Managers of Wealth

Swiss Life's Real Estate King Departs

The value of the real-estate portfolio in Switzerland alone reached 24.2 billion francs

Former PineBridge Manager Joins Vontobel Asset Management in Asia

Vontobel offers outstanding expertise and with this appointment, we are able to bring these capabilities to the demanding Japanese market,” says Jürg Fritschi, deputy head at Vontobel Asia Pacific.

New President and Group Chief Executive of Handelsbanken announced

He has been Executive Vice President at Handelsbanken since 2002. His background includes positions as Branch Manager in New York and General Manager of Handelsbanken Denmark. He most recently worked as Head of Handelsbanken in the UK.

Handelsbanken appoints acting CEO

He succeeds Anders Bouvin who has been appointed as the new President and Group Chief Executive of Handelsbanken.

EdenTree appoints co-manager for Hepworth's Amity International fund

Osfield previously worked at Alliance Trust

Commonwealth Bank hires from Citi for Indonesian wealth head

Bancassurance products and foreign exchange on top of savings accounts and term deposits to retail bank clients.

Old Mutual Global Investors appoints China head

He worked for past 16 years, most recently as head of China retail business.

International trust and corporate services provider announces key promotions

He manages a portfolio worth in excess of $4.5bn, including ultra high net worth individuals and corporate clients and is also a Director of Equiom’s crew employment business.

Pictet makes double hire for total return team

This is in spite of the uncertainty stemming from the Brexit vote in June, which has prompted many international businesses to either scale back or put their UK investment plans on hold until the fog lifts.

Kames Adds To European Distribution Team

Reporting into Richard Dixon, head of continental European wholesale at Kames, Weiss will cover accounts across Germany, including wealth managers, financial advisers, fund-of-funds, family offices, fund platforms and banks.

NBAD group chief executive steps down

“NBAD approaches the merger with FGB in a strong financial and risk position, recognised as the safest bank in emerging markets and the highest rated bank in the UAE."

Rathbones hires head of equity research

Tumkar brings with him 20 years of experience in research and fund management

Brown Advisory expands London team with GAM hire

Prior to joining GAM, he was a portfolio manager at SG Hambros (formerly Baring Asset Management) and he was assistant vice president at Barclays Wealth.

Brewin Dolphin sees triple exit

Dearden was originally part of the team that set up Brewin's Truro branch, after joining the firm in 2009.

Abbot Downing names deputy CIO

He has 20 years of experience working as a senior portfolio manager and investment strategist for Wells Fargo Private Bank.

Julius Baer Hires From UBS for Asian Role

He held numerous senior roles in both Hong Kong and Zurich.

Helena Morrissey steps down as CEO of Newton

Ms Morrissey, who is also a leading campaigner for gender diversity in company boardrooms, will become non-executive chair of the board of directors of Newton, writes Madison Marriage.

JOHCM bulks up AA-rated global equity manager's team

New analyst to support its global opportunities team

Charles Stanley veteran private client director to retire

Chappell's retirement brings to a close a career in the investment industry spanning more than 40 years. He will leave at the end of September.

Schroders appoints retail investment trusts boss

He has held a number of roles at Schroders in the last two decades including client director, and will now report to UK intermediary managing director Robin Stoakley.

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