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EU to publish bank stress test results

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

In a controversial move it has been revealed that European leaders will publish the result of banking stress tests on 25 of Europe’s largest banking institutions. Continue Reading…

The Bank of England is back in charge. Let’s hope it’s concentrating

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

The task of supervising the banking system was removed from the Bank of England in 1997 and transferred to the new Financial Services Authority (FSA) because New Labour thought the Bank had made a hash of it. Continue Reading…

Can Morgan Stanley really hire 100 private bankers in Asia this year?

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Morgan Stanley plans to take on about 100 private bankers in Asia by the end of 2010. The drive will be lead by Nick Chan – its former Indonesian private bank boss – who has been promoted to the newly-created post of head of talent management for private wealth management in Asia. Continue Reading…

Arab Bank appoints new chief executive

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Arab Bank has appointed Nemeh Sabbagh as its chief executive in a move that places him as the frontrunner to replace group chairman Abdel Hamid Shoman. Continue Reading…

Hong Leong Investment Bank appoints new MD

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has appointed Lee Jim Leng managing director and chief executive officer with effect from Nov 24. Continue Reading…