12/18/2015
UBS appoints EMEA financial sponsors head
A 22-year veteran of JPMorgan
Executive Moves
12/17/2015
Standard Chartered names new head for global private banking
As a result of this change, Michael Benz’s role as Global Head, Private Banking, falls away and he will leave the Bank. His last working day will be 18 December. “We thank Michael for his contribution to growing our Private Banking business ov
12/17/2015
Nomura confirms appointment of Jim Leng as Non-Executive Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa
He brings unique insights and expertise from his hugely successful and diverse business career.
12/15/2015
Africa: Donald Kaberuka Now Adviser at TPG/Satya Partnership
Dr Kaberuka's roles will include providing counsel and insight on investment opportunities on the continent.
12/15/2015
Relief after Gordhan’s appointment, but…
Damage won’t be undone overnight, business sector says.
12/09/2015
Nigeria’s Diamond Bank appoints Damian Dolland as Non-Executive Director
He previously held a position as Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking: Sub-Saharan Africa, J.P. Morgan between 2010 and 2012.
12/07/2015
Absa appoints Mkhize as KZN leader
Faisal has a 19-year banking career, having served as a Regional Executive for Private Banking in Gauteng North, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and, most recently, North West.
11/27/2015
Ex-UBS Executive Swaps Banking for African Potash Exploration
This may boost their prospects for development in a $20 billion global market beset by oversupply.
11/25/2015
Deutsche Bank appoints EMEA M&A co-heads
They will also keep their current roles of M&A heads for Germany and the UK, respectively, spokesman Axel Luedeke confirmed in an email.
11/25/2015
IMF investment chief to head up Nigerian SME fund
Prior to joining the IMF, Steinberg was chief investment officer of Wellcome Trust
11/24/2015
Cim Global Business appoints new Head of Trust
She has a wealth of trust experience gained locally, and internationally in Singapore, Jersey, Isle of Man and Switzerland.
11/24/2015
Old Mutual's chief executive named on Nedbank's non-exec board
The Nedbank Group Board will benefit greatly from Bruce's experience as a chief executive of a public company and from his extensive experience and understanding of the South African and wider African financial services industry.
11/24/2015
Old Mutual Int’l hires former L&G director for growth plans
Blanchford will also help the business build its footprint in its core international markets
11/23/2015
Deutsche Bank appoints Head of Commodity Trade Finance EMEA
He has enjoyed a long career with Deutsche Bank and for the past 14 years has worked in commodity finance.
11/23/2015
Sasfin CEO’s son gets expanded director’s role
Michael Sassoon’s appointment to the role of executive director formed part of the bank’s plan to give him further exposure to the group
11/20/2015
Investec makes leadership changes looking to future
New heads of Specialist Bank and CEO of Investec Bank Limited appointed.
11/19/2015
Aku, Ecobank Nigeria’s CEO, Resigns
By the bank’s internal policy, Aku, having concluded his five-year tenure as managing director, will step down from his current role.
11/16/2015
Standard Chartered's Gulabani Leaving in Management Overhaul
Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters, 54, is eliminating 15,000 jobs to help save $2.9 billion by 2018
11/15/2015
IMF Investment Head Quits to Join Nigerian Asset Fund
Before his move to the United States, Mr Steinberg ran investments for the Wellcome Trust and BP’s pension plan.
11/13/2015
Deutsche Bank appoints Head of Corporate & Investment Banking Europe, Middle East and Africa
The corporate and transaction banking operations have been brought together in a Corporate & Investment Banking unit to be overseen by current investment bank co-head Jeff Urwin.