GTR Trade Finance eNews - On The Move September 2010
Deutsche expands STEF division
Deutsche Bank is strengthening its structured trade and export finance (STEF) division with two new hires in London and Amsterdam.
Deutsche makes trade changes in Asia
Deutsche Bank's global transaction banking (GTB) has appointed Kaushik Shaparia as managing director, regional head of trade finance and cash management corporates, Asia Pacific.
EDC opens doors in Panama
Canada's ECA has opened a representative office in Panama City.
Bibby hires international banker
The UK's Bibby has hired an industry expert to increase its international trade finance offering to UK SMEs.
NAB ramps up Japan operations
One of Australia's largest banks has set up a dedicated trade finance business in Tokyo.
ANZ makes key Asia appointments
ANZ has made new appointments to some of its most senior roles in South and Southeast Asia.
Boutique firm makes senior promotions
Boutique supply chain financier CBC has promoted two of its senior management to executive vice-president roles.
Sace sets up in Istanbul
Italy's export credit agency Sace has recognised the substantial role that Turkey plays in its portfolio by opening an Istanbul office.
Atradius selects new UK head
Trade credit insurer Atradius has chosen Alun Sweeney as its new commercial head for its UK and Ireland business.
Vietnam draws HSBC's focus
HSBC's Asia Pacific recruitment drive is showing no signs of slowing with the appointment of Puneet Gupta.
Misys brings in Islamic finance expert
Misys has beefed up its Islamic finance business by hiring Mohammad Harb as head of Islamic banking business development.
Falcon hires TF specialist
Boutique finance provider Falcon is marking an expansion in its Abu Dhabi focus by hiring trade finance specialist Shan Weerakoon.
Another round of expansion for HSBC
HSBC has added to its string people moves in Asia that sees two transaction banker's take roles in China and Thailand.
Goldman Sachs draws in commodities veteran
Goldman Sachs has poached Mehmet Saydam from Deutsche Bank to head up a structured commodity finance unit.
Metals maestro moves to Nedbank
Michael Marnell is leaving his role at KBC Bank to work as head of metals and African origination at Nedbank Capital.
Rabobank enhances clean energy team
Tony Muoser is set to join Rabobank’s renewable energy and infrastructure finance (REIF) Americas group.
HSBC shows force in Asia Pacific
HSBC is maintaining its aggressive development of its Asia Pacific line-up with two hires in Korea and Indonesia.
StanChart hires internally for global head
Standard Chartered has repositioned one of its top bankers to a new global head role.
