Managers of Wealth Africa

bfinance adds to Munich team in hiring spree

The consulting firm says the appointments reflect increasing demand for manager selection advice globally.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair named chairman of DIFC Authority

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair has been appointed as the chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, according to a statement from the business park.

UDC appoints Omar Alfardan as managing director

Alfardan is the president of the Alfardan Group, which has interests in automotive, hospitality and retail business in Qatar and is one of the country’s most recognised companies.

EAB Appoints New MD for Corporate and Institutional Banking

He joins the Bank from BNP Paribas

UBS hires JP Morgan veteran for its global family office

His role is a new one for the firm and is designed to make sure billionaires get better access to corporate finance transactions including initial public offerings.

Deutsche Bank: MENA chairman Azzam steps down

Azzam was named non-executive chairman of the bank in 2010. Prior to that he was chief executive of the bank's Middle East business.

JP Morgan appoints MENA corporate banking head

Talal Al Zain Appointed Head of Pinebridge Investments Middle East and North Africa

In addition to managing PineBridge’s regional operations, Mr. Al Zain will serve on PineBridge’s Executive Committee.

UBS names MENA Investment Banking head

UBS has named it's head of its Middle East, North Africa (MENA) investment banking department, a source familiar with the matter said.

Aon Benfield’s announced New CEO for MENA

He most recently served as Regional Director Middle East & North Africa at Willis Re, and has previously worked as a Middle East treaty underwriter at reinsurer SOREMA

Barclays Wealth Makes Key Offshore Africa Appointment

He joins from UBS where he has had considerable success building and leading Banker teams in emerging markets.

JP Morgan Private Bank appoints head of investments for EMEA

He brings more than 25 years of experience at JP Morgan to his new role

Investec appoints former IMF director Lipschitz

Lipschitz will be based in Cape Town and will work closely with the fixed income and multi-asset teams to help formulate their macroeconomic and thematic views.

BNY Mellon Appoints New Chairman of Middle East & Africa

He also retains his existing role as Head of Developing Markets Client Management.

US fund firm names new EMEA CEO

He joined Russell in 1994 to set up its office in Paris, replaces Len Brennan who rejoined the firm as global president and CEO in July.

Northern Trust names new head of EMEA sales and new head of Nordics

In her new role, Burgess is responsible for managing the growth and development of Northern Trust's business activities across Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. She reports to Penelope Biggs, head of the Institutional Investor Group for EMEA, and

UBS names new COO of EMEA investment banking department

He replaces Michelle Bereaux in that role, the bank said. A UBS spokesman confirmed the appointment.

Robeco appoints new CEO for MEA and Central Asia

will be responsible for Robeco's institutional and wholesale distribution business in the Gulf

Wells Fargo appoints industry veteran to lead EMEA

He will be based in London and report to Richard Yorke, head of Wells Fargo's International Group.

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