People moves

Plans to launch new research platform

Reunites with ex-ASI co-CEO Martin Gilbert

Will join seven-strong equity unit

Part of strategy to expand on alternatives

Will report to David Conway

Joins from UK Financial Reporting Council

Replaces Andrew Shepherd who is incoming group CEO

Previously at Credit Suisse Asset Management

CFA Society UK and EnCircle will provide training

Joins as head of investment companies on 1 September