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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.

Distribution Chief Leaves UK Asset Manager ‎

The group is not yet looking for a replacement.

Cazenove Capital appoints Head of European Sales

He joins from GAM London Limited where as Client Director he built a strong track record in promoting a range of single manager hedge funds, global fixed income and absolute return emerging market debt strategies across the UK, Continental Europe, Austral

First State appoints global head of SRI

Oulton is also currently the vice president of the sustainable investment forum Eurosif and a director of the UK sustainable investment and finance forum UKSIF.

Sarasin & Partners adds three new partners

Guy Monson, Chief Investment Officer said: “We are delighted to announce the promotion of these three experienced colleagues.

Liechtenstein-based private bank hires Merrill's ME wealth chief

The bank has hired at least six private bankers from Swiss rival Clariden Leu for the business, the sources had said at the time.

RBC Dexia appoints head of Portfolio Solution

Reporting to Susan Pike, Global head MPS, Hirtenstein will be based in RBC Dexia's London office and work closely with MPS product managers.

UK wealth manager expands Shrewsbury team

pansion plans for the future. This is a very exciting challenge for me and I look forward to supporting the team.”

At Barclays, the Search Is On for a Chief Who Can Restore Its Reputation

“People who have the qualities necessary to run a bank as important as Barclays are not that many.”

Argonaut Capital Partners appoints Head of Distribution

He joins the firm from Hammersmith-based Neptune Investment Management, where he was Head of Strategic Partnerships

FRM research head takes CEO role at Marble Bar

The head of research at FRM has become the first senior departure from the fund of funds manager since it was acquired by Man Group in May its plans to acquire the fund of funds manager.

Bob Diamond resigns from Barclays: the full statement

Outgoing chairman Marcus Agius, who announced his resignation on Monday, will become full-time chairman and lead the search for a new chief executive.

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