Henderson

Henderson Global Investors is preparing to add two funds to its risk-rated range of multi-asset solutions, led by Bill McQuaker.

The board of the £156m Henderson Global trust, managed by Brian O'Neill, is proposing to change its benchmark to reduce its hefty exposure to UK equities.

Artemis has appointed Henderson's Paul Casson to work alongside Tim Steer, amid a reshuffle at the group which has seen Stephen Yiu exit.

Henderson has hired Roger Thompson from JPMAM to replace Shirley Garrood as CFO of the group.

Henderson's chief executive Andrew Formica has teamed up with Nichola Pease and a range of asset managers to launch an initiative to get young people in the UK work experience - and potentially jobs - in the City.

Skandia has announced the full list of funds which will make up its Select range, following months of negotiations with fund groups.

CUT DOWN

Henderson has appointed the former dean of Cass Business School, Richard Gillingwater, as its new chairman.

A group of 22 pension schemes has dropped a High Court case against Henderson Equity Partners for breach of mandate, after the fund manager agreed to pay legal costs.

Mark Skinner, director of European retail at Henderson, has left the business as part of the latest re-shuffle at the asset manager.