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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.”

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.

Thesis Asset Management announces new appointments

Lawrence Cook and Neil Lloyd join Thesis Asset Management to undertake the roles of Business Development & Marketing Director and Risk & Compliance Manager respectively.

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.

Olympics director joins Ashcourt Rowan board

He will take on his new role from April.

Fidelity’s retail business head exits for CEO role at Zurich ‎

Hugh Mullan takes on the role of managing director of Fidelity Worldwide Investment's UK defined contribution and retail business.

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.

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.

Close AM relationship head and CFO to depart

The exact reasons for their departures are not known, although a spokesperson said they were leaving to pursue ‘alternative opportunities’.

Skandia UK appoints new Head of Protection

He was Head of Sales and Marketing at Ageas Protect and prior to that he led the Protection and Investment Marketing teams at Friends Provident.

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.

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.

Lloyds plans 500 new jobs despite fears over sell-off to the Co-op

The spokesman said a “large number” of the 500 additional jobs would go to Livingston.

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.

James Hambro & Partners hires from Barclays and Barings

James Hambro & Partners has unveiled a string of new hires and partners as it looks to strengthen its team.

Sandler to step down as chairman of Ignis parent

Ron Sandler is to step down as chairman of Phoenix Group, the parent company of Ignis Asset Management.

Rathbones raids three rivals for quadruple hire ‎

Rathbone Investment Management has completed a four-strong hiring spree from rivals Brewin Dolphin, Newton Investment Management and Turcan Connell.

Three fund managers go in Aviva Investors shake-up‎

There is still an ongoing consultation process, stemming from the company’s business review, with the possibility of as many as 160 job losses.

Alvarez & Marsal Expands French Team

He joins A&M from CMA-CGM

Bofa's co-head of Europe distressed debt quits

Guy, who was based in the bank's London office, said in a phone interview that he has "no intention of taking a role in another investment bank."

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