The major rebranding of BMO’s Europe, Middle East and Africa asset management business, and its recent acquisition of F&C Asset Management, is set to pave the way for new global initiatives as the business looks to push into different markets around the world.
BMO Financial Group has announced the rebranding of its Europe, Middle East and Africa asset management arm as BMO Global Asset Management.
London-headquartered, F&C Asset Management, is to be rebranded as BMO Global Asset Management following the firm’s acquisition by BMO Financial Group last year.
Liontrust has hired a global equity team from BMO Global Asset Management in an effort to help meet growing demand for alternative investments.
F&C Investments has unveiled a European equity fund which aims to tap into the growth potential of small and medium-sized companies across the Continent.
F&Cs multi-manager team has predicted that the potential negatives related to the recent drop in oil price will be far outweighed by the positives over the coming year.
Yule will join as of head of intermediary relationship management for UK and Ireland, establishing new wholesale and advisory contacts while maintaining relationships with the firm’s existing client base.
Michael Ulrich and Tom Wilson are to take over F&C UK Alpha Fund after a period of disappointing performance from current manager Peter Lees.
F&C Investments has appointed a new head for European wholesale distribution to drive the expansion of the companys wholesale presence.
The £708m cash deal has been settled as the Bank of Montreal takes ownership of F&C Asset Management.
Shareholders of F&C cast a nearly unanimous vote on Tuesday paving the way for the Bank of Montreals takeover.
F&C global strategist Ted Scott has retired after 30 years at the asset management firm.
