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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.

UniCredit unveils new management structure

UniCredit will set up independent structures for its retail, small-business and private banking division for Italy, Germany and Austria. Austria will also serve as the base for UniCredit's operations in Eastern Europe.

UPDATE 1-HSBC veteran Flockhart retires to fight illness

Flockhart, who had relinquished his executive duties in April, is fighting cancer.

JP Morgan parts with the London Whale

Citing unnamed sources, the WSJ said the trader's two supervisors have also left the bank.

AP Executive announces two senior level promotions

Chief Executive, Gina Le Prevost, who is also based in Switzerland, said ‘Both Fabrice and Emmanuel have shown commitment and loyalty to the company. They deserve to be recognised for their expertise in recruitment and for their achievements during

Lombard appoints new business development & marketing head

More recently, he was CEO of AGF Belgium Bank (Allianz Group) and joins Lombard from Cardif Lux Vie after four years as Director of International Sales

New wealth firm boosts team with Barclays hire

The parent group was established by Andrew Fitton, founder of hedge fund outfit Gracchi Capital Partners.

Ludlow expands wealth management team

He formerly with Taylor Patterson of Preston for eight years

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.

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