in the banking, gambling, insurance and mining industries.

Phil Mnisi quits Standard Bank

Mnisi is a people’s person and over the years has made his name popular through his economic presentations in the corporate sector and motivational talks.

Peter Temple Appointed To African Bank Board

Temple (44) holds a degree in actuarial science from the University of Cape Town

Anglo Appoints Cleaver as De Beers CEO as Mellier Steps Down

Having joined on De Beers’ board in 2008, Cleaver’s appointment resumes the company’s tradition of promoting from within.

UBA Appoints Five New Executive Directors to Group Board

The appointment of five executive directors yesterday was a visible manifestation of the group’s strategic intent, UBA added in its statement.

Diezanigate: Fidelity Bank MD, Okonkwo, returns

While he was away, Alhaji Mohammed Lawal Balarabe held forte.

Old Mutual Wealth hires new chief operating officer

Old Mutual Wealth chief executive Paul Feeney says Braudo’s management experience will be “invaluable” to the Old Mutual leadership team.

Barclays' EMNA managing director leaves bank

Rejna joined Barclays as an associate director in 2006.

Cim Global Business appointments Managing Director for Singapore as part of Asian expansion

Before joining Standard Chartered, Udit held a variety of sales and operational roles including fund administration of Private Equity and Hedge Funds in multiple jurisdictions including Singapore, Canada, USA and India.

Salamanca Group appoints new MD of Salamanca Group Trust

Gordon has extensive industry knowledge across a broad range of disciplines including South African exchange controls, tax, trusts and wills.

Fidelity Bank appoints Balarabe Acting MD

It said although Balarabe’s appointment is with immediate effect, it was subject to regulatory approval.

Change of guard at Barclays Tanzania

Abdi Mohamed has been appointed the new Managing Director of Barclays Bank Tanzania (BBT) effective April 2016.

Bank of America Taps Rizzo as Head of EMEA Investment Bank

The bank also expanded the roles of Patrick Ramsey, Jack MacDonald, the co-heads of Americas mergers, and Adrian Mee, head of international mergers.

Citi poaches Davison to head EMEA financial institutions group

The hiring comes as investment banks are trying to figure out how to keep bringing in new business as a two-year boom in mergers and acquisitions activity has shown signs of a slowdown.

Millennium Capital hires senior trader from J.P. Morgan

It’s also hired Rahul Chopra, a portfolio manager who was latterly at SAC Capital in London before its closure in October 2013.

Johnson Asiama appointed Second Deputy Governor of Bank of Ghana

He has served in various departments such as the Banking Supervision Department, the Financial Markets Department, the Research Department and the Governors Department.

African legal appointments round-up

Wong advises on a wide range of international banking and finance transactions, including debt restructuring, margin lending, structured finance, pre-IPO financing, project finance, leveraged finance and acquisition finance.

Firing Nene was a ‘blessing in disguise’ - Sanlam Private Wealth CEO

The move caught everyone unawares – including markets, which saw half a trillion rand in value wiped away, sending the rand into a tailspin.

Executive Moves