London, January 15, 2024— Nomura, a leading global investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mouloud Ameni as Head of Flow Credit CEEMEA, with immediate effect.

Mr Ameni will be based in London and will report to both Eric Pang, Global Head of Flow Credit, and Nat Tyce, Head of Global Markets EMEA. Mr Ameni will also join the Global Flow Credit Leadership Council.

In his new role, Mouloud will be responsible for building out Nomura's Flow Credit Trading and Sales teams in the CEEMEA region, with an initial focus on the MENA markets. He will work closely with the firm's corporate functions to ensure a coordinated and collaborative effort in delivering Nomura's ambitions in the region.

Mouloud brings extensive experience in credit trading to his new role, having previously held senior leadership positions at Jefferies and in a previous role at Nomura. Most recently, he was Managing Director for EM Credit Trading at Jefferies, where he played a key role in building the firm's CEEMEA business into one of the leading EM houses. Prior to Jefferies, Mouloud was part of Nomura's EM Credit Trading desk in London until 2016.

"We are delighted to welcome Mouloud back to Nomura and are excited to have him lead our Flow Credit efforts in CEEMEA," said Eric Pang, Global Head of Flow Credit. "His deep experience in credit trading and proven track record of building successful businesses will be invaluable as we look to expand our franchise in the region."

"Mouloud's appointment is a significant investment in our commitment to the CEEMEA region and demonstrates our focus on delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients," added Nat Tyce, Head of Global Markets, EMEA. "We are confident that under his leadership, we will be able to leverage our strengths in credit trading and sales to drive growth and success in the region."

Nomura is a leading global investment bank with a strong presence in the CEEMEA region. The firm's Flow Credit business is a key component of its fixed income offering, providing clients with a range of trading and sales solutions across multiple asset classes.