Hamburg bank MM Warburg has brought in two new specialists from rival Berenberg Bank to boost its shipping offering.

The independent lender said it had hired experienced maritime industry bankers Jens Dose and Christian Speer, both 46.

“Together with their experienced team both are offering comprehensive banking services for the national and international shipping industry,” it added.

Dose was previously Berenberg Bank’s director of international shipping and has been working on a senior level with shipping clients for many years.

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