Fidelity poaches Bateman for multi-manager team

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment has boosted its multi-manager team with the hire of James Bateman.

Bateman runs five multi-manager funds comprising assets of £2.3bn at Barclays Wealth and is set to join Fidelity in January. Prior to Barclays Wealth, he held multi-manager positions at Northern Trust and Investment Manager Selection. "James's appointment is a further boost to an existing strong team," said Andrew Wells, global chief investment officer of fixed income, Investment Solutions Group and Real Estate. "James's appointment is a further boost to an existing strong team. He brings considerable expertise in research and fund selection. "We have ambitious plans to expand o...

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