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KBC Group CEO to retire

Thomas Leysen added: "The Board of Directors has expressed its profound appreciation to Jan Vanhevel. The fact that KBC has survived as an independent banking and insurance group is in no small measure thanks to Jan's tireless efforts".

Newton boosts private client team with HSBC Private Bank hire

She joins Newton from HSBC Private Bank, where she was part of the Investment Counsellor team since March 2010.

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Leading international finance experts join HSBC Board

Commenting on the appointments, HSBC Group Chairman Douglas Flint said: "On behalf of the Board I warmly welcome Joachim and John to HSBC. We will benefit from their global experience as we implement our strategy, based on increasing global trade flo

Cazenove Capital recruits financial planning director from UBS

Cazenove Capital has poached the former head of UK financial planning at UBS Wealth Management.

BNP Paribas managers move to Vestra Wealth ‎

Vestra Wealth, a wealth management firm with £2.5bn in assets under management, has added two senior investment advisers to its team.

Ashcourt Rowan's conference and recognition manager moves on

Page was made redundant from the wealth management firm earlier this month and his role is not going to be replaced.

Lloyds Banking Group Deputy Chairman to Step Down ‎

“His contribution has been highly valued over the last two years and my colleagues and I will greatly miss his counsel.”

JP Morgan Private Bank appoints head of investments for EMEA

He brings more than 25 years of experience at JP Morgan to his new role

UBS Investment Bank Leadership Changes

Former Bear Stearns CFO Sam Molinaro is to join UBS Investment Bank as COO, while Jimmy Neissa, joint global head of the investment banking unit, is planning to leave.

World Bank chief says U.S. should lead some global bodies

The World Bank last week launched the nomination process to select a new president to succeed Zoellick when he steps down in June, inviting names from any of its 187 member countries. The Obama administration has said it would open the process to competit

Itau Lures Corcoran From UBS to Head Bond Syndication Group

Corcoran, who replaces Surat Maheshwari, will start in mid- March, said Douglas Chen, head of international fixed-income distribution at Itau

Nathalie Tanzi is made a partner at LG Monaco

Nathalie is a French lawyer and joined LG Monaco in 2008 after 18 years working with the French and Monegasque banking and financial authorities.

Cordea Savills appoints head of Luxembourg office

Mackie reports to Bill Hackney, COO at Cordea Savills.

Huron Consulting Group adds European restructuring and turnaround expert

Mansell has more than 20 years of experience in restructuring and turnaround including reorganization, crisis management, and operational improvements.

FSA UK banking head steps down

Spink has been at the FSA since it was created in 1997, and has 20 years experience in financial services regulation.

Double appointment at Tayntons law firm

Prior to Tayntons, Nicholas trained with Hampshire practice Verisona Solicitors & Advocates before joining Lyons Davidson three years ago.

Grant Thornton appoints Coutts & Co UK managing partner as head of financial planning

He will oversee a team of seven investment advisers and will be responsible for “substantially increasing” the revenue of Grant Thornton’s London team by 2015.

JM Finn poaches four-strong team from Brewin

JM Finn & Co has lured a quartet of senior investment managers from Brewin Dolphin for its London office.

Brooks hires ex Credo strategy head

She was previously at Credo Capital, the private client wealth manager, where she was chairman of the group's investment committee.

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