Tag: Banking

Mikel Williamson
Global, United States

Mikel Williamson Appointed CEO of First Bank

October 19, 2023 08:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mikel Williamson, current president of First Bank, will be assuming the role of President and CEO, effective November 1, 2023. He takes over day-to-day bank responsibilities and will also serve as CEO and president of FB Corporation, the holding company of First Bank. Shelley Seifert announced her retirement earlier this year. “It’s a terrific opportunity … Continue reading Mikel Williamson Appointed CEO of First Bank

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Insurance Africa
Africa, Global

Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, is teaming up with global insurance giant Allianz to create a joint venture to offer banking, insurance and loans in 27 African countries. The venture, called SanlamAllianz, is expected to have a combined group equity value (GEV) of approximately R35 billion. The company said their priorities are to offer more financial services to the rapidly growing African continent, … Continue reading Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

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BlueShore Financial
Global, United States

BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO

September 27, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time VANCOUVER, British Columbia – BlueShore Financial announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Ian Thomas as the organization’s new President and CEO, effective November 14, 2023. The selection follows a comprehensive national search by the Board of Directors. Ian succeeds Chris Catliff, who announced his retirement in March 2023 and is retiring at the end … Continue reading BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO

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BARCLAYS
Europe, Global

Barclays Appoints Two New Senior Hires Into Its Financial Sponsors Group

Christian Oberle appointed as Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group; Tom Vignon also joins Barclays as a Managing Director and senior member of the EMEA Financial Sponsors Group. September 14, 2023 09:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barclays today announces the appointment of Christian Oberle as Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group. Mr. Oberle will be based in New York and report to Jean-Francois … Continue reading Barclays Appoints Two New Senior Hires Into Its Financial Sponsors Group

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