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Investment banks eye Europe job cuts

Bank executives, headhunters and analysts say that the cuts are shaping up as the deepest since the start of the financial crisis after a disappointing summer dashed hopes of a business revival.

S&P Capital IQ Adds Equity Veterans in New York and London

S&P Capital IQ has announced the hiring of a Director of Research Operations in London, two equity analysts in London and two equity analysts in New York.

Former Rothschild head of M&A Financial Institutions Europe joins Intesa Sanpaolo

Intesa Sanpaolo has announced that three new professionals with significant international experience are to join the staff of Enrico Cucchiani, Managing Director and CEO.

Leading alternative investment manager hires ex-Pimco bond chief

Big-name hedge fund firms including Man and Brevan Howard believe that bond trading is attractive at present, despite the ultra-low or negative yields on offer in some developed markets.

PFS appoints new president

“With the RDR threshold fast approaching our role of helping members develop and maintain their professional qualifications and standards is more important than ever before and we at the PFS are fortunate to have such experienced and knowledgeable i

SVM co-founder quits – funds placed under review

McLean is to take over management of the global trust with no official decision on the emerging trust at this stage.

AIMA names head of asset management regulation

The Alternative Investment Management Association has appointed Jennifer Wood as its head of asset management regulation.

Nomura axe hovers over European M&A unit

This week prominent dealmaker William Vereker stepped down as Nomura's joint head of investment banking.

Newedge Strengthens Alternative Investment Solutions

Newedge, a global leader in multi-asset brokerage and clearing, announced today the following appointments in its Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) group, a part of Newedge’s Prime Clearing Services.

Van Griethuysen Leaves NYSE After 33 Years in Business

NYSE Euronext’s Alan van Griethuysen, business head of the Benelux region and Asia, has left the exchange after 33 years amid a review of operations.

Nomura axe hovers over European M&A unit - sources

The investment bank is set to detail its new $1 billion (628 million pounds) cost cutting plan on Thursday, with Europe set to be hit hard by the second major restructuring of its overseas operations, which were largely acquired from Lehman Brothers after

Ignis adds yet more recruits to client relationship teams

At Ignis he will have responsibility for managing key institutional accounts and developing the company’s institutional business in the UK.

Duet Hires Macquarie’s Dali to Start Emerging Markets Hedge Fund

Jack Janasiewicz, who is also joining Duet from Macquarie Investment, will serve as chief strategist of the fund, while Brian Hassett will be head of operations.

Darwin hires three in expansion push

Former M&G head of equities David Jane has made three appointments to Darwin Investment Managers to boost its distribution and investment management capabilities.

Lansdown to step down from Hargreaves Lansdown

Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown, has announced he is to step down from the board of the business.

Cordea Savills appoints Chief Investment Officer

Senior appointment reflects Cordea Savills’ ambitions for business growth

Signia Wealth hires former UBS Private Equity Director

She was Executive Director in Global Wealth Management Private Equity at UBS

Barclays names European retail banking boss

"Whilst we expect the difficult economic climate in Europe to remain for some time, under Curt's leadership we will continue to manage costs tightly and remain focused on our customers," Jenkins said.

Barclays strengthens Funds and Asset Managers team

He previously held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan

Swiss private bank appoints new head of private banking for French-speaking Switzerland

This expansion is part of the Group's unchanged growth strategy and sets a clear signal for its home market of Switzerland.

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