distribution

Columbia Threadneedle head of product Nick Ring is to join Jupiter as global distribution head, Investment Week can reveal.

Aviva Investors has appointed Aria Capital Management's James Tothill as head of third party sales.

Baring Asset Management has promoted Rod Aldridge to head of wholesale distribution for EMEA following the departure of Oliver Morath.

BNP Paribas Investment Partners has appointed Mike Woolley as head of external distribution for the UK.

US-based Oaktree Capital Management has appointed fund distribution company Harrington Cooper to help promote its UCITS SICAV range to UK fund buyers.

Ignis' global head of distribution Claude Chene has followed Chris Samuel in exiting the business following its takeover by Standard Life Investments.

Tim Edwards has left his role as chief operating office of distribution at Ignis Asset Management to join Insight Investments.

Canada Life Investments has launched five risk-rated multi-asset portfolios for the UK retail market.

Alan Gadd has joined Artemis as head of product and distribution development as the group further expands its distribution capabilities.