Canada Life Investments appoints multi-asset and equity heads

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Canada Life Investments has appointed Craig Rippe to the newly created role of head multi-asset funds, which will see him co-manage the company's range of multi-asset funds, including the LF Canlife Portfolio funds and the LF Canlife Managed 0%-35% fund, alongside chief investment officer David Marchant.

Rippe will continue to run the LF Canlife UK Equity Income fund and the LF Canlife UK Equity Income & Bond fund with senior fund manager Eugene O'Neill. Mike Willans, head of international equities, will also assume the role of head of equities, overseeing the equities division, including both the UK and international equity teams. Unigestion appoints ex-Canada Life Investments Maret as head of marketing Marchant said: "We have recognised the growing appetite for our multi-asset offering and welcome the addition of Craig to oversee this vital area. Craig's experience will provide e...