SJP reaches record £71bn funds under management
St James’s Place has reached a record £71bn ($86bn, €76bn) in funds under management after a bumper year helped by the acquisition of UK wealth manager Rowan Dartington.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Schroders, HSBC Private Bank, Rowan Dartington, Hargreaves
Schroders big-wig Robin Stoakley moves on from his role as the asset manager’s head of UK intermediary business as HSBC Private Bank hires a new head for its APAC division. Rowan Dartington poaches former Brewin Dolphin sales guru as platform giant Hargreaves Lansdown appoints a new tech head.
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Rowan Dartington sees AUM boost ahead of ‘SJP effect’
Rowan Dartington has registered a year-to-date FUM increase of 25%, buoyed by its private client, IFA and international businesses, as well as funds from parent St James’s Place.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa, Legal & General, Aegon
Axa Asia has named a chief executive of Life & Savings and Distribution, while Legal & General have added to its investment and pension risk transfer businesses with two appointments. Aegon Asset Management has bolstered its American real estate advice business with three people moves.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Generali, Schroders, Standard Chartered
Generali has confirmed that a top executive in Asia has resigned, while a Schroders veteran is set to leave the company after a recent corporate restructure saw his role disappear. Standard Chartered, meanwhile, has named a heavy hitter from the IMF as its next chairman and appointed a private banking regional head in Asia.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa, Walker Crips, L&G
Axa promotes internally to fill chief operating officer role for its Asian operations, while Walker Crips hires ex-Nutmeg head of compliance. Rowan Dartington appoints new investment manager in its London office, as China’s GFI gets new chief investment officer.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Amundi, Cazenove, Northern Trust…
Amundi subsidiary CPR Asset Management has named a new chief executive, with Cazenove’s new chief investment officer joining from Architas. Northern Trust AM has a new head of Asia Pacific, while the chief executive of newly rebranded Al Hilal is to depart.
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PEOPLE MOVES: FPI, Source, Old Mutual…
FPI has named a new financial director and Source has appointed a UK chief executive. In spite of break-up rumours, Old Mutual Wealth has hired a head of proposition from Sanlam. Both Vonobel and Aviva Investors announced departures.
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SJP to open new office in Canary Wharf
Announcing strong results for the full year, St James’s Place said it is planning a new office in Canary Wharf, following the completion of the Rowan Dartington acquisition.
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Rowan Dartington sale to SJP to boost Ardan appeal
Rowan Dartington’s acquisition by UK wealth manager St James’s Place for £34m in cash will boost the appeal of its platform, Ardan International, to financial advisers and help expand its business in Asia, the company’s chairman said.
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Rowan Dartington targets international
Rowan Dartington has tapped into the international wealth management market with the rebrand and full launch of its international wealth platform.
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acordias sold to rowan dartington donnelly
Isle of Man based platform Acordias has been acquired by Rowan Dartington.