02/28/2012

Swiss govt no longer to name SNB head

Jordan has been running the bank and its campaign to haltthe rise of the Swiss franc since Philipp Hildebrand quit lastmonth over a currency trading scandal.

02/28/2012

Fiduciary Trust rolls out key hires

Fowler previously served on the Fiduciary Trust Board from 1993 until 2006 when he joined the firm as a full-time employee responsible for business development.

02/28/2012

Head of Bahrain sovereign wealth fund quits

The move looks set to boost the Gulf state’s troubled financial sector, but it has also raised concerns about the erosion of reformists from leading government roles.

02/27/2012

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

02/27/2012

Ashburton boosts asset allocation team

Peter Bourne, Managing Director of Ashburton comments: “With substantial experience in the investment industry, Derry will add considerable value to our global team and we’re very pleased he has accepted this role”.

02/26/2012

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

02/26/2012

UBS enlists former Bear Stearns finance chief

Mr Molinaro, 54, a 22-year veteran of Bear Stearns, remained at the bank until its final days, helping to arrange its government-brokered sale to JPMorgan Chase for $2 a share during the financial crisis in 2008.