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Jupiter is planning a global emerging markets fund for Kathryn Langridge, who is joining the firm after a three-year stint at Lloyd George.

Allianz RCM's CIO of UK equities Mark Lovett has left to join another undisclosed firm.

Oliver Kelton has taken over as manager of the Waverton European fund as former manager Katrina Norris focuses on other parts of the business.

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Baillie Gifford's Patrick Edwardson has been increasing equity exposure in the £370m Scottish American Investment trust during the recent market volatility.