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Brooks hires ex Credo strategy head

She was previously at Credo Capital, the private client wealth manager, where she was chairman of the group's investment committee.

Lloyds to split its bank advice arm for RDR

Lloyds will create two types of branch-based advisers. Financial consultants will work as protection specialists while a second group will offer “wider financial planning advice”.

Societe Generale expands banking teams

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for Western Europe.

China specialist joins PwC’s UK team

PwC has appointed a specialist in China climate change policy and sustainable business

Bank of America Promotes Banker To New Infrastructure Role

He will report to John Lynch, head of EMEA power, utilities and renewables investment banking, and Jean-Eudes Renier, head of EMEA industrials investment banking.

Mercer expands Birmingham business with new senior appointment

Before joining Mercer he was Head of Executive Search for Independent Ltd.

Field Fisher hires Wedlake Bell corporate chief

Wedlake Bell is currently preparing for a merger with Cumberland Ellis, with the combination set to go live on 1 April.

US firm Sidley hires Linklaters partner for City team

Blackshaw was based in the magic circle firm’s Amsterdam office before transferring to London in 2003 and is now set to join the US firm.

Baker Tilly appoints new audit manager

Cunningham, who will be based in Baker Tilly's Glasgow office, is a specialist in auditing charities and registered social landlords.

Recruitment firm profits slump by £3m as banking sector continues to feel squeeze

The recruiter's results come as the banking industry faces pressure from all sides, as it battles with volatile markets, weak consumer confidence, increased regulatory heat and criticism over pay.

Veritas Asset Management adds to team

Narayanaswamy joins from Fidelity Investments where he spent five years as a global equity analyst, specifically covering global industries including construction materials, capital goods and utilities.

Investec appoints former IMF director Lipschitz

He has held senior positions in three area departments at the IMF, including Asian and Pacific, African and European, as well as holding posts in the policy development and review department.

Momentum hires from BlackRock for UK push

Brown has worked in business development for a number of years, working as a sales director at F&C before moving to Blackrock to work on an educational campaign for wealth managers.

Clyde & Co expands pensions practice with investment expert

She previously worked in the investment management industry and sits on the investment sub-committee of the Society of Pension Lawyers. Read more: http://www.professionalpensions.com/professional-pensions/news/2153549/clyde-expands-pensions-practice-inve

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