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ECU Group announces senior appointments

The ECU Group today announced the appointment of a number of senior executive and non executive directors, who have also become significant investors in the company.

Former 3M boss appointed to advise Rothschild

“I’ve dealt with Rothschilds over the years and have found them to be a wonderfully honourable bank.

Deutsche PWM intermediaries head to retire

He plans to retire by the end of the year and will work closely with his successor Robinson over the next month to ensure a smooth transition.

Henderson prepares to cut more jobs and downsize fund range

In the New Year, the group is also looking to close a number of non-core funds as it prepares itself for the post-RDR world.

Ex-Skandia research head joins Russell Investments

Russell Investments has made two appointments to its global fixed income team in London.

UBS appoints head of global real estate

He replaced Paul Marcuse, who has held the role since 2007 and is leaving the firm to pursue new opportunities.

I lost job for not being a Muslim, claims banker

A British boss lost his six-figure salary job at a Kuwati-owned investment bank because he wasn't a Muslim, a tribunal heard.

The £94k RBS banker sacked for spree on company card

The tribunal heard that he used the company card to pay for a flight in Russia, a hotel in Egypt, £900 in taxi fares and hundreds of pounds worth of meals and nightclub bills.

Signia Wealth swoops on rival to hire right hand man to founder

He had been at Schroders for more than a decade as part of a career that includes a stint in a senior role at Rothschild.

Barclays managing director of intermediaries appointed Imla chairman

He will replace outgoing chairman John Heron, who is the managing director of Paragon Mortgages

Italy's Banca Esperia hires Del Piccolo from UBI Banca

He will focus on developing relationships with local managers and entrepreneurs

Ignis appoints sales director for Benelux region

He will be responsible for developing Ignis’ sales across the Benelux region

Swiss private bank poaches BNY Mellon investment solutions head

He joined from BNY Mellon where he worked as head of investment solutions for two years from June 2010.

Aviva appoints former AIA boss as CEO

Aviva Plc named Mark Wilson, a former head of Asian rival AIA Group Ltd

Standard Life to shed 140 jobs in restructuring process

The company said the move was in response to regulatory changes such as pensions reform and the retail distribution review (RDR).

BNP Paribas strengthens wholesale focus in Germany

He has been at BNP Paribas since 2002, having previously worked at Raiffeisen Bank and Bank Austria.

Tower Watson hires former Pioneer Investment Management exec to head Italy investment arm

"As a result of this demand from our clients, we have decided to expand in this area as we are capable of adding value to their portfolios, especially in the increasingly complex and volatile financial markets."

Barclays Names Head of European Investment Banking

The lender is “maintaining a strong regional team that is aligned with our global business

BNY Mellon Service KAG boosts board

She will be responsible for operations including fund accounting, data management, risk controlling and compliance monitoring.

Psigma hires Williams de Broë compliance boss

She has 20 years’ financial services experience and joints from Williams de Broë where she was head of compliance.

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