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BlackRock hires from within for new head of EMEA equity trading

The TRADE

Read more: Embracing change on the BlackRock EMEA equity trading desk Craze joined the asset manager back in 2006, initially working in asset allocation and equity investments before becoming an equity trader. He will now manage the entire desk, made up of 14 traders, having previously managed a team of six.

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Women in PE, class of 2024: Jen Wilson

PE Hub

Since joining Thrivent in 2006, Wilson has grown the firm’s private investments’ portfolio from around $250m to $7bn. The post Women in PE, class of 2024: Jen Wilson appeared first on PE Hub.

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People Moves Monday: Robeco, Kepler Cheuvreux and JP Morgan

The TRADE

Berendsen joined Robeco in 2006 as a data and application manager. Elsewhere in his career Hackett did a stint at Fidelity Investments. Current head of equity trading and operational portfolio management, Robbert Wijgerse, continues in his role and existing reporting lines remain the same.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Worldwide Technologies, LLC and Quad Capital Partners

Benchmark International

The seller, Worldwide Technologies, LLC (WWT), was founded in 2006 by Mike Jones and Kenny Whitworth out of a small facility in Franklin, KY. Under Mike and Kenny’s leadership, WWT expanded operations through continued investment in people, cutting-edge new technologies, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Federated Hermes’ head of Europe quits investment management after 35 years to pursue technology venture

The TRADE

According to an update on his social media, Rutherford is departing the investment management industry after 35 years to take on a more active role in Smartframe Technologies, a venture which he has been chairman of for six years. I love markets and investing with a passion, it has always given me purpose and drive.

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UK corporate venture capital firms by sector

Growth Business

In sectors such as cleantech and fintech, there are large corporates with their own venture capital arm looking to invest in disruptive start-ups. For example, large energy companies BP and Shell are pumping investment into companies developing technologies to manage carbon and helping fuel the change to electrification.

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M&G Investments expands Asia Pacific footprint with new office in Taipei

The TRADE

M&G’s global asset management arm has secured a Securities Investment Consulting Enterprise (SICE) business license in Taiwan, allowing the firm to establish a new office in Taipei as part of its Asia expansion strategy. With our expertise and track record, we are well positioned to provide investment excellence.”