Claire Walsh joins Schroders as personal finance director

'Vocal about championing financial knowledge'

Tom Ellis
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Aspect 8's Claire Walsh is to join investment manager Schroders in the newly created role of personal finance director.

Walsh, a Chartered financial planner, will join the investment giant later this month from the Brighton-based financial advice firm. She will work across the fund group's communications, business development and public affairs departments. Schroders has been investing in Aspect8's parent company Benchmark Capital since October 2016. Walsh, who was Professional Adviser's Personality of the Year 2016, said: "I have long been passionate and vocal about championing financial knowledge. In creating this role, Schroders is looking to add value to its clients and raise public awareness that ...

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