Architas
PEOPLE MOVES: Lombard Odier, J O Hambro, PPF
Lombard Odier’s global chief investment officer has announced his retirement, while J O Hambro has hired two sales managers. Meanwhile, the boss of the Pension Protection Fund is to leave after nine years at the helm of the UK’s pensions lifeboat.
Property back in the black, but have lessons been learnt?
Some 12 months on from the carnage open-ended property funds experienced in the wake of the Brexit vote, investors seem to be returning to the sector once more.
Macro Views | 24 Apr 17
MacDonald on Architas’ use of ‘high conviction’ funds
Cautious on equities and fixed income, Sheldon MacDonald prefers funds with high conviction, as he seeks stability over the long term rather than quick gains on the upside.
People Moves | 8 Nov 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Andy Robinson, MetLife, Lombard Odier
Today’s people moves column boasts an embarrassment of riches as the industry seems to be getting its house in order before the Christmas break. Former Zurich man Andy Robinson has resurfaced, while MetLife has named a chief executive in Hong Kong. Lombard Odier’s new chief operating officer has left the world of haute couture to delve into financial marketing.
Strong half year for Architas, Axa remains resilient
Asset manager Architas reported a 52% increase in total assets in the first half of 2016, while parent company Axa Group recorded stable revenue and underlying earnings, with net income up 4% against the same period last year.