The investigation originated from Käärmann's inclusion on the HMRC list of individuals who received penalties for deliberate tax defaults in 2017/2018. While the FCA said in its release that it did not find that Käärmann acted with a lack of integrity or was unfit to perform his role, it determined that he should have notified…
Read moreHurley, who replaces longtime CEO Michael Babushkin, brings over two decades of experience in innovation, business process optimisation, and product development to the role. Hurley has been with Devexperts since 2022 serving as Country Manager in Ireland. He has played a crucial role in reshaping the company's operations and driving its restructuring project. The company…
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Marriott-Clarke brings over 25 years of experience in the banking and payments industry to the role. Marriott-Clarke succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has led Worldline's Merchant Services division since February 2024 alongside his other responsibilities. Desportes will continue to serve as Worldline's CEO. Prior to joining Worldline, Marriott-Clarke held the position of Head of Customer &…
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McDermott has been with Standard Chartered since March 2017, holding various leadership roles, including Group Head of Corporate, Public and Regulatory Affairs, and taking on responsibility for Compliance and Financial Crime in subsequent years. To fill McDermott's position, Standard Chartered has appointed David Howes as Group Head, Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk (CFCR), effective…
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In his new role, GTN said Aloul will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial strategy and expansion efforts across the region. Aloul has more than two decades of experience in the brokerage and wealth management sectors in the GCC and the Levant. His understanding of the regional market and his strong relationships…
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The news follows last week's announcement that Finalto had appointed Pablo Quiroga Gomez as its Chief Operating Officer for the UK. The company, which provides bespoke fintech and liquidity solutions, said in its press release that Ormrod will be responsible for overseeing the global finance team, ensuring the company's financial health and supporting its ambitious…
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Tillbrook, who has been at the helm of the financial services firm for 15 years and will continue to provide strategic advice to the company on an ongoing basis, has also committed to retaining a significant shareholding of no less than 10% in the company for at least three years. He will be succeeded by…
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Quiroga Gomez has been with Finalto for over three years, previously serving as the Global Head of Client Services at the company’s London office. Quiroga Gomez has extensive experience in the financial services industry, holding various positions both at Finalto and other leading firms in the sector. Prior to joining Finalto, Quiroga Gomez worked at…
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Firstly, the company revealed that Kristof Macours has been appointed as Group General Counsel and Division Head of Legal and Corporate Secretariat. Macours brings a wealth of legal experience to the role, having previously served as Group Company Secretary at Euroclear and held senior legal positions at BNP Paribas. In addition to his new responsibilities,…
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Engels, who joined Danske Bank in April 2020, will resign from his position on March 1, 2025. In his statement, Engels expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have been part of Danske Bank and expressed confidence in the organisation's future. "I am confident that when the time comes next year, I will be able to…
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