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Distribution Chief Leaves UK Asset Manager ‎

The group is not yet looking for a replacement.

Cazenove Capital appoints Head of European Sales

He joins from GAM London Limited where as Client Director he built a strong track record in promoting a range of single manager hedge funds, global fixed income and absolute return emerging market debt strategies across the UK, Continental Europe, Austral

First State appoints global head of SRI

Oulton is also currently the vice president of the sustainable investment forum Eurosif and a director of the UK sustainable investment and finance forum UKSIF.

Sarasin & Partners adds three new partners

Guy Monson, Chief Investment Officer said: “We are delighted to announce the promotion of these three experienced colleagues.

Liechtenstein-based private bank hires Merrill's ME wealth chief

The bank has hired at least six private bankers from Swiss rival Clariden Leu for the business, the sources had said at the time.

RBC Dexia appoints head of Portfolio Solution

Reporting to Susan Pike, Global head MPS, Hirtenstein will be based in RBC Dexia's London office and work closely with MPS product managers.

UK wealth manager expands Shrewsbury team

pansion plans for the future. This is a very exciting challenge for me and I look forward to supporting the team.”

At Barclays, the Search Is On for a Chief Who Can Restore Its Reputation

“People who have the qualities necessary to run a bank as important as Barclays are not that many.”

Argonaut Capital Partners appoints Head of Distribution

He joins the firm from Hammersmith-based Neptune Investment Management, where he was Head of Strategic Partnerships

FRM research head takes CEO role at Marble Bar

The head of research at FRM has become the first senior departure from the fund of funds manager since it was acquired by Man Group in May its plans to acquire the fund of funds manager.

Bob Diamond resigns from Barclays: the full statement

Outgoing chairman Marcus Agius, who announced his resignation on Monday, will become full-time chairman and lead the search for a new chief executive.

Jafar Amin Joins Wells Fargo's Global Financial Institutions Division

Serving more than 3,000 banks in 130 countries, Wells Fargo's GFI business provides payments, collections, trade services,

Agius to leave Barclays over rate fixing scandal

Shareholders, politicians and the public have been dismayed by the latest evidence of abuse within Britain’s financial industry and are clamouring for action.The Board has also agreed to launch an audit of our business practices.

Four RBS traders sacked for fixing bank rate

The revelation comes after the state-rescued RBS confirmed it was being investigated for manipulating the rates at which banks lend to each other.

LLB appoints new head of private banking

He was previously a partner at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company in the function of Head of Swiss Private Banking and Risk Management Practice.

Marex to hire up to 100 in bid for status

The hiring spree would increase Marex Spectron’s global staff by nearly a fifth to 700, triple its headcount three years ago.

Leading Swiss private bank appoints Head of UK Institutional Client Relationship Management

He has over 17 years of investment industry experience gained from his role at Hermes Fund Managers where he was Head of Client Relations, responsible for clients across multiple distribution channels.

Psigma appoints new COO

She has held a number of senior positions at Chemical Bank, JP Morgan, UBS and recently worked at HSBC in Dubai as their COO for Global Banking, Markets & Private Bank.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch leaves Croydon, taking 200 jobs

ROUND 200 jobs will be lost to Croydon when Bank of America Merrill Lynch closes its data centre in the town early next year.

Close Brothers Asset Management announces senior appointment

He was previously operational readiness director at Legal & General Assurance Society and had held a number of senior roles within the group.

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