11/03/2015
JAIZ Bank appoints Ex-Zenith Bank’s GM as acting MD
Salihu said the Board expressed gratitude to Islam for his innumerable contributions
Executive Moves
11/02/2015
Deutsche Bank poaches Goldman's Warren as head of EMEA investment bank - sources
Warren, who joined Goldman in 2005 and was named a partner in 2008
10/27/2015
Africa finance Corporation Gets New Financial Services Executive Director, Sanjeev Gupta
Following this, Mr. Sanjeev Gupta has emerged as Executive Director, Financial Services at AFC.
10/27/2015
Economist Hardien Quits South African Fund Manager Cadiz
Hardien said by phone from Cape Town that he’s still deciding what to do next.
10/26/2015
Northern Trust Asset Management Hires Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Her previous experience includes head of funds management for a large sovereign fund and head of a regional investment consulting business as well as other senior investment management roles.
10/26/2015
Northern Trust Boosts EMEA team
Her previous experience includes head of funds management for a large sovereign fund and head of a regional investment consulting business as well as other senior investment management roles.
10/22/2015
Herbert Smith recruits duo from Linklaters ally to open in South Africa
Herbert Smith Freehills is opening an office in Johannesburg which will be used as a base to reach both anglophone and francophones parts of the African continent.
10/20/2015
Cannon Asset Managers announces new CIO Dr Adrian Saville to become chief strategist.
Dr Adrian Saville to become chief strategist.
10/19/2015
Van der Merwe steps down as Sanlam boss
Mr Johan van der Merwe will remain on the Sanlam Investments board as a non-executive director
10/19/2015
Barclays Bank of Kenya appoints Philip Kinisu to its Board
He has more than 30 years of experience as a professional accountant, consultant and business leader with extensive exposure to business issues in the public and private sectors.
10/14/2015
Bank of England’s Fried to Head Billionaire Kirsh Family Office
Fried starts in November and takes over from Ron Sandler, the former CEO of Lloyd’s of London, who Kirsh said will remain working as a trustee and adviser to the family.
10/13/2015
Standard Chartered appoints Ghana CEO to Africa & Middle East
He has previously headed the Bank’s Corporate Banking business across West Africa.
10/12/2015
Kelly-Scholte joins J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Kelly-Scholte was managing director of client strategy & research EMEA at Russell Investments
10/06/2015
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés strengthens its Africa practice
A renewed focus on Africa for French law firm De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés, with a new partner hire.
10/05/2015
Zenith Capital appoints MD
In his new role, Mr. Enakele will focus on investment banking, asset management and the securities trading side of the business, as well as overseeing a world class team based in Lagos.
10/05/2015
Longe Emerges PenOp Chairman
Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has appointed Mr. Eguarekhide Longe as its new Chairman. Longe, Managing Director AIICO Pension Managers Limited took over from Mr. Misbahu Yola, the Managing Director Legacy Pension Limited, who had
10/02/2015
South Africa IFA firm appoints associate chief
Carrick Wealth specialises in retirement planning, fiduciary and estate planning, offshore and local investments
10/01/2015
Loomis Sayles Announces Promotions in London Office
Loomis Sayles Investments Limited announced today two key promotions to its team in London.
09/30/2015
New Management Structure for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa Reflects Markets Strong Growth
As head of the Sub-Region Middle East, Daniel Ph. Savary will concentrate on further extending Julius Baer’s footprint in this important growth region.
09/30/2015
Julius Baer announces new management structure for EMMEA
He will report to Rémy A. Bersier and become member of the Management Committee of the Region SEMEA.