Mobius, Berens & Frikkee: The biggest people moves in H1 2018

Revisiting the top manager departures and arrivals

The first half of 2018 was a busy period for people moves in asset management, including the appointment of Jasper Berens as head of distribution at Artemis, while emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius left Franklin Templeton to set up a boutique.

The first half of 2018 was a busy period for people moves in asset management, including the appointment of Jasper Berens as head of distribution at Artemis, while emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius left Franklin Templeton to set up a boutique. During the first six months of the year, there were appointments, departures and new firms set up with some of these movements a result of company mergers such as at Aberdeen Standard Investments, and company restructures such as at Old Mutual Wealth, now known as Quilter.  There were also a number of individuals moving into retirement after ...