01/20/2012

Akin Gump hires ex-Lehman director for project finance practice

Worenklein, a lawyer, was most recently a partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP (1186L). In addition to heading global project finance and independent power at Lehman Brothers, Worenklein also worked at Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP and Societe General

01/20/2012

Doffin Investments appoints new COO

Dabbieri formerly held a senior management position with Manhattan Associates, the world's leading supply-chain execution software developer.

01/20/2012

Dynasty Financial adds to its network of independent advisors

Alexandra & James, LLC, which comprises the Alexandra & James wealth management and Lebenthal institutional investment banking businesses, will leverage Dynasty’s state-of-the-art capabilities, including technology, managed investments, ins

01/19/2012

Stuart Parker named president of Prudential Investments

Parker joined Jennison Associates LLC in 2005. He has served dual roles as head of retail distribution for Jennison Associates, an asset management business of Prudential Financial, and head of mutual fund distribution for Prudential Investments. He has w

01/19/2012

Top US bank may roll out further job cuts

Morgan Stanley, which is scheduled to release fourth quarter results on Thursday, has beat analyst earnings expectations in each of the last four quarters.

01/19/2012

Delaware-based national trust firm names new president

Mr. Chambers, who is also a Director at Barclays Wealth, brings to his new role more than three decades of experience in many aspects of trust services including investment management, operations, and business development both in the U.S. and internationa

01/18/2012

Walkers Management rolls out key hire

Prior to joining Walkers Management Services, Mr. Meschi was Head of Research at fund of hedge fund Sciens Capital, where he performed due diligence on hedge funds and potential fund acquisitions.

01/18/2012

City National appoints new entertainment team leader

Acosta joins an experienced team of Entertainment finance bankers, including seasoned veteran Norman Starr, a senior vice president and senior relationship manager, as well as senior relationship managers Judy Tu and Crockett Woodruff. He will report to t

01/17/2012

WTAS promotes three managers in San Francisco

Combined, these Directors bring nearly 25 years of experience to the firm. DeHaan's experience includes implementing estate, gift and income tax strategies for complex ultra high net worth family groups and individuals, executives at early-stage comp

01/16/2012

UBS hires three MSSB advisers in California

Advisers Shawn Shafer, James Forsyth and Steven Miller are the third team of advisers UBS said has joined from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since early December.

01/16/2012

JPMorgan to Hire in 2012

The bank increased total headcount to 260,157, an 8% increase over the year-earlier period, the bank said in its latest earnings report.

01/16/2012

Lazard taps top official as head of restructuring

Lazard managing director Andrew Yearley, 44, will oversee the North American restructuring practice. London-based managing directors Richard Stables, 47, and Laurent Rossetti, 41, will oversee the restructuring group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.