10/14/2012

UniCredit hires ex-BofA Merrill banker for senior role

UniCredit (CRDI.MI), Italy's biggest bank by assets, said it has hired Waleed El-Amir, previously the Middle East and North Africa investment banking head for Bank of America (BAC.N), to head its funding and investment portfolio business globally.

10/14/2012

Former BlackRock exec joins Schroders

He is “well known as an early thought leader” in the area of risk premium-based investing, Nicolaas Marais, London-based head of multiasset investments and portfolio solutions at Schroders, said in a news release.

10/14/2012

Ex-RBS banker joins Harrods

Harrods Bank, established in 1893 as part of the Knightsbridge store, was acquired by Qatar Holding, part of the Qatari sovereign wealth network, when it bought the upmarket brand in 2010.

10/11/2012

HedgeStart strengthens private client tax practice

“Laurence has a wealth of current knowledge concerning HMRC practice and policy, helping clients to anticipate the type of questions the HMRC will be asking, not just now but also in four or five years' time. This very much fits with our ethos

10/10/2012

Apcims chairman steps down

He praised the body’s staff, including its chief executive Tim May, deputy chief executive John Barrass, director of regulation Ian Cornwall and director of operations Andy Thompson for their work during his tenure.