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Olympics director joins Ashcourt Rowan board

He will take on his new role from April.

Fidelity’s retail business head exits for CEO role at Zurich ‎

Hugh Mullan takes on the role of managing director of Fidelity Worldwide Investment's UK defined contribution and retail business.

Aviva Investors chief to leave

In January, Aviva Investors announced it was to cut 160 jobs worldwide in a bid to reduce its presence in the retail space, with its London-based European, emerging markets, global and SRI equity desks closing.

Margaret Cole on greed and bad bosses

In fact, Ms Cole looks like the cat that got the cream. We meet in a tiny room at the Financial Services Authority's offices at Canary Wharf and she's looking tanned and fit after a holiday in Thailand.

Close AM relationship head and CFO to depart

The exact reasons for their departures are not known, although a spokesperson said they were leaving to pursue ‘alternative opportunities’.

Skandia UK appoints new Head of Protection

He was Head of Sales and Marketing at Ageas Protect and prior to that he led the Protection and Investment Marketing teams at Friends Provident.

Rathbones expands Edinburgh office

He joins Rathbones from Turcan Connell Solicitors & Asset Managers where he has worked for over five years, managing investments for private clients, charities, trusts and family offices.

Henderson's head of global equities exits

Beesley joins from Trinity Street Asset Management and will begin on April 2. He has previously worked for Mercury Asset Management and JP Morgan Asset Management.

Lloyds plans 500 new jobs despite fears over sell-off to the Co-op

The spokesman said a “large number” of the 500 additional jobs would go to Livingston.

Kames Capital appoints Head of Overseas Equities

His appointment comes as Kames Capital looks to strengthen its overseas equity capabilities and bolster the equity contribution to its successful Multi Asset Group and its asset allocation process.

James Hambro & Partners hires from Barclays and Barings

James Hambro & Partners has unveiled a string of new hires and partners as it looks to strengthen its team.

Sandler to step down as chairman of Ignis parent

Ron Sandler is to step down as chairman of Phoenix Group, the parent company of Ignis Asset Management.

Rathbones raids three rivals for quadruple hire ‎

Rathbone Investment Management has completed a four-strong hiring spree from rivals Brewin Dolphin, Newton Investment Management and Turcan Connell.

Three fund managers go in Aviva Investors shake-up‎

There is still an ongoing consultation process, stemming from the company’s business review, with the possibility of as many as 160 job losses.

Alvarez & Marsal Expands French Team

He joins A&M from CMA-CGM

Bofa's co-head of Europe distressed debt quits

Guy, who was based in the bank's London office, said in a phone interview that he has "no intention of taking a role in another investment bank."

Ex-banker joins BlueCrest in hedge fund return

He co-founded London-based hedge fund firm Northbay Investment Management in 2002 but later saw the firm shut down

Exchanges body to appoint chief executive

The board of the Paris-based body, whose members include NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Börse, BM&FBovespa and Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, met in New York on Monday to discuss the move

Canaccord and Collins Stewart to axe 100 jobs

Nearly 100 staff will be made redundant on Thursday when Canaccord Financial completes its acquisition of Collins Stewart Hawkpoint, as London’s stockbroking industry continues to shed capacity.

Warburg Pincus boosts emerging markets team

Simon Eyers joins Warburg Pincus after serving as a founding Partner of 4D Global Energy Advisors, a private equity firm specialising in the energy sector. Prior to 4D, he worked in energy investment banking at SG Warburg, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse

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