MUFG EMEA has today announced the appointment of Natascha Winberg as Head of Financial Institutions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of MUFG's continued commitment to offering a wide range of services to financial institutions, Natascha will focus on growing MUFG's presence and building strong relationships in these markets.

For the past several years, Natascha has been responsible for Financial Institutions across Debt Capital Markets primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Barclays, after commencing her career within Barclays' Equity and Funds Structured Solutions.

Natascha joined MUFG EMEA on 14th February 2024 and is based MUFG's Frankfurt office. She will report into Stef Merckx, Managing Director of Financial Institutions Coverage, MUFG EMEA.

MUFG's financial institutions group provides a wide range of services through commercial, trust banking and securities services. Clients benefit from MUFG's robust networks and global capabilities.

Matteo Ferrario, Head of FIG, Sponsor Coverage and Leveraged Finance, MUFG EMEA, commented:

"I am delighted to have Natascha join the team as we look to grow team as we look to build our financial institutions coverage in these important European markets. MUFG prides itself on being a relationship bank and as we navigate today's world, these relationships take on even greater importance.

With Natascha on board, we hope to be able to support our clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with products and solutions to best suited to their needs."

Natascha Winberg, Head of Financial Institutions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, MUFG EMEA, said:

"It is a very exciting time to join MUFG and with a emphasis on further building the FIG business in these markets, I look forward strengthening relationships and working with my new colleagues to support clients with their bespoke requirements."