05/14/2020
SZKB proposes president for election six months after predecessor resigned
The election is planned for the cantonal council’s session in June, when three new members of the bank council will also be elected.
Executive Moves
05/13/2020
Willis Towers Watson appoints Mark Calnan as Head of Investments, EMEA
Mark succeeds Ed Francis, who remains with the business and has decided after seven years in the role to resume client-facing duties as a senior investment advisor.
05/13/2020
Apex hires former Credit Suisse executive in Luxembourg
Apex Group adds sales director in Luxembourg showing an increasing focus on the country following new launches and acquisitions.
05/13/2020
Santander snaps up HSBC’s ex-private banking head
He will have managerial responsibility and oversight of the bank’s businesses in Europe.
05/13/2020
Philip Rodrigs hires head of client relations for Raynar PM
Jon Garland joins from Quaero Capital
05/13/2020
AllianzGI global equity head exits as teams merged into CHF 25bn unit
As a result of the changes Macdonald’s deputy will take over the Global High Alpha strategies as lead portfolio manager.
05/13/2020
Linklaters strengthens Frankfurt office with White & Case hire
The firm’s TMT practice enjoys a leading reputation in the German market, recognised for its advice on particularly complex and strategic mandates, requiring both detailed industry knowledge and extensive legal expertise.
05/13/2020
SVM appoints new head of sales and marketing
Giles spent six years at Cazenove Capital in a similar role.
05/13/2020
Ocorian boosts UK funds team
Melville has over 25 years of legal and structuring experience and more recently was a partner of one of the UK's leading law firms in London.
05/13/2020
Swiss fintech Numbrs retrenches 50% of employees after funding fallout
Numbrs is obligated to give dismissed employees a four-week notice period
05/12/2020
Fidante Partners strengthens distribution team with latest senior hire
Duffain is the latest senior hire made by Fidante Partners as it grows its business operations.
05/12/2020
Ex-Rabobank CIO joins wealth management group as strategic partner
Experienced investor will consult recentl-merged company on its communication strategy and contribute his private equity knowledge.
05/12/2020
Senior Appointments Strengthen Thrings' Private Client Offering
Meanwhile, Jermaine joins Thrings as an associate from Clarke Willmott.
05/12/2020
UBS seeks wealth management boost with JPMorgan hire and new Russia head
Her exceptional track record and strong networks will allow us to broaden and strengthen our GFO business in the markets she serves.
05/12/2020
Deutsche Bank made a major technology hire from UBS
Deutsche Bank has made a succession of senior technology recruits.
05/11/2020
Capco appoints Alla Gancz as UK head of digital
A champion of diversity and inclusion, Alla is a member of the Women in Business and Women in Tech networks.
05/11/2020
Head of Hong Kong regulator in running for FCA top job: reports
The new appointment, which is expected to be confirmed before the summer, will come at a crucial time for the UK financial services industry, as the economy grapples with the fallout from the covid-19 pandemic.
05/08/2020
Deutsche Bank names long-time in-house lawyer as new GC
Karen Kuder replaces Florian Drinhausen, who quit as GC in April after two years in the job
05/08/2020
Italian AI provider hires CCO amidst “challenging” time for firms
Axyon AI, based in Modena, uses deep learning to aid asset managers deliver “more efficient” investment products.
05/08/2020
Former Berenberg selection chief becomes exec at AM boutique
Experienced investor will take charge of fund selection and portfolio management at the new firm.