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SGCIB names new global asset finance chief

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SG Corporate & Investment Bankinghas named Veronique Courtade as its new global head of asset finance, with responsibility for structured finance, aircraft and shipping finance, taking over the duties of Diony Lebot,

who was recently named head of coverage for Europe. Additionally, Bertrand Descours will head a new real estate finance group, in charge of real estate structured finance and leasing activity. Both were appointed to SGCIB’s Debt and Finance Executive Committee, reporting to Deputy Global Head of Debt Finance Tommy Chua.

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