Based in the Isle of Man, Burden will be responsible for working with intermediaries and introducers in the Middle East promoting Canaccord Genuity’s wealth and fund management services.
Burden has 15 years industry experience, having held senior positions in the UK, the Isle of Man and the Middle East, including a six year stint at Friends Provident International where he was regional sales manager. He will report to Andy Finch, sales director for Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management.
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management was, until 1 May, Collins Stewart Wealth Management – the rebrand being the final stage of an acquisition of Collins Stewart by Canaccord Financial which was first announced in December 2011.