Milan - contributing to peace People ih w -X Indoor kick-off Sporting Singapore 2 International - v Rabo Italia was one of a group of corporate sponsors whose funding ensured the publication of a fascinating book on excavations carried out by Italian archeo- logists in present-day Jordan.The village of Umm al- Rasas, known to the ancients as Kastron Mefaa, proved unique in many ways, but most specifically because the fabulous mosaics unearthed by archeologists showed it had once been inhabited by both Christians and Mus- lims simultaneously - and peacefully. 'Besides the fact that cultural sponsorship is part of the Rabobank tradition, we also feit this was a truly illuminating project, especially today,' says Roberto de Cardona. 'What the excavations show is that people of different faiths lived together harmoniously.' The team of archeologists have discovered a Christian church on the site built in the 8th century when Umm al-Rasas was governed by a Muslin caliphate. However, the whole village is a treasure-house of glorious mosaic work and, according to archeologist Fr. Michele Picci- rillo, who leads the excavations, these bear witness not only to the coexistence between the Christian and Mus- lim worlds: 'But also to the fact that each maintained their own traditions.' Umm al-Rasas is a multi-lingual book full of colour and black/white plates of the fabulous finds made by the team. lts publication is part of a greater aim to transform the site into an archeological park in the hope of stimulating and strengthening links between the western and eastern Meditteranean. Paris' dealing room reigned supreme at the bank's indoor football tournament. The dealers carried off a 'Cup' which was presented during an informal drinks party at Derek Duke's home after the games. Rabobank France has now issued a chal- lenge to any other indoor side within the group that would like to take on its champions. Any offers? The winning team -Joachim Krinke, Pierre Heros, Laurent Estachy, Thierry Lacorre and Marwan El Khoury. Cbicago Ruth Bertolozzi join- ed the team in the Windy City as administrative assistant on November 21. She brings ex- tensive admin skills to the bank from Citicorp North America. London Neil Robinson has been appointed head of struc- tured finance. He joined the bank on November 14. Deputy manager Deborah Hand has strengthened the administration settlements team. Her appoint- ment became effective on November 28. The loans and admin department has a new clerk. Lisa Fisher began her new job on December 5. Luxembourg Philippe Del- tomme was appointed deputy general manager of the Luxem bourg operation on November 1Most recently, he was vice president responsible for the whole private banking unit at Chase Manhattan in Luxem bourg. But also brings a wide range of experience in financial law, tax law and European law to his new position. Madrid Javier Gefaell left Pop- ular Rabobank to take up a position as marketing manager Euro-pensions with jv partner Banco Popular Espanol. New York Ciara McGeary join ed the bank as group secretary to the agribusiness department. Senior accountant Noel Ratner comes to the bank via Bankers Trust, Citibank and The Dai-I- The weather was ariything but kind to participants in the recent ABC-Stout Interna tional Half Ironman triathlon. High temperatures made the two-kilometre swim a relief after a gruelling 75-kilometre cycle tour and 16-kilometre run. But the Singapore office's two relay teams and two individual entrants came through with flying colours. More than 30 supporters cheered on the Rabo- chi Kangyo Bank. Ellen Tack- ling has been appointed deputy manager of the credit depart ment. She has more than 10 years of banking experience, gained most recently with ABN AMRO where she worked as senior lending officer. Ian Spence strengthens the treasury department as forex trader. His varied experience includes Chemical Bank and Merrill Lynch International. Sivanand Navth worked for Estee Lauder for 16 years before joining the bank as general services clerk. Letters of credit clerk Noelia Vasquez brings almost 20 years of experience with Continental Bank International to her new position with Rabobank. All appointments already effective. Private banking - strategie business unit. The unit has two new additions. Fred Huibers was appointed head of the Rabobank Asset Management Group. After working as fund manager for the Robeco Group, Huibers subsequently joined IRIS before moving over to his new position in Utrecht. Head of estate planning Peter Coffeng began his career as a tax inspector before going into consultancy with Loyens and Volkmaars where he specialized in family tax planning and tax planning for managers/owners of private companies. Both ap pointments already effective. bankers and did a bit of pro motion for the bank while they were at it. As the picture shows, special- ly designed T-shirts announced the bank's participation in this tough competition, although the legend could just as easily have read: My dad's the greatest...

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