Ex-Skandia investment chief joins Sarasin

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JIM Roberts, former group investment director of Skandia UK and chairman of Skandia Investment Management, has joined Sarasin & Partners as a non-executive director.

The appointment reflects Sarasin's attempts to make its mark in the mainstream UK wholesale market. In his new role, Roberts will assist Sarasin in this drive, as well as performing other duties within the recently rebranded specialist asset management boutique. Guy Monson, managing partner at Sarasin & Partners, commented: "We are very pleased to have attracted Jim to Sarasin & Partners. His detailed knowledge and great experience within the market will act as a catapult to our ambitions. "Jim's proven business management capabilities and wisdom will be a considerable benefit to the Pa...

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