People Moves
PEOPLE MOVES: Zedra, Manulife, Quaero Capital
Zedra has added a head of business development and an associate director to its Jersey roster, while Manulife has made a staggering 17 promotions in Hong Kong. Swiss asset manager Quaero has a new group chief operating officer.
PEOPLE MOVES: AMP, Aviva, Sun Life Financial
Australian insurer AMP has completely overhauled its advice business and announced a raft of senior changes, while Aviva Asia and Sun Life Financial both made a series of executive appointments this week.
PEOPLE MOVES: Jersey, Lombard Int’l, Stanhope Capital
The States of Jersey has named a chief officer of its financial services team, while Lombard International Assurance has created a general counsel role for its European operations. Stanhope Capital has secured a former Mexican finance minister for its board.
Westpac senior exec departs immediately in misconduct probe
Following allegations of inappropriate contact, the chief investment officer of Australian wealth manager BT Financial Group has left the business with immediate effect. Other People Moves this week include Quilter Cheviot, Investec, European Wealth and Edison.
Praemium agrees to showdown with ex-CEO Ohanessian
Australia-based platform provider Praemium will hold a shareholder meeting at the request of recently sacked chief executive Michael Ohanessian after he launched a bid to oust chairman Greg Camm and three directors.