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Haitong hires head of UK investment bank

In an era of cutbacks in European banking, Haitong’s major build-out in London stands out

Haitong hires head of UK investment bank

Haitong Bank, which was formed after the Chinese takeover of the investment banking arm of Banco Espírito Santo, has announced its latest senior hire as it continues a major build-up of its investment banking capabilities in London.

Christian Thun-Hohenstein, the former European head of investment banking at Nomura, is joining the firm to lead investment banking in the UK, the company said.

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