The key management changes under the Jupiter/Merian merger

Several managers join from Merian

James Baxter-Derrington
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Jupiter Asset Management has revealed the full outline of its future product range and UK distribution team following its acquisition of Merian Global Investors earlier this year.

The "Product Roadmap" sees expansion in the UK equities market, integrating multiple Merian strategies into the firm's offering. The Richard Buxton-managed Merian UK Alpha strategy, supported by Ed Meier, Errol Francis and James Bowmaker will join Jupiter, along with the funds under their management. Also making the move is the Merian Small and Mid-cap strategy, managed by Dan Nickols and Richard Watts, with Merian fund managers Tim Service, Luke Kerr and Nick Williamson supporting them, while Jupiter's own UK small cap equities fund manager Matt Cable will join the team. Merian UK...

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