Managers of Wealth Americas

Barclays plays it ultra safe with Sir David as its new chairman

Sir David’s appointment is also a surprise, given his age.

BMO Capital Markets Hires Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy in London

In this role, she will provide in-depth foreign exchange and currency strategy products for Canadian, U.S. and European clients.

Fifth Third Bank Hires Wealth Management Advisor for South Florida

He joins Fifth Third Bank from U.S. Bank where he served as vice president and regional wealth management consultant for the west coast of Florida.

Financial adviser headcount shrinks as stock brokers exit the biz

Over the next five years, the industry is expected to get even smaller

Vestra partner and ex-Blair adviser Derek Scott passes away

He also worked as a special adviser to ex-chancellor Denis Healey between 1976 and 1979.

Fiduciary Trust appoints MD of business development

She is based in New York and reports to Chisholm Lyons, executive vice president of Fiduciary Trust's business development and marketing teams.

Morgan Stanley, UBS hire Merrill Lynch broker teams

Two veteran teams of Merrill Lynch advisers have the left the brokerage, owned by Bank of America , to join rival firms Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and UBS Wealth Management Americas.

Standard Life Investments expands US research team

He joins an expanding office at Standard Life Investments’ US headquarters in Boston and adds to a team focused on providing a variety of solutions for institutional investors.

CBA Poaches RBS's Australian Equities Sales Head

He joined RBS in 2010 after spending two decades at UBS AG, finishing his career at the Swiss bank as a managing director in Australian equity sales.

Fiduciary Trust Company Appoints new MD of Business Development

Prior to joining Fiduciary Trust she served as first vice president of the Private Banking and Investment Group with Merrill Lynch

Two veteran executives promoted at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

In an internal memorandum to employees, Mr. Saperstein said Mr. Walker would become head of product strategy for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, while Mr.

Gentry Wealth lands veteran Fidelity advisers

Gentry Wealth Management is a leading boutique financial planning and investment firm offering an extensive selection of private wealth accumulation and preservation services. With offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Uta

BofA ML makes two key appointments

They will both join in September and be based in New York.

BNP Paribas names new sales chief in institutional push

He replaces Robert L. Bernstein, who joined Windham Capital in April as managing director for institutional sales.

Korn/Ferry boosts Global technology practice

Throughout his career he has completed several successful assignments in general management, sales, finance, human resources, and research & development.

SEI boosts Private Wealth Management division

Previously he was a Managing Director in the Investment Banking Division at Bear Stearns

California United Bank promotes three seasoned banking leaders

Prior to joining California United Bank in 2006, Sam Kunianski was head of commercial banking for US Bank in the Los Angeles Market in California and at Santa Monica Bank, which was acquired by US Bank in 1999. Before joining Santa Monica Bank, Mr. Kunia

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