First Islamic bank to open account for MENA-China settlements.

Japanese bank to buy KBC businesses.

Russian investment bank to add broker to its South African business.

Uralsib leasing company, a subsidiary of Bank Uralsib, has announced the placement of bonds with a total value of R1.5bn on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX).

Pension assets in the CEE region are set to boom from €50.8bn in 2008 to €244.9bn in 2015, according to a new report from Allianz Global Investors. 

Pension assets in the CEE region are set to boom from €50.8bn in 2008 to €244.9bn in 2015, according to a new report from Allianz Global Investors. 

Bank’s investment management division hires new head of securitised team.

French bank’s securities services division appoints new head of commercial, marketing and liquidity management.

Investment services firm announces moves and promotions across Middle East and Africa division.

Russian financial services group creates new CEO role for international operations.

Pan-European exchange makes two hires to support post-trade business.

Bank’s securities services division brings Bernardo from Moscow to Joburg to become South Africa country head.