Artemis has appointed Alex Stanic from JP Morgan Asset Management’s international equity group to a new position of head of global equities, as it revamps its global equities team.

Omnis Investments’ chief investment officer Robert Jeffree has been appointed chief executive of Openwork’s £10bn specialist asset management company.

Consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in a year despite the continuing cost-of-living woes, according to a long-running index.

Fintech and back office system provider Iress said it is committed to maintaining its presence in the UK, despite recent media reports that suggested otherwise.

Investor confidence is still below levels seen before the Ukraine invasion, according to the latest HL Investor Confidence Survey.

Discretionary fund manager 7IM has launched what it describes as a “pioneering” Retirement Income Solution (RIS) on its platform.

Full-year profits at fund manager Jupiter slumped more than two-thirds in 2022, falling 68% to £58m.

SIPP and SSAS provider Curtis Banks has launched two new fee concessions and extended its offer on in specie commercial property transfers.

Royal London, Aviva and AJ Bell have topped the list of the most recommended pension providers in Defaqto’s newly-released Pension Service Review.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Bailey Richards Wealth Management (FRN: 583487) in default.