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Barnes to leave UBS ‘dark pool’

He is expected to start his own consultancy business.

Barings appoints Global Head of Distribution

He has over 20 years’ international experience in the asset management industry and has held a number of senior leadership roles within the sector, at firms including Gartmore, Invesco and HSBC Asset Management.

Rule Financial expands Domain team

Prior to her role at Knight Capital Europe she spent eight years at Dresdner Kleinwort, most recently holding the position of Global Head of Client and Cross-Products Services.

Scipion Capital expands London team

The fund, which finances trade in soft and mineral commodities in Africa, has generated positive returns in every month since inception.

Man Group Combines Hedge Fund Units, Names President

He has oversight of the investment operations of Man’s three main investment divisions

SG Wealth steps up recruitment drive to cope with client influx

He was previously an adviser at neighbouring Norwich firm Financial Futures FA

Andrew Peacock joins CBRE as Head of Central London Asset Management

He joins after 24 years at Aviva Investors, where he was a senior member of the team.

Saffery Champness lands HMRC heritage expert

"I had not intended to continue to work after my retirement from HMRC. However, Saffery Champness offered me the chance to continue to work in the specialist area of the national heritage aspects of inheritance tax."

Deutsche Bank asset, wealth management shakeout continues

Deutsche Bank continues to see senior executives exit its asset and wealth management unit

Threadneedle confirms date of CEO succession

In their new roles, both Mr Fleming and Mr Henderson and will report to Ted Truscott, CEO of Global Asset Management for Ameriprise.

Lazard’s Chairman to Retire After 30 Year Career

His career spans three decades at firms including Lazard, which he joined in 2002, helping to expand the bank’s position in Germany as co-head and then sole head of investment banking.

UK equity manager to leave Newton

Newton loses UK Opportunities fund manager and gets co-manager on Balanced fund.

HSBC appoints Malta head of international banking

He has 17 years of experience in financial services including senior management roles within HSBC's personal banking, risk, and commercial banking areas.

Henderson Global Investors appoints COO

She was previously a lawyer at Mallesons Stephens Jacques; joins the team in March.

ING cuts thousands more jobs at retail bank

Explaining the cost cuts, it said more of its customers were shifting their banking online.

Throgmorton Hires ex-Morgan Stanley European Controller

The appointment highlights the increasing institutionalisation of the alternative investment management space.

Psigma continues expansion with opening of first regional office

The opening of the Birmingham office further leverages Psigma’s ability to share the intellectual capital and expertise of the Punter Southall Group which now has eight Birmingham-based wealth management specialists.

Thomson Reuters Is Cutting 2500 Jobs While Bloomberg Is Hiring

Layoffs are about to hit Thomson-Reuters hard. The Financial Times reports that the company will cut 4% of its headcount — 2,500 people — this year.

Old Mutual unveils board changes

Old Mutual has revealed board changes with Danuta Gray joining as a non-executive director

Barclays bolsters Manchester wealth arm with Coutts and UBS hires

Barclays has made two senior hires in its wealth and investment management office based in Manchester, with the appointment of Elizabeth Bird and Samantha Beach.

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