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Investors fear rushed decision over Barclays top roles

The bank has started sounding out larger shareholders, who have urged it to look for external candidates to fill the two top jobs at the bank.

Barclays to approach FSA over deputy chairman taking charge

Barclays is set to approach the Financial Services Authority to get clearance to appoint Michael Rake as its new chairman, according to reports.

BNP Paribas head of rates strategy said to leave bank

Julia Boyce, a spokeswoman for BNP in Paris, didn’t immediately return calls seeking comment.

Jupiter's fixed income head to leave

Jupiter said it had appointed Miles Geldard, who joined the firm in 2010, as head of the combined team now managing around 2 billion pounds ($3.1 billion), the funds house said in a statement.

Private Banking Group to open new branch in Austria

Tailor-made, long-term investment advisory for high-net-worth individuals in the heart of Austria

VP Bank CEO to leave for personal reasons ‎

Finance chief Siegbert Naescher and operating head Juerg Stuerzenegger will take over his responsibilities temporarily.

Fairbairn PB boosts private banking team

"Her enthusiasm to grasp the technical aspects of the role, coupled with her dedication to building strong relationships with her clients, makes her a very welcome addition to the team,’’ commented Cameron Walker, head of relationship man

Ingenious makes two senior hires

Ingenious Asset Management has appointed Wayne Ellis as investment director and Mark Doidge as business development manager.

Bob Diamond 'offered to resign from Barclays 14 years ago'

As a result of the scandals, the issue of whether Barclays should be split into two separate entities has again been raised.

Pioneer hires UK wholesale head

The role will see Clay build relationships between the Boston-based asset manager and UK distribution networks, multi-managers and discretionary managers.

Aspect Capital announces Client Services and Marketing appointment

Jamie's experience also includes 10 years at HSBC Alternative Investments Ltd as Head of Business Development and Distribution.

Coutts appoints Chief Operating Officer, Products, Services & Marketing

She will be based in London and will report to Ian Ewart, Managing Director, Head of Products, Services & Marketing.

Former Barclays chief Martin Taylor: 'I wish I'd sacked Bob Diamond'

Martin Taylor, who was chief executive of Barclays from 1994 to 1998, said he should have sacked Bob Diamond when he had the chance.

Bank scandals prolong pain for recruiter Michael Page

The banking sector has been particularly hit and forced to cut staff.

Three Quarters Of UK Executives Will Maintain Or Increase Current Staff Levels Over Next Six Months

Biggest demand is for finance, compliance and audit professionals

Ex-Thames River COO joins Old Mutual Wealth‎

He will report to Paul Feeney, chief executive

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

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