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Moelis Appoints Greg Guest as a Managing Director in its Private Capital Advisory Group

Moelis & Company announced the appointment of Greg Guest as a Managing Director in its Private Capital Advisory Group, continuing the expansion of its private capital advisory business.

Moelis Appoints Russell Mason as a Managing Director in its Capital Structure Advisory Group

Moelis & Company announced the appointment of Russell Mason as a Managing Director in its Capital Structure Advisory Group on August 24, 2026.

Rothschild & Co appoints Geoffroy de Ridder as Group Chief Technology and Operations Officer

Rothschild & Co announced the appointment of Geoffroy de Ridder as Group Chief Technology and Operations Officer (CTOO) and CTOO for its Wealth and Asset Management business, effective December 2026. Mr. de Ridder brings over 25 years of financial technology leadership experience across Europe and Asia, currently serving as Head of Technology and Operations at Lombard Odier, with prior senior roles at UBS. In his new role, he will lead the next stage of Rothschild & Co's operational, digital, data, and technology development, working closely with business units to establish priorities and governance. François Pérol, Managing Partner, highlighted technology as a strategic priority and welcomed de Ridder's extensive experience in wealth management and business transformation.

• Geoffroy de Ridder appointed as Group Chief Technology and Operations Officer (CTOO) and CTOO for Wealth and Asset Management, effective December 2026.
• De Ridder brings over 25 years of financial technology leadership experience across Europe and Asia, currently serving as Head of Technology and Operations at Lombard Odier.
• He previously held senior roles at UBS, including Head of Fund Management Services and COO for Wealth Management in Asia Pacific.

Rothschild & Co’s Swiss Wealth Management business wins ‘Best Private Bank for Succession Planning in Switzerland’ at Global Private Banking Awards 2026

Rothschild & Co’s Swiss Wealth Management business has been named ‘Best Private Bank for Succession Planning in Switzerland’ at the Global Private Banking Awards 2026, organized by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker, both part of the Financial Times group. The award recognizes the firm’s enhanced succession planning solutions, including wealth and pension planning, the acquisition of Tenalis AG, a dedicated Art Services offering, and NextGen education programmes. Laurent Gagnebin, CEO of Rothschild & Co Wealth Management in Switzerland, highlighted the firm’s heritage in supporting families through intergenerational transitions. The announcement was published on November 6, 2026.

• Rothschild & Co’s Swiss Wealth Management business won ‘Best Private Bank for Succession Planning in Switzerland’ at the Global Private Banking Awards 2026.
• The awards are organized by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker, both part of the Financial Times group.
• The recognition highlights enhanced succession planning solutions, including wealth and pension planning, the acquisition of Tenalis AG, a dedicated Art Services offering, and NextGen education programmes.

Growth Equity Update October 2026 - Edition 55

Rothschild & Co published Edition 55 of its Growth Equity Update, highlighting record-breaking fundraising activity across Europe and the US through the first nine months of 2026. Europe secured $66.9 billion across the period, driven by twelve mega-rounds over $1 billion, including Mistral's $3.5 billion Series E and Nscale's $3.36 billion raise. The report also details the launch and initial deployments of the EU's approximately €5 billion Scale Up Europe Fund managed by EQT.

• European growth raises totaled $28 billion in Q3 2026 and reached $66.9 billion across the first nine months of 2026 (1.9x the 9M 2025 level), featuring twelve $1 billion+ deals compared to just two in 9M 2025.
• US fundraising reached $67.6 billion in Q3 2026, pushing the year-to-date total to $440 billion (2.7x 9M 2025), with 71% concentrated in AI.
• The EU's c.€5 billion Scale Up Europe Fund, managed by EQT and launched in June 2026, has backed Mistral ($3.5bn), ICEYE (€450m), The Exploration Company ($450m), Lovable ($400m), and Tandem Health ($100m).