06/22/2015
Ex-HSBC CIO takes reins of new multi-asset strategy
The Multi-Asset Growth fund will invest in a broad range of assets, including equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds, with a tilt towards alternatives.
Executive Moves
06/22/2015
European fund trade body elects Union's Schindler as president
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) on Monday said it had elected Union Investment executive board member Alexander Schindler as president
06/22/2015
Yearsley to exit Charles Stanley Direct
Yearsley's departure from Charles Stanley Direct follows that of investment director Douglas McNeill
06/22/2015
F&C hires former iShares MD to spearhead ETF push
F&C has hired former iShares managing director Marc Knowles to head up its passives push as the group prepares to launch a trio of exchange-traded funds
06/22/2015
IDAD aims to grow African business with new hire
Investment Design & Distribution, the UK-based structured products specialist, said it is looking to grow its business in Africa with the appointment of Graeme McCallion.
06/22/2015
JP Morgan Asset Management hires global strategist from Credit Suisse
Before joining JP Morgan, Maharaj was at Credit Suisse were she was director for the European interest rate strategy team.
06/22/2015
Tilney for Intermediaries hires new business development director
He joins the company from Momentum Global Investment Management as business development manager, will report to head of Tilney for Intermediaries boss Miles Robinson.
06/19/2015
Sanlam business development head joins Momentum GIM
Sanlam’s head of business development Andy Davies has joined Momentum Global Investment Management as head of UK retail sales
06/19/2015
Another senior exit from HSBC loans team
Following the departure of HSBC's head of EMEA loan syndicate, Andrew McMurdo, in April, another senior loans banker is leaving for personal reasons
06/19/2015
Schroders names head of UK institutional sales
Asset manager Schroders Plc's UK Institutional business appointed John Griffiths as head of UK institutional sales and business development.
06/19/2015
Standard Life appoints funds chief Skeoch as new group CEO
British insurer Standard Life SL.L said on Friday Keith Skeoch, currently boss of its fund management arm, would become chief executive of the wider group, replacing David Nish, who steps down on Aug. 5.
06/19/2015
Charles Stanley Direct’s McNeill quits
McNeill’s departure follows that of former Charles Stanley Direct managing director Rob Hudson in December.
06/18/2015
Standard Chartered client chief said to exit as Winters starts
Standard Chartered Plc's global head of client coverage, Sean Wallace, is leaving, one of the first senior executives to depart since Bill Winters became chief executive officer, a person familiar with the matter said.
06/18/2015
Deirdre Somers elected President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges
Deirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange , has been elected as the new President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges for a term of three years
06/18/2015
Grant Thornton boosts leadership team with partner promotions
In her new role Ms Knight will lead Grant Thornton’s 16-strong award-winning private client team in Birmingham
06/18/2015
Brooks Macdonald Group appoints new Head of Marketing
She joins Brooks Macdonald from Brewin Dolphin
06/18/2015
Lazard hires former Henderson man for Euro long/short launch
Lazard Asset Management has hired portfolio manager and analyst Léopold Arminjon with a view to launching a European long/short equity fund for him later in the year
06/18/2015
Barclays recruits head of fund products for wealth arm
He will be based in London
06/18/2015
Sanlam Private Wealth poaches ex-Cofunds man
The firm was previously known as Sanlam Private Investment but rebranded in March 2015 to Sanlam Private Wealth
06/18/2015
Lazard hires ex-Henderson manager to launch European equity hedge fund
Plans to Launch New European Long/Short Equity Strategy