Zurich Insurance executive Josef Ackermann resigned from the company after its finance chief died of suspected suicide.
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Calamos Investments President and COO leaves firm
James Boyne, erstwhile Calamos Investments President and COO resigns to pursue non-profit work. In an announcement last Thursday, Calamos investments announced that the firm's President and COO would be leaving the company by September 30.
George Koutsos is new head of Hellenic Financial Stability Fund
George Koutsos was named the new Deputy Chief Executive of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund, replacing Marios Koliopoulos.
Royal Bank of Canada appoints first female chairperson
The Royal Bank of Canada promoted Taylor as the bank's first female chairman. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) had elected Kathleen Taylor as its first female chairman in 2014.
Sechin increases Rosneft stake to USD 65 million
Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin of Rosneft bought more shares in the state-controlled firm, increasing his stake to USD 65 million.
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