People Moves

Companies | 21 Mar 17

Standard Life and Aberdeen have clearly defined the roles co-chief executives Keith Skeoch and Martin Gilbert will fill once the companies merge. Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord surprised many this week by announcing plans to move on from the company, while OMGI has parted ways with its fixed income head.

People Moves | 20 Mar 17

Sarah Lord, one of the most highly qualified female financial planners in the UK, is to leave Killik Wealth Planning at the end of March to pursue other opportunities within the industry, the company confirmed to International Adviser.

Companies | 17 Mar 17

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.

Companies | 14 Mar 17

Global health insurer Cigna has boosted its distribution platform in Asia Pacific with two senior hires. Lombard International Assurance has appointed a head of France, while Woodford has raided his alma mater Invesco Perpetual to find a head of third party relationships.

Companies | 13 Mar 17

Former Prudential group chief executive Mark Tucker is to succeed Douglas Flint as the next chairman of HSBC after a long-running search to fill the role.