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European equity chief to leave Syz AM

Clements was a key appointment for Syz Asset Management in 2014, when he was hired from Franklin Templeton to succeed Eric Bendahan

Latham & Watkins hires restructuring partner from Willkie Farr & Gallagher in Paris

Arrival of Alexandra Bigot follows on from insolvency lateral hires in London and New York

Ex-Hargreaves manager launches consolidator

"Fund selectors need to see fund houses that have good performance, but also good operational processes, and the latter is what we can help with."

Premier Miton swoops in on rival's ditched fixed income team

Although it kept the majority of Merian’s flagship strategies intact, some six fund managers were let go in the move.

AIG boss Declan O’Rourke to join Aviva after 27 years

It maintained consumer spending weakness due to the Covid-19 lockdown was “more pronounced” here.

FCA names chief executive

Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 as amended, the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority is appointed by the Treasury.

BNP Paribas Suisse nominates seed investment firm's CEO to board

We are delighted by this nomination, which will enable Carole to bring all her economic and entrepreneurial expertise to our bank

Lane Clark & Peacock appoints Stephen Budge Principal

He arrives in LCP’s growing DC team – which last year saw a 17% increase in revenue – as the pensions industry faces a multitude of challenges.

ING picks veteran as new chief executive

Appointment of insider signals continuity of strategy at Dutch bank, say analysts

Changes to the Composition of the Board of Directors of BME

These resignations come as a result of the full transfer of the shareholding of BME held by Corporación Financiera Alba.

Peter Hetherington to leave Schroders Personal Wealth

He leaves us in a strong position and on track to become a top three financial planning business in the UK.

Global law firm strengthen Sovereign, Energy and Infrastructure practices in Paris

He has significant experience in emerging markets, with a particular focus on French and English-speaking Africa.

Law firm appoints new partner in private wealth team

Tim Adams, partner at Moore Barlow, added: "We are pleased to welcome Naomi to our highly skilled private wealth team, which is now one of the largest private client advisory teams in the South East."

VP Bank (Luxembourg) CEO to leave amid execs reshuffle

General counsel and chief risk officer, Monika Vicandi, will also leave the bank on 19 June.

Capital Group names Global Head of ESG

Ms. Ground has more than 20 years of industry experience, all with Schroders

River and Mercantile expands PVT equities team with analyst hires

The expansion of the PVT team comes after the recent hire of Fund Manager James Sym who has joined to run a range of European funds.

Avendus Wealth Management in double senior hire

Pankaj Fitkariwala, on joining Avendus Wealth said, “Avendus Wealth is renowned for providing innovative, custom-made solutions to an eclectic range of high-quality clients.

BNP Paribas Exits Onshore Wealth Business in India

Existing onshore India clients will be transferred Sharekhan – a wholly-owned subsidiary – which will provide brokerage and investment services.

Top UK bank lobbyist resigns after derogatory comments emerge in Barclays trial

Stephen Jones made remarks about financier Amanda Staveley, who has brought a case against his former employer

Schroder Adveq appoints Head of Secondaries

Christiaan will be joining Schroder Adveq from Unigestion, where he was Co-Head of Secondaries and instrumental in building their secondaries platform.

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