Global asset manager Schroder Investment Management Ltd. has appointed Sheila Nicoll to the newly created post of head of public policy, in which capacity she will be in charge of “enhancing [Schroder’s] engagement with regulatory change globally,” according to a tweet from the firm.
Nicoll has previously held posts at England’s Financial Services Authority (FSA), including director of conduct policy and director of its retail firms division.
“In creating this new role of head of public policy, we want to enhance our engagement with regulatory change globally to promote the best outcome for our clients and the firm,” says Massimo Tosato, executive vice chairman at Schroders, in a company statement.
Tosato went on to praise Nicoll’s background in regulatory policy, calling her qualifications well suited to the new position.
“The depth of her expertise in public policy and regulation is unparalleled,” Tosato says, in a company statement. “The pragmatic approach she has adopted throughout her career will be invaluable in helping us contribute more actively to the significant changes the industry will face in the coming years.”
As of March 31, 2014, Schroders manages $446.8 billion on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, officials say. The firm invests in equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. It employs more than 3,500 people worldwide operating from 37 offices in 27 different countries.
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