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Equitable Life appoints a new CEO in yet another busy week in financial services

Chris Wiscarson Lloyds - Equitable Life Equitable LIfe has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group integration director Chris Wiscarson as its chief executive. He replaces Charles Thomson and will join the firm at the beginning of September. Warren Shiels   Gartmore Gartmore has appointed Warren Shiels to the newly created position of head of intermediary sales. Shiels, who joined Gartmore in August 2000, will be responsible for the distribution of Gartmore's funds to IFAs, fund platforms and life companies. Marion Williams    Threadneedle - Julius Baer Julius Baer is adding...

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