Rolfe starts working at Bank Leumi UK
In a significant move for Bank Leumi UK, Michael Rolfe has joined the institution as the new head of commodity finance. Rolfe brings with him a wealth of experience in the commodity finance sector, having worked at UniCredit for over five years, most recently as global head of commodity trade finance. Prior to that, he spent time at GE Artesia Bank.
Rolfe's role at Bank Leumi UK involves developing new clients across all commodity sectors, including agribusiness, metals and steel, and energy. This expansion into new sectors could signal a potential broadening of Bank Leumi UK's reach, particularly in the energy sector, where the bank currently has limited presence.
Bank Leumi UK has an excellent reputation in the metals and steel sectors and aims to build on this success as it seeks to diversify its commodity portfolio. The bank's strong reputation, combined with Rolfe's expertise, could position Bank Leumi UK well for growth in the commodity finance industry.
Elsewhere in the financial world, Stronghold Global Finance is in liquidation and facing court action. No further information about Stronghold Global Finance was provided in this paragraph.
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Tanya Epshteyn, who previously held a senior role at Bank Leumi UK, has left the institution to lead the trade and commodity finance department of Societe Generale. Epshteyn spent five years at Bank Leumi UK before her departure and has an existing portfolio of clients to manage at her new role.
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As Rolfe settles into his new role at Bank Leumi UK, it will be interesting to see how he builds on the bank's existing success in the commodity finance sector and helps to drive its expansion into new areas.
The new head of commodity finance at Bank Leumi UK, Michael Rolfe, will be tasked with developing new business across multiple commodity sectors, including trade finance. His expertise, coupled with the bank's strong reputation, could potentially enhance Bank Leumi UK's growth in the commodity finance industry.
