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Barclays hires Ashton-Rigby as CIO from JP Morgan

Ashton-Rigby has spent three years at JP Morgan and previously worked at UBS and Deutsche Bank.

SVM’s Colin McLean elected Vice Chair of CFA Institute Board of Governors

I look forward to supporting the incoming Chair and working with my fellow governors on the activity planned for the year ahead.

Armajaro Asset Management CEO departs

The chief executive of commodities hedge fund Armajaro Asset Management, best known for its command of the cocoa market, has left his position.

JP Morgan promotes duo after Norrey retirement

A JP Morgan spokesperson confirmed the moves.

Macquarie appoints new head of cash trading in Europe

The bank said Stancliffe was the latest in a series of hires to its Macquarie Securities unit, as the institutional equities business is known.

BDB promotes five to partnership

A year on year increasing trend. 19 lawyers in total have been promoted at the firm

Thomas Moore to join Invesco's Henley fixed interest investment team

Moore joins from Morgan Stanley & Co, where he was managing director and head of European credit analytics.

Two board members of Vatican bank quit over policy differences

The IOR, as the bank is known, has been going through a years-long process to comply with international anti-money laundering norms after a series of scandals.

Instinet Europe Names new CEO

He is exceptionally well suited to lead Instinet Europe forward having served as a key member of our management team for more than 13 years

Catella strengthens its Finnish corporate finance activities

He has extensive experience from real estate related transactions and corporate finance in the Finnish market working with leading Companies.

HSBC's boardroom pay chief set to quit

He has had a tough task at hand at HSBC as the bank is overhauling the way its executives are rewarded.

Savills Investment Management appoints CEO for Europe

Savills IM has also appointed Thomas Guetle and Axel Kraus as coheads of its much expanded German business, following the acquisition of SEB Asset Management in 2015.

Boyd becomes the latest Linklaters partner to jump ship to Kirkland

Boyd leaves Linklaters after 13 years at the Magic Circle firm, having joined as a trainee in 2003.

SS&C Unveils New SS&C Advent Executive Team

The appointments balance continuity in key positions with the elevation of the next generation of leaders.

Armstrong Watson boosts Wealth Management team

He is well known in the local area and is looking forward to sharing his experience and knowledge in order to support more individuals in achieving their financial goals as part of his role at Armstrong Watson.

SLI real estate head exits after 25 years

Mr Britton, who joined the fund house in 2006, manages the Standard Life Unit Linked Life fund and the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority advisory mandate.

UniCredit CEO to step down after losing investor support

Ghizzoni repeatedly ruled out selling shares, instead focusing on improving profit and asset sales.

Julius Baer adds to investment team

He brings 14 years of investment industry experience to his new role

Architas hires Barclays veteran to replace Rock

Mr Georgeson added Mr Arguello’s appointment comes as the firm gears up to launch a range of managed portfolios.

ABN AMRO rejigs Asia debt solutions team

Prior to his promotion, McGirr was the head of distribution for Asia at ABN AMRO for four years, according to his LinkedIn profile.

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