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Liquidnet founder joins AI startup

Mar 31, 2021

StartupSeth Merrin, the founder and former chairman and CEO of buy-side trading network Liquidnet, has joined Neuravest Research as its executive chairman.

Mirabaud AM promotes bond managers

Mar 16, 2021

Mirabaud Asset ManagementMirabaud Asset Management promoted Nicolas Cremieux to co-head of the convertible bonds team and Al Cattermole becomes deputy portfolio manager for two funds.

France’s LFDE appoints Italy head

Mar 29, 2021

Italy on the mapFrench asset manager La Financiere de l’Echiquier (LFDE) has appointed a country head for Italy as part of its European expansion plans.

Neuberger launches equity funds with new team

Mar 09, 2021

Hendrik-Jan Boer, Neuberger BermanNeuberger Berman is launching two sustainable equity funds managed by portfolio managers hired from NN Investment Partners in November 2020.

Crestbridge launches Irish operations

Mar 08, 2021

irish_fundsAlternative fund administrator Crestbridge has opened an office in Dublin and hired two fund professionals.

Global stewardship head named at BNPP AM

Mar 03, 2021

BNP Paribas buildingBNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has appointed Michael Herskovich as global head of stewardship.

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