Managers of Wealth Africa

VAM hires ex-Barclays Wealth marketing head for wealth push

Based in Mauritius, Kevan has been hired as part of VAM’s expansion plans into the wealth management industry, travelling to UK on a regular basis.

Why Sanlam created a position for Hubert Brody

The group obviously takes its emerging market expansion plans very seriously.

Standard Chartered names senior heads in retail clients division

Both bring a wealth of professional experience in the banking industry which will help the Bank realise its aspiration to be the leading international retail bank in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

South Africa: Cadiz gets new blood

Blackstar heavy-weights join board.

Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank Appoints ZAMCO Board

The decision to establish ZAMCO was a crucial one necessitated by the systemic risks faced by the Zimbabwean banking sector due to high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs).

Sanlam Appoints Former Imperial CEO As Group Strategy Head

Sanlam Group has announced the appointment of former Imperial CEO, Hubert Brody as its chief executive of group strategy and projects.

HSBC’s prime brokerage chief has left the bank

Matthew Kiraly will continue to handle HSBC’s Asia Pacific prime brokerage effort, and Paul Busby its Americas business

BNY Mellon announces new leadership team in Middle East & Africa

He has been appointed senior executive officer, Dubai branch

Boom-time dealmaker returns to JP Morgan

He will be based in London and will report jointly to Carlos Hernandez and Jeff Urwin, co-heads of global banking.

JPMorgan rehires former M&A head

His stint at the Africa fund proved short, with Mr Skattum jumping ship back to JPMorgan within months, according to an internal memo sent by Daniel Pinto, head of corporate and investment banking and seen by fastFT.

Standard Bank Prepares Specialized Unit To Manage Growing Chinese Investments In Africa

The Asian giant surpassed the United States in 2009 as the continent’s biggest investor with $210 billion committed in 2013.

HSBC's Middle East banking head leaves lender

Previously been the bank's head of project finance in MENA

Nikko AM makes three senior hires

Nikko AM has bulked up its investment capabilities with a number of key hires this year

Nedbank appoints new corporate property finance head

Robin obtained his B Com (cum laude) at the University of Natal in 1978

Annelie Cloete Appointed to Service Chinese

Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Annelie Cloete as Client Coverage Manager for Chinese clientele within its Corporate and Investment Banking Department.

Moghalu Exits Central Bank of Nigeria

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has announced that he was leaving the bank for higher endeavours after completion of a five year term.

Truworths Appoints new CEO

Truworths International Ltd. named Jean-Christophe Garbino of Kiabi Europe SAS as chief executive officer as the South African retailer’s shares fell the most in six years amid a weak trading and credit environment.

Sanlam Private Investments’ head of managed funds jumps ship to UK private bank

He had spent 14 years at Sanlam UK, which was previously known as Principal Invesment Management before being taken over and rebranded by South African firm Sanlam.

Nedbank Corporate Property Finance appoints new head

Prior to his appointment he was head of risk, a position he has occupied since 2003.

Byarugaba bounces back as NSSF boss

Richard Byarugaba has been re-appointed National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director.

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