GTR Trade Finance eNews - On The Move February 2010
US Ex-Im appoints African advisory committee
The US Ex-Im has approved nine new members, and one returning member, to the bank’s Sub-Saharan Africa advisory committee (SAAC).
StanChart makes key hire to transaction banking team
Standard Chartered Bank has appointed banking industry veteran George Nast as global head of product management for its transaction banking business.
Citi names South African GTS head
Luis Ponce has been appointed as vice-president, head of client sales management for Citibank’s global transaction services (GTS) division.
Thomas Cooper hires shipping partner
International law firm Thomas Cooper has appointed shipping specialist Kevin Oram as partner of the firm’s Singapore-based team.
Ariba ups working capital focus
Spend management solutions provider Ariba has appointed Peter Lugli as senior director, working capital management and business development.
AfDB appoints chief economist
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has named Mthuli Ncube as the bank’s new chief economist.
JP Morgan opens office in Abu Dhabi
JP Morgan has hosted an opening ceremony for its new office in Abu Dhabi.
NBAD opens branch in Jordan
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), will officially inaugurate its first branch in Jordan on February 23.
China Construction Bank expands London TF team
China Construction Bank (CCB) has appointed two London trade finance executives as it expands its trade finance team in its new London office.
Norton Rose hires new trade finance partner
Legal practice Norton Rose has hired Nick Grandage to join its banking practice in London as a structured trade and commodity finance partner.
Falcon expands trade presence in Europe
Falcon Trade Corporation has appointed Chris Sheard as head of UK and European sales.
Nedbank appoints trade and commodity advisor
Tim Hart has joined Nedbank Capital to advise the bank on its structured trade and commodity finance offering.
Aon Brazil appoints director of trade and investment
Keith Martin joined Aon Brazil as its first director of international trade and investment on January 4.
Deutsche Bank opens Abu Dhabi branch
Deutsche Bank has opened its first branch in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital, Abu Dhabi.
Drum Risk Management makes new hire
CIS supply chain specialist Drum Risk Management has hired Elena Egorova as business development manager at their London office.
