David Child, the former managing director of The Exchange and 1st Software, has been appointed non-executive chairman at Finance & Technology Research Centre (F&TRC).
Richard Buxton, manager of the Schroders UK Alpha Plus fund, explains his strategy of combining careful stockpicking with top-down thematic views.
Sesame customers and members should experience stability and continuity over the coming years thanks to today's deal between the management and Misys, says the firm's chief executive Patrick Gale.
Misys has announced a deal has been reached which effectively moves Sesame, the IFA servicing arm, one step closer to a management buyout.
Software and services supplier Misys' interim results suggest its Sesame business is still in a firm position, but subject to a number of question marks according to its group interim results published today.
Over the last six months revenue at Sesame has risen by 3% on a year-by-year comparison, increasing speculation Misys may again be looking for a buyer for the company.
Mike Lawrie is to take over as group chief executive of Misys with effect from 1st November 2006, the firm has announced.
The chairman of Misys yesterday admitted an aborted management buyout of the firm had created "substantial problems", reports the Times .
Kevin Lomax, who has stepped down as chief executive of Misys, could still be a potential bidder for the group, says the Daily Telegraph .
SIR DOMINIC CADBURY is to step in as temporary chief executive of Misys as the company has today confirmed Kevin Lomax, its long-serving chief executive and co-founder, is stepping down, says the Daily Telegraph .