Rupert Della-Porta moves to F&C as head of US equities

Rupert Della-Porta has joined F&C as head of US equities, after leaving Aberdeen Asset Management, where he had the same role, in September last year. The appointment follows a review and restructuring of the group's entire US investment process by chief investment officer Tony Broccardo. Accordingly F&C is bringing together its US and global desks to try and better exploit its equity research capabilities. Atul Patel, head of global equities, will be responsible for the combined teams. As a result of the restructuring, Bart Noordman, US fund manager is returning to the US desk at F&C...