03/29/2012

Nomura’s global expansion bid turns sour

Fast forward a few years of European sovereign crisis and economic distress and the deal looks less of a steal. Nomura’s European arm lost Y21bn ($252m) in the fourth quarter of last year alone.

03/28/2012

Nomura hires from JPMorgan to head currency trading in London

Foster will report to the co-heads of Europe, Middle East and Africa foreign-exchange trading, Nigel Khakoo and Charlie Lovett-Turner and New York-based Brent Donnelly, global head of G10 spot trading, according to Nomura’s press release.

03/28/2012

UK Asset manager boosts sector research team ‎

“Matthew has extensive experience in the field of industrials research, and has both an outstanding performance record and an excellent reputation with the companies he follows.”

03/27/2012

M&G Vet Joins Hedge Fund RG Investment Capital

Gaughan, previously the co-founder of the Episode macro hedge fund business at M&G Investments, joins RG Investment Capital as a partner and chief operating officer managing all non-investment activity.

03/27/2012

Hiscox bolsters APC division ‎

As Head of Motor, Steve Morse will take on overall responsibility for Hiscox's high value motor line, working closely with brokers to identify areas of growth and developing opportunities through schemes and MGA channels.

03/27/2012

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.

03/26/2012

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.

03/26/2012

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.

03/23/2012

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.

03/23/2012

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.