Liontrust
PEOPLE MOVES: Cigna, River & Mercantile, Quilter Cheviot
Cigna has named a chief executive for Europe, while Rivers and Mercantile parted ways with a lead manager over conduct issues and Quilter Cheviot added three to its investment team.
Investment | 14 Sep 17
Five funds rated highly by the pros
Data gathered by fintech firm Sharing Alpha offers insight of not just the most popular, but also the funds rated the highest by professional fund buyers. So, which were the top rated domiciled in the UK and Luxembourg in August?
PEOPLE MOVES: Liontrust, Kames Capital, Legal & General
Liontrust has been unveiled as the new home for two Kames Capital’s fixed income managers, with their alma mater wasting little time in announcing their replacements. Meanwhile, a former OMGI fund manager has reappeared at Legal & General Investment Management.
PEOPLE MOVES: Mirae Asset Life, HSBC, Schroders
Mirae Asset Life Insurance’s chief executive has resigned and been replaced by one of the company’s vice presidents. HSBC has created a head of financial crime compliance role for its Channel Islands and Isle of Man operations, while Schroders has appointed a head of multi-asset product for north Asia.
Liontrust launches European smaller companies fund
Specialist fund management group Liontrust has launched a European smaller companies fund with the aim of achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in pan-European smaller companies.