AllianzGI head of UK retail Blain departs after 15 years

Left in September

Jayna Rana
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Allianz Global Investors' head of UK retail distribution Fraser Blain has left the company after 15 years.

Blain, who joined the firm in 2002 and was responsible for UK retail distribution including advisory, discretionary, platform distribution and global banks left his role in September this year. Prior to this, he was regional sales manager at Schroders and also held various roles at Scottish Widows. His responsibilities have been taken over by Adam Gent (pictured) who joined AllianzGI earlier this year as its Northern Europe sales head. A spokesperson said: "We can confirm Fraser Blain has left Allianz Global Investors. "His responsibilities have been taken on by Adam Gent, head ...

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