Former F&C sales director Philip Childs has joined Ashburton to launch it into the UK market. Ashbu...
Former F&C sales director Philip Childs has joined Ashburton to launch it into the UK market. Ashburton, based in Jersey and owned by South African bank First Rand Group, has five Jersey-domiciled funds that can be sold into the UK. Childs, who launched F&C's Blue and With-Prospects funds before joining investment trust specialist Iimia, is reviewing the fund range to see what changes would appeal to an onshore audience. There are no immediate plans for any changes to mandates or fund launches. Ashburton, which has £1bn under management, runs funds as well as a bespoke portfolio managem...
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