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Ex-Julius Baer global CIO exits Fisch board of directors

The owner and chairman of HFL Invest stepped down on 31 December

HTB appoints head of specialist mortgages proposition in new ‘pivotal’ role

While at Aldermore and Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, he also held credit, underwriting and customer relationship roles.

Evelyn Partners bolsters Midlands presence with Financial Planner appointment

Declan will be based at Evelyn Partners’ Birmingham office at 103 Colmore Row.

David Elliman named global chief of software engineering at Zühlke

He will help the firm’s clients to make the most of innovative new technologies such as AI.

Santander appoints new global CEO of Openbank

He will also manage Digital Consumer Bank’s non-auto consumer business and the buy-now, pay-later business (including Zinia).

M&G appoints Allianz’s chief for its £74bn private markets business

At Allianz Deblanc led and developed the firm’s private markets capability and was instrumental in growing its private debt franchise.

IQ-EQ names new Global Head of Debt, Capital Markets & Corporate

In her new role, Joanne will lead the overall growth strategy of IQ-EQ’s DCMC segment and seek to develop new business opportunities across all areas of the debt, capital markets and corporate services space.

Top 50 IAM names new chief investment officer

Simon Lutz, who worked in Baumann & Cie and UBS, took a new role at Tareno this month.

Deutsche Bank to slash 3500 jobs

The bank says the measures are expected to lead to a reduction of approximately 3,500 roles, mainly in non-client-facing back office areas.

Ascot Lloyd starts search for CEO as Stockton departs

Stockton, who has been chief executive officer since September 2015, will remain in the role while overseeing the transition and appointment of his successor.

Santander names Petri Nikkilä as new Openbank CEO

As CEO, the group says Nikkilä will “lead the Openbank business in its current markets and continue to promote its international expansion”.

2plan appoints Claire Limon as managing director

Prior to that she held senior roles at Countrywide and Bank of Scotland.

Aegon UK appoints new chair to board of directors

She replaces previous chair Mike Rogers, who stepped down after six years in the role.

2plan appoints managing director

Launched in 2007, 2plan has provided administration, technology, and regulatory support to financial advisers around the country.

Man GLG CEO Teun Johnston exits amid internal reorganisation

GLG name dropped

Rathbones Bristol head James Fox retires after 30 years

Amos Nelson has been named regional director of Rathbones Investment Management in Bristol.

Julius Baer CEO Reportedly Stepping Down

Board member David Nicol, who led the governance and risk committee, will also step down.

BlackRock Switzerland chief investment strategist Martin Lück steps down

He has held the role since 2015 and will be succeeded by Ann-Katrin Petersen.

Eurex Names Robbert Booij as CEO amid Brexit Uncertainties

Departing from the conventional German leadership, Booij, formerly of ABN Amro, brings a fresh perspective to Eurex's strategic direction.

GAM Fund Management Limited board names new chair

Grainne Dooley is to succeed the late Gerard Thomas Young on the asset manager's Irish entity.

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