JO Hambro
PEOPLE MOVES: Lombard Odier, J O Hambro, PPF
Lombard Odier’s global chief investment officer has announced his retirement, while J O Hambro has hired two sales managers. Meanwhile, the boss of the Pension Protection Fund is to leave after nine years at the helm of the UK’s pensions lifeboat.
PEOPLE MOVES: BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, Aviva
BlackRock has lost an ex-Barclays chief executive from its board after he was charged by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office. Deutsche Bank has ramped up its anti-financial crime divisionwith two senior hires, while Aviva has appointed its chief executive of international insurance to the company’s board.
Europe ex UK funds to watch based on their AUM
The following funds are among the largest and most established in the European ex UK equities sector, all featuring experienced managers that have established investment processes.
PEOPLE MOVES: Nucleus, J Safra Sarasin, JO Hambro
Nucleus has appointed a successor to chairman Paul Bradshaw who died in January. J Safra Sarasin is targeting ultra-high net worths in Asia with a new division and managing director, while JO Hambro Capital Management prepares to bid farewell to an investment management veteran.
PEOPLE MOVES: BlackRock, Pimco, Manulife AM
BlackRock has hired former chancellor George Osborne for a part-time role. Pimco has named a head of Asia Pacific and head of US global wealth management, while Manulife Asset Management has appointed a chief executive for Thailand.