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Coutts appoints Editor, Products & Services Communications

He joins Coutts in September 2012 and will report to Susan Tether, Head of Corporate Communications.

Libor director leaves for Thompson Reuters

The director responsible for the management of Libor rate setting at the British Bankers' Association, has quit for a job at the data provider that plays a key role in the process.

London Hedge Fund Hires Former BofA Exec

Zander was once the global co-head of loan and distressed debt at Bank of America before leaving for London-based investment firm Haymarket Financial in 2009.

Coutts appoints Head of Active Advisory for Asia

He joins Coutts from Credit Suisse

HSBC boss quits amid money laundering scandal

David Bagley, who has been HSBC head of group compliance since 2002, stepped down before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee after its findings were published.

Former Morgan Stanley Germany chief leaves management

In late June, Notheis stepped aside following an uproar over emails he reportedly exchanged with a the former premier of the regional state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, relating to the state's purchase of shares in German utility EnBW in 2010.

Old Mutual Asset Management Appoints Head of Benelux Sales

Move strengthens OMAM's institutional global distribution strategy

Lawton to head FSA’s markets division

Mr Lawton, who has served as acting head since last September, will oversee the division as it moves from the FSA to a new Financial Conduct Authority as part of a larger regulatory shake-up planned for next year.

Top Spanish bank reinforces its retail and Latin American businesses

The proposed changes are part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen growth potential and to expand its notable position in emerging markets. High-growth markets accounted for about 72% of net attributable profit in the first quarter of 2012.

Commerzbank Plans Job Cuts In Retail Banking

Commerzbank AG's management is planning to cut jobs in retail banking, the German bank's largest division, as it is suffering the effects of low interest rates, according to a report in Tuesday's edition of Financial Times Deutschland whic

BNP Paribas' North American unit makes key appointments

Dominique Remy is appointed Head of BNP Paribas Fortis Corporate and Investment Banking, in addition to his responsibilities as Global Head of Structured Finance for BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking

Barings expands EMEA equity team

He has over 14 years’ investment experience and joins Barings from AllianceBernstein where he has been an investment manager since 1998.

Risk Consultancy Appoints new MD

With nearly 30 years’ experience in both professional services and the financial services industry, Lindsay has developed and led highly complex projects in the areas of risk-based auditing, systems and controls, and financial reporting for companie

Schroders appoints Pan European Property head

He brings over 20 years of European property investment management experience having lived in the region and worked extensively across a number of markets in Continental Europe.

Luxembourg Government Names Reinesch Central Bank Chief

Mr. Reinesch, 54, studied at the London School of Economics and is a senior administrator in the Finance Ministry of Luxembourg, as well as a Guest Professor of Economics at the University of Luxembourg.

Bank of England's Paul Tucker out of running for Governor

Tyrie's admonishment marked a low-point in a tough couple of weeks for Tucker, who has seen his status as front-runner to succeed Sir Mervyn King as Governor of the Bank of England evaporate amid the furore over Libor rigging.

Wealth manager boosts London and Manchester teams

These new hires bring the total number of investment managers to 55

AXA-owed national IFA hit by further departure

He is the latest high profile departure from Bluefin. In June Marlene Shalton, president of the Institute of Financial Planning, quit Bluefin to become managing director of financial planning practice at Guardian Wealth Management.

KPMG appoints new Global Investment Management head

He takes over from Dave Seymour who will be focusing on the opportunities within the US marketplace, after leading the global investment management practice for seven years.

Chairman of HSBC's UK bank retiresChairman of HSBC's UK bank retires

In his long career with HSBC Flockhart has been Chairman of HSBC's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and also the Chief Executive Officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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