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Bank Bailouts: Iceland Proves You Don’t Need A Corrupt Politician Or Businessman As President

The global struggle for honest money will only heat up in the coming years when the next financial bubble bursts.

BIS appoints Monica Ellis as Secretary General

As a key member of the Bank's Executive Committee, thus contributing to the general management of the BIS, she will have overall responsibility for the provision of corporate services within the BIS.

Barclays announce appointment of new non-executive director

Francis has extensive board-level experience across a range of industries and is currently serving on the boards of Swiss Re Group and Ensco plc.

Sir John Kingman appointed L&G group chairman

The appointment process was concluded by Julia Wilson, who became Senior Independent Director at the Company’s AGM on 26 May.

Cyrus appoints new member to advisory board

Her particular focus is senior management in the global Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors.

Banking veteran Entwistle becomes is new chairman of Bonhams Scotland

He takes over from Simon Miller, who is stepping down after a long association with Bonhams.

OMGI hires Invesco bond duo

Reporting to head of fixed income Johnson

Standard Chartered hires European DCM director

Before that, he spent two years in Merrill Lynch's investment banking team in Los Angeles

UK-based challenger bank loses second CTO

Was set up in 2014 as a mobile-only bank, targeting “millions of customers” in the UK.

The Goldman Sachs partner who sent a famous memo to the bank's junior staff is leaving

The memo addressed some of the recent departures from Goldman Sachs and looked to put some of the industry's travails in perspective.

Altarius Asset Management expands team

The news follows several executive moves that Finance Magnates reported on today.

WH Ireland bolster wealth division with dedicated CEO appointment

According to Killingbeck the appointments continue the firm’s programme of change across the division.

Brown Shipley poaches HSBC director for Leeds branch

He arrives from a director and senior private bank role at HSBC PB, having spent 12 years at the bank in various positions including senior financial planner and associate director.

Seeking clean slate, Icelanders elect historian as new president

In his campaign, he advocated a constitutional clause allowing citizen-initiated referendums over parliamentary bills, saying it would help ensure the nation always had the final say in the largest issues affecting it.

Former Man Group Chief Executive Joins RWC Board

Peter Clarke, who ran Man Group for six years before being replaced by Manny Roman in 2013, will join RWC’s board as its first non-executive director in July.

EU Financial-Services Chief Resigns After U.K. Brexit Vote

Hill, who called for the U.K. to remain in the EU, said he would work in the weeks ahead to ensure an “orderly handover.”

Baker McKenzie Announces 85 Partnership Promotions

A third of the lateral hires are women.

Allianz appoints CIO to run Brunner following manager exit

We expect a seamless transition and welcome the opportunity to improve upon the already positive investment returns.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hires Chief of European Mergers

Mr. Ferrari has more than 25 years of experience in the mergers and acquisitions business, working previously at Goldman Sachs and UBS before he joined Greenhill in 2012.

Schroders restructures investment teams

Its multi-asset investments team will now be led by Johanna Kyrklund who has been promoted to global head of multi-asset investments.

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