EY poaches AXA IM director for wealth & asset management division

Will advise on changing landscape

EY has appointed Umar Zaman, former chief administration officer within AXA Investment Management's risk department, as a director in its expanding wealth and asset management division.

At EY, Zaman will advise clients on risk management strategies and help guide them through regulatory changes within the asset management space. Zaman has over 15 years experience in the investment management sector, and has also worked in the fintech market which EY said would be "invaluable" to the firm. Smith & Williamson appoints EY's Cooney as partner Simon Turner, UK head of risk and regulation in EY's wealth and asset management practice, said: "We are thrilled to have Umar join the team.  "At a time of uncertainty in the asset management industry and across financial ser...