NEWS

NOW: Pensions Appoints Fiona Matthews to Trustee Board

NOW: Pensions, a prominent workplace pensions provider catering to over two million pension savers, has welcomed Fiona Matthews to its Board of Trustee Directors, effective January 1st.

Ontario Teachers’ Announces CIO Appointments

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) has made significant executive appointments, designating two seasoned leaders in its Investments division as Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) with immediate effect.

Michelle Ostermann to Become PPF CEO

Michelle Ostermann has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and is set to assume her role on April 1. 

Morningstar and iCapital Announce Strategic Relationship to Expand Financial Advisor Access to Alternative Investments and Insights

Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) and iCapital have formed a strategic alliance to introduce alternative investments and analytics to users of Advisor WorkstationSM, marking the first time such access is provided.

Jit Parekh joins Aon as a partner in the UK DC team

Aon plc, a prominent global professional services firm, has welcomed Jit Parekh as a partner in its UK Defined Contribution (DC) team.

CFC Appoints Dan Trueman as Chief Underwriting Officer

CFC has announced that Dan Trueman will join the business as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO).

Hirotaka Kato Named Head of Portfolio Solutions for PGIM Japan

PGIM, the global investment management arm of Prudential Financial, has appointed Hirotaka Kato as the Head of Portfolio Solutions for Japan.

GoldenTree Asset Management Expands Team with Markus Taubert and Sets Up Office in Germany

GoldenTree Asset Management, a leading global asset management firm overseeing assets exceeding $53 billion, has appointed Markus Taubert as Principal, marking the establishment of GoldenTree's physical presence in Germany with a base in Munich.

Arc Pension Law Appoints Two New Associates

Arc Pensions Law is excited to welcome pension lawyers Clare Pollard and Tom Cosgrove to its team, with Clare joining the Leeds office and Tom based in London.

Maura Sullivan to Become Railpen CFO

Railpen, the fiduciary and investment manager overseeing the £34 billion railway pension schemes, has revealed the retirement of Stu Blackett and the appointment of Maura Sullivan as the new Chief Financial Officer.

NIIF India Appoints Sanjiv Aggarwal as Chief Executive Officer

NIIF India has revealed the appointment of Mr. Sanjiv Aggarwal as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of NIIFL, according to an announcement by its Board of Directors.

Jennifer Pereira Named Managing Director and Group Head of Fengate Private Equity

Fengate Asset Management is delighted to declare Jennifer Pereira as the Managing Director and Group Head of Private Equity.

OPB Appoints New President & Chief Pension Officer

OPB has disclosed the selection of Darwin Bozek for the interim role of President & Chief Pension Officer. Darwin is set to assume the position at OPB on February 1, 2024.

Blackstone Appoints New Co-Chief Investment Officers

Blackstone has announced the appointment of Ken Caplan and Lionel Assant to the newly established positions of Global Co-Chief Investment Officers.

Aoifinn Devitt to Become London CIV CIO

London CIV has appointed Aoifinn Devitt as its Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

Breaking News: CalSTRS CIO Chris Ailman to Retire

The longtime advocate for diversity, and peer-recognized leader among CIOs will leave the second largest pension fund in the U.S. before July.

Jeff Peters to Become Platinum CEO

The Board of Platinum Asset Management Limited is delighted to appoint Mr. Jeff Peters as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Platinum Group.

Tom Joy to Leave Church of England

After 14 years, Joy will leave April 3.

Exclusive: Macro 2024 Outlook: An Interview with Saumen Chattopadhyay

A wide-ranging video interview covering macro topics including interest rate predictions, allocations to international markets and what Gen Z might be seeking.

Opinion: Is Finance Theory Partially Responsible for the Retirement Crisis?

Arun Muralidhar challenges the status quo and methodically kicks the tires on investment theory.

RIT Appoints Maggie Fanari as JRCM CEO

The board of RIT Capital Partners plc (RIT) has announced the appointment of Maggie Fanari as the Chief Executive Officer of its investment manager, J Rothschild Capital Management Limited (JRCM).

CD&R Appoints Howard Ungerleider as Operating Advisor

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has appointed Howard Ungerleider as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds.

Ontario Teachers’ Named Executive Managing Director, Real Estate

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers') is excited to declare the selection of Pierre Cherki as Executive Managing Director, Real Estate, starting from January 22.

Barclays Names Ryan Voegeli as Head of Investment Banking in Canada

Barclays has appointed Ryan Voegeli as the Head of Investment Banking for Canada, and he will be stationed in Toronto.

Stone Bank Names Nick Roach CEO

Stone Bank announced the appointment of Nick Roach as its Chief Executive Officer.

Leading Hedge Fund Partner James Munsell Joins Akin in New York

Akin is delighted to welcome James Munsell as a partner in its renowned investment management practice in the New York office.

John Beckham to Become Managing Director of the North American Development Bank

John Beckham has commenced his four-year tenure as the Managing Director of the North American Development Bank (NADBank).

Nigerian Exchange Group Appoints Temi Popoola as CEO

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is delighted to declare the selection of Mr. Temi Popoola as GMD/CEO designate, with the effective date set for January 1, 2024.

Brown Capital Appoints Robert Young III as President

Robert Young III has taken on the position of President at Brown Capital Management starting on January 1, 2023.

SICO Capital Appointed Bassam Abdulaziz Noor as Saudi Arabia CEO

Bassam Abdulaziz Noor has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia.

Eldorado Gold Appointed Paul Ferneyhough as Executive Vice President and CFO

Eldorado Gold Corporation has appointed Paul Ferneyhough as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2, 2024. He will succeed Philip Yee, who is retiring on the same date.

NOAH Appointed Zhe Yin as CEO

Mr. Zhe Yin, co-founder and director of the Company, has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Ms. Jingbo Wang.

Joshua Varghese Joined Trez Capital Board

Joshua Varghese joins Trez Capital's Board of Governors as a leader in the Canadian real estate investment industry.

T. Rowe Price Names Eric Veiel Head of Global Investments

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. has announced that Eric Veiel, the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Global Equity, will assume the position of Head of Global Investments, effective from January 1, 2024.

Andrew Summers Joins Omnis Investments as Chief Investment Officer

Andrew Summers assumed the role of Chief Investment Officer at Omnis Investments in December 2023.

PINTEC Appoints Xin Yang as CFO

Pintec Technology Holdings Limited has named Mr. Xin Yang as its Chief Financial Officer, effective from December 29, 2023.

NOVA Appoints Adebowale Oyedeji as CEO

Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, officially assuming his role on January 2, 2024.

Guggenheim Appoints Steve Brown as CIO Fixed Income for GPIM

Guggenheim Investments has appointed Steve Brown as Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income for Guggenheim Partners Investment Management (GPIM).

OCBC Named Wang Ke as Hong Kong CEO

OCBC has appointed Wang Ke as the CEO of OCBC Hong Kong, effective from December 15, 2023.

CEO Markus Sauerland to Retire From Nomura Financial Products Europe

Kelly Young to Become CEO of Acadian

Acadian Asset Management has appointed Kelly Young as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

CIO Brian Collett to Retire From Missouri LAGERS

The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) has announced the retirement of Brian Collett, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective January 31, 2024.  

Mirabaud Appointed Jonathan Unwin as UK Head of Portfolio Management

Mirabaud Wealth Management has named Jonathan Unwin as Head of Portfolio Management for the UK, a move aligned with the company's efforts to enhance its presence in the UK wealth management sector.

Former BlackRock Manager to Become the Head of Investment For a New Hedge Fund

David Tovey, formerly a fund manager at BlackRock until 2021, is involved in a team preparing to launch a hedge fund in London and Zurich in the first quarter of 2024.

Standard Chartered Named Daniel Furer as Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation

Standard Chartered has named Daniel Furer as the Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation. Furer will report to Steve Brice, the Global Chief Investment Officer.

Elo Named Jonna Ryhänen as Chief Investment Officer

Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company has named Jonna Ryhänen, M.Soc.Sc., as Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO.

Link Appoints John Saunders as Group Chief Investment Officer

Link Asset Management Limited (Link), the manager of Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT, stock code: 823), has announced that John Saunders will assume the role of Group Chief Investment Officer starting from March 4, 2024.

KPMG International Appoints David Rowlands as Global Head of AI

KPMG International has named David Rowlands as Global Head of AI.

Jimmy Dunne Joins AIG’s Board of Directors

American International Group (AIG) has announced that James (Jimmy) Dunne III will be joining its Board of Directors as an independent Director, commencing his role on December 1, 2023.

Manulife Investment Management Named Colin Purdie as CIO for Public Markets

Colin Purdie, CFA, has been appointed as the new Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets at Manulife Investment Management.