The latest moves in wealth management across the world.

Lombard International Assurance
Lombard International Assurance, a wealth structuring solutions provider for high-net-worth individuals, has appointed Nicolas Demarest as branch manager of its Belgium operation, the firm said in a statement.

This comes after the first anniversary of the official opening of its Belgian branch.

Based in Brussels, Demarest will be responsible for sales and business development across the Belgian market.

Lockhart Capital Management
Lockhart Capital Management has hired Julie Paterson as a client services executive, WealthBriefing understands.

She joins from Tilney, where she worked for over 12 years.

Paterson will be based in Lockhart’s Aberdeen office, reporting to founding partner Bryan Innes.

Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva, has appointed Mike Craston as non-executive director, effective immediately, the firm said in a statement.

Craston has also been appointed chairman of the board of Aviva Investors Holdings Limited, effective 17 November. His appointment has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.

He will succeed John Misslebrook, who will retire from the board in November having served as chairman of AIHL since January 2014. 

As chairman, Craston will be a member of the risk, audit and remuneration committees. He has also been appointed chairman of the nomination committee.

Craston was a member of the Aviva Investors executive committee between January 2016 and June 2017, during which time he led the client solutions operation. Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Craston worked at Legal & General Investment Management for over 10 years, during which time he led global distribution and client servicing and also served as chief executive for its America and Asia businesses.