04/24/2018
SANNE announces senior promotion of new Managing Director, Alternative Assets - EMEA
In his new position he will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the EMEA Alternative Assets platform
Executive Moves
04/24/2018
Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara names new CEO
The company has been without a chief executive since February 2017, when John Vitalo quit amid growing investor concerns over its faltering performance and sliding share price.
04/23/2018
Old Mutual bosses step back as managed separation finalised
Old Mutual Limited is the new holding company for Old Mutual Emerging Markets, a holding in Nedbank and the residual Old Mutual plc.
04/18/2018
Nedbank asks for new lead partner after KPMG executives quit
KPMG announced over the weekend, that two senior partners had resigned because of their work on VBS bank.
04/17/2018
Development Bank of Southern Africa appoints new CFO
The former CFO, Kameshni Naidoo and Rieaz Shaik, then group executive: International Financing resigned during the review of the bank’s operating model.
04/13/2018
South African Airways Names CFO to Replace Suspended Nhantsi
Head will fill the gap left by Nhantsi, who is facing a disciplinary hearing alongside ex-CEO Musa Zwane following unspecified allegations made against them.
04/12/2018
Northern Trust Announces Leadership Appointments in Global Family Office & Investment Practice Group
Belinda Aspinall has been named head of GFO for the region
04/11/2018
ENSafrica appoints new banking and finance director
He will be based in the firm’s Johannesburg offices.
04/06/2018
Zurich announces leadership transition in Europe, Middle East & Africa business
Amanda Blanc (British citizen, 1967) who is joining Zurich from AXA will succeed Mr. Shaughnessy as CEO EMEA
04/05/2018
BNP Paribas announces new senior appointment in wealth management
As part of his appointment, Batin will also join BNP Paribas’ MEA Executive Committee, Wealth Management Switzerland Executive Committee and the International Markets Executive Committee.
04/04/2018
SGG Mauritius Strengthens Business Development Team to Support African Growth Strategy
The company has an office in South Africa and is planning to further strengthen its position on the continent.
04/04/2018
Avaloq strengthens global leadership team
In line with its plan to accelerate growth organically and through acquisitions, Avaloq recently implemented a new governance structure and team to strengthen its operational and strategic management
03/29/2018
African Bank’s new chief will be first black woman to lead an SA bank
Basani has been an integral part of executing African Bank’s turnaround strategy
03/26/2018
SGG Group appoints Managing Director for its Cayman office
Lynden has over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry and specialises in the incorporation, governance and administration of hedge funds, private equity structures, capital market transactions and complex international corporate struct
03/26/2018
De Carvalho to depart from Citi
Michel de Carvalho will leave his post as vice chairman of the investment bank in EMEA
03/22/2018
Citigroup Bolsters Investment Banking Ranks With Eye on Cash-Rich Private-Equity Firms
Alexis Maskell to join with Citi’s Shawn Borisoff to oversee the bank’s EMEA alternative assets group
03/15/2018
Four-partner Baker McKenzie team follows former Johannesburg co-head to A&O
Allen & Overy expands its South African and pan-African practice with litigation and arbitration team hire in Johannesburg
03/14/2018
FBN Holdings Announce New Appointments
The statement said that the appointment of both chairmen had received regulatory approvals.
03/13/2018
Four-partner Baker McKenzie team follows former Johannesburg co-head to A&O
The move marks A&O’s first foray into disputes work in South Africa
03/09/2018
Citi Beefs Up Swiss Family Office
Schlaus is a 20-year veteran of the family office industry, most recently as Deutsche Bank's operating chief for key client partners, in Zurich.