Citi banker to lead global team.

Turnnidge promoted to department head.

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM) has further strengthened its treasury services operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with new appointments in Brussels, Frankfurt, Cairo and London.

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has hired Marc Basselier as head of convertible bonds, a product that looks to offer investors some diversification as the global credit cycle turns away from cheap money. 

Islamic finance volumes fell off a cliff last year, but bankers are predicting a substantial increase in activity as more sovereigns from major Islamic finance hubs are turning to the international markets.

Slowing growth has undermined Sub-Saharan Africa’s attractiveness for banks and investors, but Mauritian banks are picking up a bigger share of a smaller business 

Turkey has hit rock bottom.

EMEA holds nerve in decade of shocks

Moves and hires at EBRD, Bolero and more.

Moves and hires at ICBC Standard Bank, PayU, Citigroup and more.

Banks are likely set to escalate their already huge IT investments in the area.

Coverage of this year's winners and interviews with the teams.