People Moves

People Moves | 19 May 16

FPI has confirmed the departure of Singapore managing director Chris Gill and named his replacement. Zurich has made several senior changes of late, including handing the reins of its MEA Global Life business to Walter Jopp. Axa France’s chief executive and chairman is to depart, while Deutsche Bank’s co-chairman of the management board is to step down but will continue to support the bank in a different role.

Middle East | 18 May 16

Walter Jopp has been appointed chief executive of Zurich Global Life, Middle East & Africa, with immediate effect.

People Moves | 17 May 16

Barings chief investment officer is to depart just two months after it was announced that the firm will merge with three other MassMutual affiliates. BlackRock has named a new chief investment officer in Japan, while Deutsche Bank has appointed a global head of M&A.

People Moves | 12 May 16

A host of changes have been announced by Schroders, as the company adjusts to the pending retirement of its global head of distribution. Julius Baer has also had to tweak the management structure of its investment solutions group following a departure. But Julius Baer’s loss has been Credit Suisse’s gain.

People Moves | 10 May 16

Barclays Wealth & Investment Management confirmed the departure of its long-serving managing director, with Edmond de Rothschild replacing its outgoing chief executive and Bedrock snaring its new managing partner from Coutts.