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Asset manager Algebris appoints former BoE deputy governor Jon Cunliffe as chair

Cunliffe was the deputy governor of the BoE with responsibility for financial stability from 2013 to 2023

Tippie Malgwi promoted to Head of High-Net-Worth and Diaspora Banking at Afin Bank

He brings a unique combination of mortgage knowledge and understanding of customer needs

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management appoints new Group Head of Private markets

Laurence will report to Edmond de Rothschild AM’s CEO Christophe Caspar and joins Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management executive committee

New CEO at Swiss private banking service provider

As CEO, Bernay will drive the further development and transformation of Azqore

New Head of Sales for Lombard Odier Investment Managers

The institutional asset management division of the Lombard-Odier Group has a new head of sales for Switzerland.

Matthias Kottmann is the new president of the radicant board of directors.

Matthias Kottmann is a member of the Executive Board of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) and is responsible for the Private Wealth and Financial Advisory division.

Fairstone Group founder departs for new venture

The founder of a national wealth management firm has left the business.

VG Appoints William Douglas as Chief Executive Officer

William’s appointment supports VG’s growth ambition including further expansion into Dublin and the Middle East planned for 2026.

SJP hires Blinoff to oversee bespoke investment offering

Newly created director of investment solutions will involve developing tax-advantaged propositions and DFM trading.

Freeths expands Private Client services with senior hire in the North

She has acted as trustee for multiple high-value charitable and family trusts and is widely recognised for her leadership in the sector

Josh Herson appointed to JOHCM UK Equity Income Team

Josh joins Senior Fund Managers James Lowen and Clive Beagles, bringing extensive experience in UK equities and portfolio management from Brooks Macdonald and Saunderson House.

Amundi: Appointments

These appointments are effective since January 1, 2026.

Zurich multi-family office names senior partner

Reto Frei has joined Helvetic Trust as a senior partner.

Vontobel recruits relationship managers from UBS and ZKB

Christopher Huwyler and Sebastian Luck have joined Vontobel as relationship managers.

BDO appoints new Chairman of the Board of Directors

The management team will be replaced with internal managers, and changes are also taking place at the various locations.

Callum Beaton succeeds Nicola Stacey as CII president

He subsequently spent almost two decades in the captive insurance sector, becoming CEO of a captive management company and deputy CEO of its parent group.

Brooks portfolio management head exits for JO Hambro

Josh Herson’s switch to co-manage the £1.9bn JOHCM UK Equity Income fund continues a period of personnel turnover at Brooks Macdonald.

BlackRock hires two senior PMs for $30bn European equities team

The world’s largest asset manager has snapped up a duo from Columbia Threadneedle and Janus Henderson, who are dropping multi-billion-dollar funds as they leave.

Ruffer 20-year veteran opts against returning after sabbatical

Alex Lennard has decided to leave Ruffer following a year-long sabbatical at the London Business School.

Neil Lawrinson returns to Forvis Mazars as partner

His appointment underlines our ambition to continuously strengthen audit methodology and empower our teams to deliver exceptional quality.

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