Managers of Wealth Africa

Barclays Private Bank appoints Head of Investments for EMEA

With over 20 years’ experience in capital markets, asset and wealth management business development and portfolio construction for large asset owner

UBA bank boss departs under cloud of bad loans

Mr Mwige was the first Kenyan to head the bank when he was appointed in August 2014.

Libyan wealth fund to hire auditors in push to unfreeze assets

Libya’s economy has collapsed, and the fund could eventually be an important source of finance for the war-torn country.

Standard Bank’s Ben Kruger announces retirement

He will remain a non-executive director of the bank’s Nigerian and UK partnerships with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Morgan Stanley names new Europe head of private equity banking

Massimiliano Ruggieri, Morgan Stanley’s head of investment banking for Italy, has been promoted to run financial sponsors for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the bank confirmed.

KCB loses 861 workers in banking’s year of turmoil

KCB hired 144 new employees, or less than a fifth of the number that left, reducing the bank’s total headcount to 6,483 -- the lowest in four years.

Retired Mediclinic CEO appointed to Capitec board

The appointment will be effective from 28 November 2018.

Khaya Gobodo to succeed Dave Macready at Old Mutual Wealth and Investments

"He is the recipient of the prestigious 2018 manager of the year award at the recent Annual achievement awards of the black management forum for his contribution to the achievement of transformation and managerial leadership development in South Afri

Khaya Gobodo to head Old Mutual’s wealth and investment unit

Traditional investment houses and asset managers are under pressure to attract more black talent to executive roles

SANNE bolsters its Management Company with senior promotion

With her experience within the asset management and banking industry, Karlien’s insights will ensure that SANNE remain at the forefront in creating sustainable future-fit product solutions for our clients.

Generali appoints new Head of Business Development

John’s extensive experience in the Middle East and Asia, and familiarity with the IPMI market will be extremely valuable for us as we accelerate our growth.

Bank top manager replaced over sexual harassment claim

The bank, through its designate chairman David Ansell will Wednesday post a statement in Facebook indicating that the manager has been dismissed.

Citigroup appoints head of EMEA investment banking

Drury, who previously worked with Citi's European equity capital markets business, will start in his new role immediately, pending final regulatory approval.

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.

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