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PEOPLE MOVES: OMGI, Manulife, First Names
The London Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has appointed a head of department, while a Newton Investment alum joins Old Mutual Global Investors as head of responsible investment, and a restructure at Jersey firm has reportedly lead to several job losses.
DeVere’s Middle East head steps down, Nigel Green takes over
David Hughes, deVere Acuma’s regional director, has departed after two years in the role and more than a decade with the group.
Old Mutual Wealth to restructure and adopt Quilter branding
Old Mutual Wealth will operate as Quilter plc, with the international arm based on the Isle of Man becoming Quilter International, once the managed separation of Old Mutual is completed in 2018.
PEOPLE MOVES: Axa Group, Nikko AM, Adams Street Partners, PGIM
In a move to simplify its operating model the AXA group has made several new senior appointments, Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new EMEA chief executive and PGIM investments has named a new global chief marketing officer.
Aviva acquires Irish insurer Friends First
Aviva is now the largest composite insurer in Ireland following a deal to acquire Friends First Life Assurance Company for €130m (£116m, $151m).