Industry

Skagen has appointed a new portfolio manager, Hilde Jenssen, to the emerging markets focussed Skagen Kon-Tiki team.

The IMA has created two new regulatory affairs director roles as part of a restructure to help the trade body meet its strategic priorities.

Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) has cut its staff numbers by 150 as part of a strategic overhaul of the business.

Asia specialist Agnes Deng has left Baring Asset Management, handing her $2.3bn Hong Kong China fund to Laura Luo who joins the group from Schroders.

Baring Asset Management has appointed James Ross to the newly created London-based role of director of investment process.

AFH Financial Group, an independent financial advisory and discretionary wealth management firm, has raised £2.8m to fund its acquisition strategy.

M&G has appointed Daniel White as manager of the £120m M&G North American Value fund, replacing Richard Brody.

Emma Mogford, manager of the £2.2m Neptune UK Higher Income Fund, has left the company.

Threadneedle Investments has named Alastair Caw as head of UK wholesale, replacing Gary Collins.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed four directors to lead key areas of its supervision division, with Nick Poyntz-Wright heading up its long term savings & pensions unit which includes oversight of wealth management services and investment...