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Legal & General investment chief to leave

He has formerly worked as head of UK retail at Henderson, chief executive for multi-manager and UK retail at Axa Investment Managers and managing director of multi-manager at Fidelity.

Kleinwort Benson announces senior private wealth management appointments

Announces the immediate appointment of new Executive Director – Business Development, and Director – Business Development.

JC Flowers executive to run RBS bank branches

THE US private equity consortium attempting to buy the 316 branches being sold by Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to hand control of the business to the former chief executive of one of Australia’s largest banks, if it wins the bid.

ECU Group boosts board

The ECU Group has announced further appointments to the Board.

Wright appointment for BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Edward Wright, formerly a partner at Lawrence Tattersalls, as a director within its Sheffield rating team.

Barclays expands Liverpool private bank team with Icap hire

Liverpool is on an upward curve

Investec poaches Argonaut distribution chief

He will be part of the team responsible for developing the asset manager’s key strategic relationships following the implementation of RDR.

Citi CEO announces management team

Citi Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat today announced the roles and responsibilities of the members of his management team

Santander to cut 3,000 jobs after Banesto merger

Santander announced plans to fully absorb its 110 year-old Banesto brand last month, closing 700 branches to cut longer-term costs.

Former Swiftcover exec departs Axa

The departure coincides with those of fellow Swiftcover founder and Axa Personal Lines customer services managing director Dave Fretter and Axa IT director Rod Alderton, who was previously IT application development director at Swiftcover.

UBS Global Asset Management appoints Head of European Consultant Relations

She joins from Towers Watson where she worked for 15 years

Sanlam hires new head of wealth management

Mr Porter has joined from Alexander Forbes Wealth

City of London Investment Group appoints new CEO

Doug Allison assumes the role of CEO from Barry Olliff

London-based boutique names new lead on US equity fund

This follows the high profile departure of former lead manager Peter Kaye

London-based boutique names new lead on US equity fund

This follows the high profile departure of former lead manager Peter Kaye, who stepped down from the fund last month and is set to join Fidelity in the first quarter of 2013.

Barings appoints Head of Client Service

She joins Barings from Invesco Perpetual, where she worked for 11 years

Harry Wulfsohn leaves Stenham

Stenham retreats from institutional market

FSA backs down to give billionaire route to the top at Metro Bank

The Financial Services Authority’s concerns were said to have related to a 2007 investigation by US regulators into Commerce Bank, a US lender founded by Mr Hill.

SAM poaches experienced advisers from rival

“The financial advisory industry is facing up to a new world in terms of working practices and this is something that the SAM team has met head on.”

Holland joins UBS alumni at Getco

Holland held a variety of senior roles in Asian and European equity markets during a 24-year career at the Swiss banking group.

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