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JLT EB expands buyout team

JLT Employee Benefits has appointed James Staveley-Wadham as principal amid increased demand for its de-risking services.

JP Morgan appoints head of trust sales

It is important that we also have a best-in-class sales and marketing presence

Zurich UK Life appoints new head of retail platform strategy

He will be responsible for delivering on our platform commitments and communicating all of our new platform deliveries and changes externally - to all interested parties.

New partners join Grant Thornton Cyprus

Grant Thornton one of the leading accounting practices on the island, has admission three new partners to the firm:

Turcan Connell Asset Management bolsters ranks with triple hire

Turcan Connell Asset Management (TCAM) has increased its investment team’s head count by three, as the firm’s assets passed £1 billion.

Fidelity's head of asset management to Step Down

He has no immediate career plans but will likely return to the asset-management industry after a break.

Schroders multi-asset Europe head to depart

There are no planned changes on any of the funds’ investment objectives

‘Top bankers could quit RBS if bonuses capped’

THE City has closed ranks against moves to cap bonuses at Royal Bank of Scotland to 100 per cent of basic salary, claiming it could spark an exodus of top talent.

JP Morgan appoints head of insurance and platform sales

Hohlachoff was previously SEI head of investment solutions for emerging markets, Europe and Asia.

Ex Deutsche Bank exec joins Lombard Odier as partner

Like many Swiss private banks, Lombard Odier is pushing out of its home market against the backdrop of pressure on banking secrecy, which is shrinking profits from private banking in Switzerland.

Henderson hires M&G manager for UK Property fund

The fund invested over £400 million over the course of the year following significant inflows.

Aviva chief financial officer quits

Aviva chief financial officer Pat Regan is to leave the company after three years to take up a post in Australia.

Zurich UK Life appoints head of retail platform strategy

Zurich UK Life has promoted Alistair Wilson to the newly created role of head of retail platform strategy.

Defaqto hires ex-Close man Potaczek to lead fund research

Independent researcher Defaqto has appointed Frank Potaczek for the newly created role of head of insight and consulting for its fund management proposition.

Baker Tilly appoints corporate finance head for the south

Kirsty Sandwell joined Baker Tilly in 2001 and is a mid-market M&A and private equity transaction specialist.

Carmignac hires new manager as commodities chief steps down

Carmignac Gestion has appointed Michael Hulme as manager of the €670m Carmignac Commodities fund.

AIC board shuffled as Barron and Nott retire

JPMAM head of investment trusts Simon Crinage and Thomas Miller Investment head of UK private investment management Harry Morgan will replace the exiting board members.

SEI appoints ex-Skandia chief as MD

Further Organizational Announcements Include Jim London’s Appointment to U.K. Chief Operating Officer; Ryan Hicke Returning to U.S. in Executive Position Supporting Private Banks Team

Willis Launches Global Human Capital & Benefits Practice

Willis Group Holdings the global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, is creating a new global Human Capital & Benefits Practice led by Tim Wright

SVM appoints two deputy fund managers

SVM Asset Management has promoted Craig Jeruzal and Alasdair Birch to deputy fund managers on two of its funds.

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