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Morgan Stanley hires Dekabank's Behrens as Germany head

Behrens worked for Deutsche Bank's asset management unit before joining Dekabank in 2006.

John Spiers brings ex-Bestinvest analyst Marriott back to wealth

The firm will officially launch next year and offer a low cost discretionary service to smaller clients alongside face-to-face financial planning.

Santander names new CEO after Ana Botín ascension

The reshuffle also involves the promotion of bankers who worked with Ms Botín during her stint running Santander's operations in the UK.

FCA gets granular in wealth

One of the big problems with wealth management is the way advisers make brave promises to win client accounts, but fail to live up to expectations as relationships develop.

Wilbur Ross Elected As Vice Chairman Of Bank Of Cyprus

WL Ross & Co. LLC announced today that its Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Wilbur L. Ross, has been elected as Vice Chairman of Bank of Cyprus, serving under the bank's newly elected Chairman, Dr. Josef Ackermann, formerly CEO of Deutsche Ba

WH Ireland launches office for ex-Charles Stanley trio

The expansion follows the opening of WH Ireland’s new Isle of Man office in February and growth of the teams in Birmingham, London and Manchester.

Barclays names new area boss

A Leicestershire fleet management company has secured funding to deliver its future growth strategy.

AIMA announces new Council directors

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund industry association, has announced the appointment of two new directors to the AIMA Council, its global governing body.

Standard Chartered names senior heads in retail clients division

Both bring a wealth of professional experience in the banking industry which will help the Bank realise its aspiration to be the leading international retail bank in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Three new faces at BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas Securities Services, a leading global custodian, today announced three senior appointments in its assets and funds services team in London.

BlueBay hires chief technology officer from Man Group

Hedge fund and fixed income manager BlueBay Asset Management has hired a new partner and chief technology officer, as it continues to strengthen its senior team.

LPFA appoints chief investment officer

The London Pension Fund Authority has appointed asset management expert Chris Rule as chief investment officer.

First Names forms US Global Structured Finance Services Unit

First Names Group has formed a Global Structured Finance Services Unit in the USA, appointing Orlando Figueroa and Mark Ferraris as Managing Directors.

Skandia appoints industry leader as sales director

He is currently managing director of Glacier International, the offshore division for the Sanlam Group

Standard Life Investments Reinforces Multi-Asset Capability

Standard Life Investments has enhanced its multi-asset expertise with two appointments to the Global Strategy team.

Ex-Schroders CIO steps down from IMA board

The IMA is currently undergoing a strategic change following the appointment of Newton's chief executive Helena Morrissey as its chair.

Quindell Boss Quits

The Hampshire-based company this morning confirmed its controversial boss has resigned from the board of directors with immediate effect.

Knight Frank has strengthened its retail capability in Poland

With almost 15 years of experience in the retail property segment.

BNP Paribas shakes up investment banking division

BNP Paribas has announced a new governance for its Corporate and Institutional Banking division, previously called Corporate and Investment Banking.

Moore Stephens appoints three partners

The trio will be responsible for building contacts and raising awareness of the company’s business tax services in the UK and overseas.

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