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JPMAM shuffles managers on UK equity funds

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has introduced individual lead managers on three UK equity funds previously run by a single team.

Quilter Cheviot appoints two to executive committee

Quilter Cheviot chief executive Martin Baines says: “The promotion of Jane and Andy is a reflection of the value they bring to the business and of our ambitious growth trajectory.

Leading global growth private equity firm announces Global Staff Promotions

A leading global growth private equity firm, today announced promotions of eight staff members in TA's Boston, Hong Kong, London, Menlo Park and Mumbai offices, effective January 1, 2014.

Schroders appoints wealth and private banking chief risk officer

Schroders has appointed Andrew Shiels as chief risk officer for its private banking and wealth management team.

L&G Hires BNP Paribas' Multi-Asset Research Head

Willem Klijnstra and Chris Jeffery will work on tactical asset allocation research and strategy when they join the firm in March.

JP Morgan shuffles UK equity fund managers

As a result, Ian Butler has been made lead manager of the £138m JPM UK Strategic Equity Income fund. Thomas Buckingham and Ben Stapley will remain portfolio managers on the fund.

Henderson beefs up product team with ex-Schroders & Gartmore duo

The firm has also taken on Calyn Chan Gardner, who previously worked at Schroders, as product development manager for Europe and Asia.

Charles Stanley compliance director departs

Charles Stanley compliance director Venetia Malpas has left the firm to take early retirement.

Smith & Williamson boosts sales team with Premier hire

Smith & Williamson hires Premier Asset Management’s Chris Norsworthy into sales team.

Accenture Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Accenture has made key appointments to its global leadership team, creating new roles in strategic areas of its business.

KPMG Expands Tax Team

Two new directors have been appointed at KPMG's tax team in the Thames Valley.

Lazard Hires Sovereign Advisory Group MD

Lazard Ltd announced today that Bozidar Djelic has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Sovereign Advisory Group, based in Paris.

Square Mile Takes on Simon Davies as Chairman

Square Mile Investment Research has appointed Simon Davies to role of chairman and founding investor.

FCA hires ex-Kleinwort Benson CEO as head of wealth management

He also previously worked at Merrill Lynch, SG Hambros, and Coutts.

Coutts Finance Director Quits

Coutts & Co UK finance director has left the business after three years.

FinnCap Hires Investment Trust Team

Paul Harrington joins from Westhouse Securities and James Simpson from Jefferies.

Bundesbank’s Lautenschlaeger Nears Appointment to ECB Board

Bundesbank Vice President Sabine Lautenschlaeger’s appointment to the European Central Bank Executive Board will be fast-tracked after no euro-area country challenged Germany’s claim to the seat.

Close Brothers hires PSigma multi-asset specialist

Close Brothers Asset Management has hired PSigma Investment Management's Seton Craven.

Speranza takes UBS FIG helm after Ellison leaves

He left the bank to pursue outside opportunities according to the memo

Close Brothers bolsters bespoke team with new hire

Seton will be a senior member of the Bespoke Investment Team which reports to Nancy Curtin.

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