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Smith & Williamson appoints ex-Fidelity finance chief

He spent 17 years at the US and Canada branches of the investment giant, latterly as a senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Smith & Williamson appoints leading private client tax specialist

A leading private client tax specialist is joining the Bristol office of Smith & Williamson, as it aims to become the “highest rated private client office in the South West”.

Smith & Williamson appoints leading private client tax specialist

A leading private client tax specialist is joining the Bristol office of Smith & Williamson, as it aims to become the “highest rated private client office in the South West”.

Cavendish announces two new Partner promotions

Cavendish Corporate Finance has announced two new Partner promotions following the completion of five deals in January, which underlines the firm’s strong start to 2012.

Senior figure leaves Quilter

The deputy manager for the managed portfolio service will take over responsibility for its management.

Leading UK Stockbroker hires ex BNP Paribas UK wealth head

This newly created role will position him to guide Walker Crips through the next phase of its development and to promote the growth and expansion of its private client business.

Rowan Dartington hires new business development director

Rowan Dartington offers the Signature direcretionary investment management service to advisers.

Santander raids rivals as it beefs up Scots team

SANTANDER has raided rival Lloyds Banking Group as it looks to beef up its Scottish presence.

HSBC Names head of Yuan Business in London

HSBC Holdings PLC has appointed an executive in London to lead the bank’s efforts in helping the city become a trading hub for the Chinese yuan, as yuan-related business has become an important source of growth for the British bank.

Credit Suisse appoints co-head for European M&A

He took joint responsibility for the global emerging markets M&A business in 2010.

Renaissance AM hires CEO from HSBC fund arm

Additionally, Plamen Monovski who joined RAM in 2010 was named president, on top of his existing role as chief investment officer.

Nestlé appoints Schroders to co-run in-house fund

Robusta Asset Management has appointed the largest listed investment manager in the United Kingdom to co-manage its emerging markets fund, according to an announcement on the Irish Stock Exchange.

Shore Capital hires from Evolution and MF Global

Alex Stewart has also come on board at Shore, and previously held senior positions at Evolution and Dresdner Kleinwort.

Heritage International Fund Managers makes a host of new appointments

Heritage International Fund Managers Limited (HIFM) continues to develop its services and has made a host of new appointments.

Mercer bolsters alternatives boutique with infrastructure specialist

He joins from Australian-headquartered consulting and asset management boutique Access Capital Advisers

Clarion appoints new head of marketing and communications

In his new post he will aim to help raise the firms profile among potential clients, other professional services firms and in the independent financial advice sector.

Fairbairn Private Bank announces two new senior appointments

These significant appointments reflect the company’s continued growth and expansion.

Lombard makes senior management changes

Two big changes for Lombard management

Garbutt strengthens team with wealth management MD

Arden Winch has appointed Adam Banks as the area sales manager for Sheffield and Rotherham, with Ed Mallinder replacing him as area sales manager for Barnsley, Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. Mr Banks joined Arden Winch more than four years ago. Mr Mal

Top London Hedge Fund Lawyers Switch Firms

They will also work closely with the firm’s market-leading international funds teams and clients in New York, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Abu Dhabi and Beijing.

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