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(01/12/2008) Architas grows as additional appointments are announced

Further appointments have been made at Architas Multi-Manager Limited.

Anna O'Donoghue has taken on the role of senior investment analyst, joining from F&C Asset Management. Additionally, two investment analyst roles have been announced: Steve Allen, from Morgan Stanley; and Quentin De Bottini, who has previously worked for Hewitt Associates and Reuters.

Investment sales manager roles have been filled by Kieron McLoughlin, who has worked with M&G and then Skandia for 14 years, and David Tasker, having previously worked for Selestia Investments.

Additionally, Evelyn Olusanya has been appointed investment analyst, coming from First Company Financial Ltd.

These are the latest positions filled following a number of key senior appointments already announced (see editor's notes).

Architas aims to provide a way of spreading investments and risk by investing in funds that meet client's investment objectives, including the ability to switch funds if requirements change, and offering professional fund management at an appropriate cost.

Ian Colquhoun, managing director of Architas, says: "I am delighted to announce the expansion of the Architas team with these new appointments. We are drawing on the experience of specialists in the investment area to ensure a significant step-change in fund construction, design and delivery in the UK investment marketplace."

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