Alliance Bernstein makes retail sales appointment

Alliance Bernstein (AB) has appointed David Blair as a regional director of New South Wales and South Australia in its retail sales team.

Outgoing National Australia Bank (NAB) chairman, Ken Henry will not be a member of the board committee which selects the bank’s new chief executive or his replacement as chairman.

Janus Henderson has announced the appointment of Tal Lomnitzer as its new senior investment manager within the global natural resources team, effective 25 February.

Boutique fund manager, Copia Investment Partners, has appointed Matt Roberts as its new distribution manager, joining the firm’s Sydney office.

Russell Investments has hired Ying Tan as President and General Manager for Russell Investments Management (Shanghai). Ying, who is now responsible for building upon the firm’s long-standing work in China, brings significant industry experience to this role with more than 20 years of proven success in wealth management, investment research and trading.

Mercer has announced the appointment of Michael Armitage as the firm’s new head of investment consulting.