Managers of Wealth Americas

BNP Paribas CIB Names Global Head of Rates Trading

This appointment further emphasizes the Bank's commitment to building a truly global leadership team and underscores the Americas as a region of importance to its Fixed Income business.

RBC Hires Junk Trader Steele Amid U.S. Debt Banking Expansion

Steele joined the bank’s investment-banking unit in New York two weeks ago from Macquarie Capital USA Inc. Sanam Alaghband, an RBC Capital Markets spokeswoman, confirmed the hire. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank AG for the 10 years ending in 2

Wells Fargo adds big teams to indy broker unit

Wells Fargo & Co's independent brokerage unit landed two veteran adviser teams in California and Connecticut, expanding its client asset base and reach across the United States as it grows to compete with other top U.S. brokerages.

Morgan Stanley combines two existing wealth businesses

His responsibilities will include fully integrating the firm's investment products.

Jefferies hires Morgan Stanley exec to run its midstream investment-banking

He previously ran midstream investment banking at New York-based Morgan Stanley, according to the person.

Asset manager announces senior alternatives business appointment

He has been with AllianceBernstein for 14 years

Citi Private Bank Hires JPMorgan Veteran

Baird will report to Russ Labrasca, the head of the Houston office.

Former SSgA exec joins Eaton Vance

He reports to Michael Kotarski, Co-Director of Institutional Business Development.

NT Family Wealth Services MD joins Presidio Group

Smith was most recently a Senior Vice President in the Personal Financial Services unit of The Northern Trust Company.

SEC names two deputy chiefs of asset management unit

The appointment of pair, Julie Riewe and Marshall Sprung, reflects a change in leadership structure following the departure last week of Robert Kaplan, who served as the co-chief of the unit with Bruce Karpati.

Jefferies Hires Two Senior Analysts

Both will be based in Jefferies' New York office

Hedge fund service provider makes layoffs

Additional details were not available.

Goldman Sachs Said to Cut Jobs as Earnings Outlook Dims

Goldman Sachs, the fifth-biggest U.S. bank by assets, employed 32,400 people at the end of March, down from 35,400 a year earlier, according to the New York-based company’s most recent quarterly earnings report.

UBS announces new Global CIO for Wealth Management Units

“We have brought together all the investment and research competencies of our business into a globally coordinated and centralized engine, complemented by our investment bank, to produce strong investment insights for our clients,” Zeltner and

Citi appoints new head of consultant relations team

The North America group that he now oversees is part of a global coverage team that includes consultant relations support for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Union Bank appoints new head of Aerospace & Defense Group

He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Western Ontario, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

JPMorgan hands operations executive more authority

Compton's new responsibilities include support for the bank's Chief Investment Office, which has saddled the bank with bad derivatives trades that could cost JPMorgan more than $3 billion.

JP Morgan RPS appoints Head of Sales and Client Solutions

He previously led the defined contribution business at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney lands Wells Fargo brokers

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the largest U.S. brokerage by client assets, expanded its broker force in New York with two veteran adviser hires from Wells Fargo & Company.

NYSE Euronext Liffe Chief Jones to Leave After Five Years

Garry Jones, head of global derivatives at NYSE Euronext and chief executive officer of Liffe, is leaving the exchange after five years.

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