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BNP Paribas makes collateral services appointment

The bank’s clients in Europe and the Asia Pacific will also be able to access the service in North America once the launch is complete.

Ex-Citadel executive Cassina joins Saxo

Matteo's appointment is an important step in Saxo Bank's strategy to continue its rapid growth within the institutional space

SocGen Private Banking Hambros hires JP Morgan man

He joins as a senior portfolio manager from JP Morgan Private Bank where he worked for eight years,

Former Morgan Stanley wealth management head joins RiverPeak

He was head of private wealth management for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Morgan Stanley between 2002 and 2005.

Shorts boosts Private Client team

The momentum generated following the opening of prestigious new offices in 2012, resulted in a continued programme of recruitment throughout 2013.

UBS names new head of Utilities for EMEA

Swiss bank UBS has appointed former Nomura banker Jean-Philippe Favre as head of utilities for Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Raymond James Private Client Group CEO to Retire

His decision to retire will bring to a close a remarkable career of over 25 years of service to Raymond James and the financial services industry.

Association of Real Estate Funds appoints David Wise as chairman

Kames Capital’s David Wise is the new chairman of the Association of Real Estate Funds.

Charles Stanley boosts London team with quadruple hire

Charles Stanley has boosted its headcount in London with a quadruple hire that includes Adam & Company duo Peter Gossage and Michael Gifford.

Ex-Nevsky partner joins emerging markets boutique

Asian equity specialist Mike Sell has joined Alquity Investment Management from F&C.

KPMG International appoints global insurance tax lead

KPMG International has appointed Brian Daly as global insurance tax lead. He also sits on the company’s Global Financial Services leadership team and is a partner with KPMG in Ireland.

Sesame Bankhall Group chief George Higginson leaves in shake-up

It is understood the departure of Higginson will not change this strategy with more details unveiled at the group’s conference later this month.

Nomura appoints Global Head of Execution Services and Equity Trading

The global Execution Services business comprises Equity Execution Services including Instinet, Prime Services, Electronic Trading, Futures and Options and OTC Clearing.

Commerzbank appoints country manager for its corporate client business in the UK

He succeeds Marc Starzmann, who held the post for nearly three years.

CAIA appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Board fully endorses his appointment as CEO and is confident he will ensure that the CAIA Association continues to be the global leader in alternative investment education.

Ex-SAC London Team Joins Carmignac

The group had worked at SAC since 2009, leaving when the hedge fund shut its London office at the end of last year.

Dalton hires ex-GLG manager for Charlton's European equity team

He joins from Millennium

Standard Life goes double Dutch

Standard Life Investments, the global asset manager, today announced it has appointed a second investment director for the Netherlands, to be based in the country.

Standard Chartered finance director stands down in bank revamp

Richard Meddings is standing down as part of a wider reorganisation at the Asian-focused bank following what he admitted had been a "challenging year"

Allfunds poaches L&G’s platforms and policy director for UK push

He will work alongside other recent appointments Stephen Mohan, head of UK & Ireland

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