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Aegon to set up international division; Asia CEO to exit amid restructure

All units within the Asian and Southern and Eastern European regions are positioned in the Drive for Growth and Scale up for the Future categories.

Lombard Odier strengthens institutional sales team in Germany

She reports to Robert Schlichting, country director for Germany and Austria at Lombard Odier IM.

Kames Capital and Royal London appoint new CEOs

Kames’ parent company is Aegon Asset Management and global chief executive Bas NieuweWeme will take over Davis’ responsibilities as head of European operations on an interim basis.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions hires HDI's Francesco Semprini as head of Italy

Effective November 2019.

Generali Investment Partners expands sales teams in France & Luxembourg and Italy

Mario Petrachi brings to Generali 20 years of experience in the asset management industry.

Asset Control Launches New Practices Group Led By Industry Expert

The new Practices Group will scale to meet expanding client requirements.

Franklin Templeton names country head and branch manager in Italy

The new Italy country head of Franklin Templeton joined the asset management firm in May 2014

Capital Group expands in Benelux with one hire

The appointment follows that of 12 new associates made by the Group in Luxembourg to a range of functions from sales and legal to fund administration roles in Luxembourg throughout 2019.

EFG International appoints new Country Head for Portugal

EFG is pursuing its long-term strategy to develop and expand its presence in Portugal beyond its base in Lisbon in order to further strengthen its footprint in Southern Europe

Close Brothers chief steps down

The Board will now commence a formal search for a successor, considering both internal and external candidates.

eVestment Appointed Managing Director - Head of EMEA

Quittot has been with eVestment for over 10 years

Ashfords hires new IP lawyer

Clare has advised and acted for clients in various fields, but specialises particularly in the financial, energy, transport, media, healthcare, retail, consumer brands and luxury goods sectors.

CBRE Global Investors appoints Head of Asset Management France

Nathalie’s experience is perfectly suited to what we require and will create value for our investors through active asset management initiatives.

State Street adds to Board of Directors

During her tenure she established a leadership team, built a scalable operational platform and implemented a successful distribution and marketing strategy which doubled the firm’s assets under management.

FCA appoints former RBS director head of risk and compliance

Commenting on her appointment, FCA Chief Executive Andrew Bailey said: ‘Sheree brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and has already made a real contribution to the FCA as a Senior Adviser and as Interim Director of Risk and Compliance Oversig

RBS is first UK big four bank to be led by a woman as Rose takes over

Ms Rose is currently the chief executive of the commercial and private banking division.

MN promotes from within to fill asset management director post

MN manages €155 billion ($171.1 billion) in assets for Dutch retirement plans.

Citigroup hires former Credit Suisse banker

Summerfield was previously global head of asset management in Credit Suisse's investment banking and capital markets division, and has more than 20 years of experience providing strategic advice to companies in the sector, the memo added.

Italy's regulator Consob appoints deputy general manager

In addition to her new role, Togna will remain heading the Intermediaries division at Consob.

Finantix Aappoints experienced Business Development Director

According to latest industry figures, the wealth of the world’s 500 richest people is up more than $658 billion this year

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