Tim Cockroft has been appointed Global Head of Capital Markets at Kaupthing Bank. Tim is currently Head of Capital Markets for Kaupthing in the UK. He will assume this new position immediately and, at the same time, remain in charge of the Capital Markets operations in the UK. With this appointment Kaupthing Bank aims to further co-ordinate Capital Markets activities within the Group and to improve the overall service to clients. Tim Cockroft brings with him an excellent track record having more than 18 years experience; moreover, Tim has successfully developed the Capital Markets operations at Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander involving corporate finance and broking with a focus on mid-market companies. Prior to joining Kaupthing Bank, Tim was CEO of the brokerage house KBC Peel Hunt.