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VP Bank CEO to leave for personal reasons ‎

Finance chief Siegbert Naescher and operating head Juerg Stuerzenegger will take over his responsibilities temporarily.

Fairbairn PB boosts private banking team

"Her enthusiasm to grasp the technical aspects of the role, coupled with her dedication to building strong relationships with her clients, makes her a very welcome addition to the team,’’ commented Cameron Walker, head of relationship man

Ingenious makes two senior hires

Ingenious Asset Management has appointed Wayne Ellis as investment director and Mark Doidge as business development manager.

Bob Diamond 'offered to resign from Barclays 14 years ago'

As a result of the scandals, the issue of whether Barclays should be split into two separate entities has again been raised.

Pioneer hires UK wholesale head

The role will see Clay build relationships between the Boston-based asset manager and UK distribution networks, multi-managers and discretionary managers.

Aspect Capital announces Client Services and Marketing appointment

Jamie's experience also includes 10 years at HSBC Alternative Investments Ltd as Head of Business Development and Distribution.

Coutts appoints Chief Operating Officer, Products, Services & Marketing

She will be based in London and will report to Ian Ewart, Managing Director, Head of Products, Services & Marketing.

Former Barclays chief Martin Taylor: 'I wish I'd sacked Bob Diamond'

Martin Taylor, who was chief executive of Barclays from 1994 to 1998, said he should have sacked Bob Diamond when he had the chance.

Bank scandals prolong pain for recruiter Michael Page

The banking sector has been particularly hit and forced to cut staff.

Three Quarters Of UK Executives Will Maintain Or Increase Current Staff Levels Over Next Six Months

Biggest demand is for finance, compliance and audit professionals

Ex-Thames River COO joins Old Mutual Wealth‎

He will report to Paul Feeney, chief executive

ANZ's Mike Smith eyed for Barclay’s top job

An unnamed source told the Wall Street Journal Barclays had hired global executive-search firm Spencer Stuart to find a replacement within three months.

Libor scandal: The vacant CEO seat at Barclays will be tough to fill

In the wake of last week's resignations, Barclays is faced with an unexpected and unprecedented management vacuum.

SocGen Structured Products Director Leaves, Citywire Say

Societe Generale SA’s director of exchange-traded products John Craven has left the French bank, Citywire reported without saying where it got the information.

Seven new hires for Deutsche’s global transaction banking

Changes in the Trust & Securities Services and Cash Management for Financial Institutions business will position the business for further growth while maintaining best-in-class client service

Ardevora marketing director quits

The firm launched its first UK-domiciled fund in the shape of the Ardevora UK income fund in April 2012.

Ashcourt Rowan appoints chief execs

The appointments are part of group chief executive Jonathan Polin’s change management programme, and what is described as an acknowledgement of the pair’s contribution in the group’s restructure.

Valletta Fund Management appoints new director

He joined Bank of Valletta Group in 1979 and is general manager of Valletta Fund Management. Formerly personal assistant to the bank chairman between 1989 and 1991, he was executive head of Wealth Management and International Clients.

Citi Private Bank expands Forex team

Joining from BNP Paribas, de Wolff will report to Attila Oezel.

Skandia’s Gary Stoker joins Axa Wealth

Mr Stoker to take up role as regional development manager for South West, responsible for sales of Elevate and Architas.

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