10/02/2020
Swiss Robo Adviser Steps Up Expansion
The six-year-old fintech is tasking Jean-Daniel Debons, also an ex-UBS private banker, with a hiring push, regional expansion, and strategic development.
Executive Moves
09/30/2020
Fintech appoints country head
Envestnet Yodlee president data analytics and international operations Bill Parsons welcomed the appointment, saying he is thrilled to have Poskitt join the company.
09/30/2020
Pollen Street Welcomes David Jones as Newly Created Operating Partner for Technology
David’s experience in digital technology, strategy and transformation spans the last 25 years.
09/30/2020
Ascential appoints Paul Harrison as chief operating officer
It said that in the new role, Harrison would take responsibility for the company's people strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and other group functions including marketing, content and technology, reporting directly to chief executive officer Dunca
09/29/2020
Netwealth appoints international custodian
Netwealth has appointed a global custodian, who will also provide global and domestic equities execution and fund administration.
09/29/2020
Citi Hires Ex-Startup CFO to Co-Head APAC Tech Investment Banking
Perry rejoins Citi in a similar capacity after exiting a year ago as its head of technology investment banking in Asia Pacific.
09/29/2020
NYMBUS Names Bank Tech Veteran To Top Post
The company said that Kendall will “help NYMBUS further capitalize on the massive opportunity” presented by the market for financial technology companies (FinTechs).
09/25/2020
SS&C Bolsters Sales and Client Management in EMEA with Senior Appointments
Mike Webb and Spencer Baum to focus on Global Investor & Distribution Solutions in the U.K. and Europe
09/25/2020
Quantexa adds industry leaders to advisory board to support global growth drive
Annabelle is also currently a CIO Advisor at Zoom Video Communications and a non-executive director on the boards of DWS Group, Stonex Group, and Triton International.
09/24/2020
Former HSBC Group COO Andy Maguire Joins Thought Machine as New Chair
Maguire’s appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for Thought Machine, which recently closed its series B round at $125m, the fourth largest fundraising round in UK fintech this year.
09/23/2020
Huawei appoints new Middle East head for cloud and AI business
Li Shi will oversee the expansion of the group’s regional product and solution portfolio
09/23/2020
Fortinet appoints new regional head for channel, to be based in Dubai
Shane Grennan returns to Fortinet after a spell at Cylance
09/23/2020
Marketaxess appoints Riad Chowdhury new head Asia Pacific
He will be responsible for all business operations for MarketAxess in the region
09/22/2020
Robo-adviser Wealthsimple appoints new UK CEO
Ms Murphree said the firm had “big ambitions” as a company and the right team, strategy and growth to deliver on its goal of “helping people secure a stronger financial future”.
09/22/2020
Crypto Firm Hires Operating Chief
Lucy Reynolds joins the 21Shares AG executive team as Chief Operating Officer
09/21/2020
Vontobel hires international fintech expert to expand its digital business
He will take over the management of the global ‘Digital Investing’ Client Unit on October 5, 2020 and become a member of Vontobel’s Operating Committee.
09/21/2020
Ukheshe Confirms Two Key Appointments
In addition, a fair proportion of banking groups surveyed for the report are also investing in lending-related fintech, including data analytics and blockchain technology.
09/17/2020
Backed by billionaire Simons, former bank CEO shifts to fintech
“There’s an exceptional imbalance in the financial industry,” Russak-Aminoach said in an interview in Tel Aviv.
09/16/2020
Equinix appoints new managing director to lead Middle East and North Africa business
IT veteran Kamel Al-Tawil joins as MENA businesses seek to accelerate digital transformation and shift to the cloud
09/16/2020
SimCorp hires Jakob Højland as Commercial Director for Cloud Services
In this newly created role, Jakob will oversee the commercial aspect of SimCorp’s cloud transformation, which aims to complement the client experience and deliver global buy-side institutions with a complete offer, for their operational needs.