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UBS AM recruits head of impact investing

Narina Mnatsakanian will lead the firm’s expanding impact investment proposition, in the newly created post, drawing on 15 years of experience in heavyweight roles.

NTT DATA strengthens UK Banking Practice with four strategic hires

The new hires Joel Craven, Rajshekar Mylavarapu, Pravin Ningoo and Sumant Kumar play into this growth, and all four have all joined NTT DATA UK&I over the past month.

M&G plc appoints CEO M&G Asset Management

Joseph will have accountability for all investment capabilities

Wren Sterling Group appoints former CEO of Ruffer, Clemmie Vaughan, to NED role

She is Chair-elect of CG Asset Management and was previously a Non-executive Director of Electric & General Investment Fund from 2012 to 2017.

Ex-Punter Southall Top 100 star joins Coutts as fund analyst

After a break following Canaccord’s acquisition of Punter Southall Wealth, former head of fund research Martin Ward heads to Coutts.

Pictet Alternative Advisors expands direct private equity team

The team is to be led by Edmund Buckley, Global Co-Head of Private Equity and Head of Direct Private Equity, based in London, who was recruited in April 2022 from THI Investments to build the direct franchise.

ClearBank appoints CFO in drive for growth

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the business with ClearBank Ltd. reaching profitability in 2022.

KPN nominates Frank Heemskerk to Supervisory Board and proposes to reappoint Jolande Sap

Both appointments will take effect upon a decision of KPN’s shareholders at KPN’s AGM on 12 April 2023.

FNZ appoints Group Chief People Officer to further strengthen its global leadership team

Renata Mrazova brings world-class business and people strategy expertise, that will support FNZ’s culture for growth and ambitions to open up wealth

Crowe hires Alex Hindson as Head of Sustainability

In the UK, Crowe has over 80 partners and a team of 900 professionals, who bring in revenues of over £100 million.

Nicola Hodson first woman CEO of IBM UK and Ireland

The UK and Ireland business is a critical growth and innovation engine for IBM and her strong track record in leading change will help drive sustained growth for our clients and our business.

Swiss Re appoints Group Chief Investment Officer

Velina Peneva is currently Co-Head Client Solutions & Analytics in Swiss Re's Asset Management.

Temenos announces change in leadership team for next phase of growth

The Board of Directors is considering both internal and external candidates and the position is expected to be filled at the latest by the end of 2023.

Comings and Goings at the Alliance of Swiss Wealth Managers

Zug-based Tramondo Investment Partners is the investment arm of a multi-family office group founded over 40 years ago

Alexa Saunders appointed Head of Trusts and Private Wealth at Carey Olsen in Jersey

As the new Head of Trusts and Private Wealth, Alexa brings a depth of experience in advising on a broad range of both non-contentious and semi-contentious trust matters.

Bridges expands strategy team with hire

The hire is part of plans to attract more investors to impact investing, said the fund house, which invests exclusively in the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

Stonehage Fleming appoints Carol Mote as Global Head of HR

She has also acted as a strategic adviser leading M&A transactions from a people perspective.

Oldfield Partners hires emerging markets analyst

Charles Sunnucks

Generational change at the top of ZKB is progressing

At Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Roger Müller will step down from his position as Head of Risk at the end of March.

KBW Bolsters European Investment Banking Franchise

Alistair McKay Named Head of European Investment Banking; Additional Managing Director Hires Announced

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