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Verdict Staff

ICICI Bank launches super premium Diamant credit card for private banking customers

ICICI Bank Limited, India’s private sector bank, has launched ICICI Bank Diamant, a super premium card for private banking customers.

BlackRock appoints chief investment strategist

BlackRock, a provider of investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients, has appointed Russ Koesterich as chief investment strategist.

Credit Suisse appoints new co-head of investment banking unit

Credit Suisse has appointed its London-based co-head of global securities, Gael de Boissard, as the co-head of its investment bank.

Ex-Jefferies executive launches specialist advisory firm in India

Karamvir Gosal, a former managing director at the investment bank Jefferies, has launched a specialist advisory boutique called, Valores Capital Partners.

Baird appoints vice president at Maine office

Baird, a US-based employee-owned wealth management firm, has appointed Baron Becker as a vice president and financial advisor for its new Maine office, On Wall Street reported.

InvesTrust appoints chief investment officer

InvesTrust, a national trust bank with expertise in personal and corporate trust, investment management and custodial services, has appointed Mark Williams as the chief investment officer.

Societe Generale strengthens presence in Middle East and Africa

As a part of strengthening its commercial structure for Middle East and African clients, Societe Generale Private Banking has made a number of appointments.

Ex-UBS Paris head under investigation

The former head of the French arm of UBS, Patrick de Fayet, is under investigation as part of a months-long probe into allegations that the Swiss bank aided clients evade taxes.

Credit Suisse confirms asset management and private banking merger

Credit Suisse is to combine its private banking and asset management divisions into a new unit, private banking and wealth management division, prompting a leadership reshuffle alongside further integration of its investment bank.

SEB: Nordic Outlook: A divergent world ecomony in great need of support and political resolve

The global economic crisis refuses to go away. The slowdown in Europe has gained strength since summer, with increased risks of global contagion.