PEOPLE MOVES: Eastspring, Meyado, STM Group
Eastspring chief executive’s retirement followed by two senior departures
Eastspring chief executive’s retirement followed by two senior departures
Firms join forces with The Big Issue magazine to give investors access to ethical investments
Mirabaud appoints from Hermes, Asic deputy chair steps down, Columbia Threadneedle appoints for Benelux distribution
Ardan International’s chief executive announces his departure, Holborn’s Hong Kong chief executive moves to the US, while a senior adviser re-joins Barclays Wealth Management.
Standard Chartered names Singapore chief, Columbia Threadneedle veteran retires and Carrick Wealth promotes managing directors to head Africa business.
Architas’ investment director is to depart and join a DIY platform, while Macquarie Investment Management makes two senior Hong Kong hires and ongoing conflict means more leadership delays at the South Africa Revenue Service.
AllianceBernstein has confirmed it has a plan in place to launch an Oeic range for UK clients if Brexit turns sour.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is expanding its Luxembourg multi-asset offering with the launch of a fund that is designed to deliver equity-like returns of 4% above European inflation.
Investec’s top management is undergoing a generational changing of the guard, Ascot Lloyd has secured an industry heavyweight for its investment committee and medical insurance provider Expacare is bolstering its distribution and marketing.
In a move to simplify its operating model the AXA group has made several new senior appointments, Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new EMEA chief executive and PGIM investments has named a new global chief marketing officer.
US equity fund managers believe the S&P 500 can continue to add to a 26% rise over the past year. But barring good news to come out of Washington, there is little to cheer about for expensive US equities.
Schroders’ Cazenove Capital has appointed a UK chief executive, while Legg Mason has named a head of UK sales. Investec Asset Management has raided Threadneedle for a portfolio manager for its UK smaller companies fund.