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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Taps Roderick Fraser as Managing Director in the Latin America Corporate and Investment Banking Group [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reported that Roderick Fraser has joined MUFG as Managing Director in the Latin America Corporate and Investment Banking Group. According to a company release, he will be responsible for the bank's Oil and Gas and Petrochemicals activities in Latin America at MUFG Union Bank. "The oil and gas industry in Latin America has attracted increased investment interest on the part of many of our clients around the region and the globe. Latin America is home to several of the world's largest discoveries in recent years; the economic climate has continued to improve in most countries of the region; and investment opportunities have opened much wider as sweeping legal reforms take hold. Rod's experience makes him an essential addition to our team as we seek to position ourselves for these changes, to elevate strategic dialogue with our clients and to continue to support their initiatives," said David Gruppo, Head of LACIB. "Since we have a global reach, with deep local roots across Latin America, we are thrilled to welcome Rod with his great understanding of Latin America and the global oil and gas industry." Fraser's background includes industry roles with Amoco, Esso, and Fuel Resources. Before that he was at Standard Bank of South Africa as a Managing Director and Global Head of oil and Gas. Prior to that position he was with WestLB as Managing Director and Head of Oil and Gas for the Americas and Managing Director and Head of Oil and Gas for Latin America at JP Morgan Chase. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |