Argonaut, originally part of the Ignis group, is nearing the end of a restructuring that will see it become operationally independent of Ignis in ten days time, add a number of high-profile managers including ex-Neptune exec John Lester, and target overseas markets.
Sarasin & Partners has promoted three of its client portfolio and fund managers to partner level.
First State is to move its role of global head of responsible investment from Sydney to London and hand it to new hire Will Oulton.
Penny Kyle has joined Martin Currie Investment Management’s North American equities team as an investment director.
After nearly 20 years with Old Mutual, Simon Wilson is to leave OMAM as the company’s integration with Skandia Investment Group bites.
Frankie Mendoza has taken on a new role at Close Brothers Asset Management, part of which is head of strategic relationships.
Coutts has appointed Armando Rosselli as executive director, head of tax and wealth structuring (TWS) international, joining on 2 July from Credit Suisse.
Aberdeen Asset Management has announced the hire of Georgina Pardoe as group head of UK wholesale marketing, joining from Neptune Investment Management in Q3.
Franklin Templeton has expanded its UK advisory team with the hire of a business development manager covering London, southeast and southwest England.
Ex-Martin Currie sales manager Fergus McCarthy has joined Investec Asset Management in a new role as sales director, UK strategic partnerships, as the company aims to tap into post-RDR opportunities with both IFAs and restricted advisers.
Duncan Lawrie Private Bank continues its expansion with the hire of Jeff Durant to run its southwest England operation.
Ignis Asset Management’s head of UK retail Austin McBride is taking on the discretionary account responsibilities of Alisdair Bell who is leaving the company.
