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RBC Wealth Management further builds Americas desk with two hires

They both join the Americas desk, and report to Martin Heale, who was appointed Head of Americas in July 2011.

Barclays bolsters Ipswich with HSBC and Killik hires

Barclays has boosted its Ipswich office with the appointment of two from HSBC and Killik, giving the bank a 24-strong team in East Anglia.

BNP Paribas boosts real estate team

She will be in charge to develop and coordinate international operations for future global clients and more specifically to raise funds in Asia and the Middle East.

AIMA Names Ex-SEC Official as Chairman

He replaces out-going AIMA non-Executive Chairman Todd Groome following the expiry of his term. He had been in the role since the beginning of 2009.

Former SWIP distribution head joins SEI

"Kevin's appointment further strengthens our presence and success in the U.K."

UBS boosts real estate team

"His track record and experience in UK real estate and fund management makes him an excellent fit into our existing UK capabilities.”

Carmignac appoints Italy country head

He was previously co-head of sales for Eurizon Capital in Milan

Commerzbank Mulls 1,000-1,800 Retail Job Cuts

According to one person, that number has been proposed in a strategy paper that the bank's management and supervisory board discussed in meetings last week, and that is the basis for further discussions in the runup to November.

RWC Partners snaps up 12-strong Hermes investment team

The heads of each investment team will become partners at RWC.

Marathon AM taps Majedie for equities managers

Marathon was itself left with a gap after Jeremy Hosking announced he was leaving, 26 years after co-founding the London firm.

KPMG International Appoints New Head of Global Communications

He will join KPMG in December from PwC, where he served for the past five years as UK Director of Communications.

Sarasin & Partners hires GAM trio

Guy Monson, Managing Partner at Sarasin & Partners “The calibre, experience and knowledge these individuals bring to Sarasin & Partners will be invaluable.”

Trading chief exits RBC

RBC Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of the Royal Bank of Canada, has lost one of its most senior electronic trading executives, marking the latest in a string of high-level departures from that desk this year.

Carmignac hires Paris distribution head from Franklin Templeton

He spent six years at Franklin Templeton as sales manager and has over a decade of experience in the field.

Mizuho International hires ABN veteran

Mizuho has about 400 staff in its London investment banking and securities business

MCB Finance name new CFO

He has over 20 years' experience in corporate and investment banking, having worked in London and New York in a range of senior positions in Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Banking, most recently for RBS, Bank of America a

Premier hires ex-Omam sales chief Simon Wilson

Fomer head of sales and marketing at Omam to spearhead marketing at Guildford-based fund manager.

Ex-UBS exec Hulme leaves Optimus Capital

The reasons for his departure are not known

VAM expands South Africa team as local market grows

He previously worked for Russell Investments in South Africa, where he was responsible for regional sales and client service.

Catella strengthens its financing and transactions team

Catella Corporate Finance is strengthening its advisory services offering on the property financing market through the recruitment of two financing specialists, each of whom is bringing with him solid experience of the banking sector.

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