Managers of Wealth Americas

World Bank chief says U.S. should lead some global bodies

The World Bank last week launched the nomination process to select a new president to succeed Zoellick when he steps down in June, inviting names from any of its 187 member countries. The Obama administration has said it would open the process to competit

UBS enlists former Bear Stearns finance chief

Mr Molinaro, 54, a 22-year veteran of Bear Stearns, remained at the bank until its final days, helping to arrange its government-brokered sale to JPMorgan Chase for $2 a share during the financial crisis in 2008.

JPMorgan Chase Adding 350 New Finance Jobs in Central Ohio

In a company release, JPMorgan Chase noted that in order to make room for the new employees, it plans to invest $18 million to renovate office space at two separate locations.

Morgan Stanley Adds Mexico Fixed-Income Group

Morgan Stanley is building up its staff in the region as other banks retreat.

Wilmington Trust appoints head of capital markets insurance business

In his new role, Nardi will be responsible for overseeing a team of professionals introducing clients to the full range of trust and agency services to secondary and tertiary life insurance markets.

Bank of Montreal cuts 60 capital markets jobs

Canada's banks have vowed to control costs as they deal with expectations of slowing consumer loan growth and narrow interest margins.

Merrill Lynch manager exits, opens own practice

For Stratton, 49, the move into the independent advisory space is a return to his advising roots, where he began his career at a small practice with his father back in the late 1980s.

Jefferies Group sees departure of fixed-income securities duo

Jerry Reilly and Greg Caruso are said, by sources, to be set to join US-based broker-dealer Lazard Prime Services, taking a number of Jefferies employees with them.

RBC Hires Oppenheimer Financial Advisor in N.J .

Ebanietti joins the firm as senior vice president and financial consultant. He has been registered with RBC since Jan. 12, according to his public registration records with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Credit Suisse To Lay Off 109 Workers In New York

The layoffs are expected to continue until May 1st, according to Credit Suisse’s filing, and affect 109 employees in New York.

Itau Lures Corcoran From UBS to Head Bond Syndication Group

Corcoran, who replaces Surat Maheshwari, will start in mid- March, said Douglas Chen, head of international fixed-income distribution at Itau

Barclays’s Meli to Head Credit Research, Rogoff to Helm Strategy

Barclays Capital has appointed Jeffrey Meli to head of credit research from his role leading the credit strategy team.

Jefferies prime brokerage senior vice president leaves firm

His next move is unknown.

Harris myCFO ® appoints 20-year veteran as VP

Ms. Grant has more than 20 years experience in structured finance, working with private companies, private equity firms and affluent families.

UBS head of non-U.S. healthcare to retire

Will Thompson will become head of healthcare in Europe, Middle East and Africa with “immediate effect,” the memo said. The contents of the memo were confirmed by a spokesman at UBS today.

Baker & McKenzie hires Ex-Mayer partner for securities practice

Horn will join the firm’s New York office as a partner on its banking and finance team.

RBC Wealth hires adviser duo from Morgan Stanley

The move to RBC represents a stark change in culture and size for the adviser duo.

RBC Wealth appoints sought-after duo to NY team

George Feneis, a Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor has 45 years of industry experience and has spent the past 31 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

AXA Equitable names chief marketing officer

Radin, most recently chief innovation officer at E*Trade Financial Corp., reports to Mark Pearson, chairman and chief executive officer of AXA Equitable.

Conning Expands Europe Investment Team

Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Greaves will be based out of Conning's London office reporting to Russell Busst, European Chief Investment Officer for Conning.

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