ABN Amro creates emerging market ABS role

Watmore joined the Dutch dealer in 1998 from Deutsche Bank, and helped create the Asian securitisation business. In his new role, he will concentrate on expanding the business in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. He reports to Gareth Thomas, global head of emerging markets.

Boudewijn Berger takes over as head of Asian ABS. He was previously senior transactor in the Asia ABS team and has worked at ABN Amro for 12 years. He will be working closely with, and will report to, Watmore.