Close Brothers Asset Management has appointed Robert Alster as new head of research.

Alster will report to chief investment officer Nancy Curtin and will oversee a centralised team of fundamental equity research for the firm’s investment managers.

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Prior to joining Close Brothers, Alster worked at AllianceBernstein, where he has held a number of research and portfolio management roles.

Curtin said: "The global economy is picking up and we believe that security selection will be a key driver of return performance. We take a global perspective on investment opportunities and we believe in deep fundamental research.

"Robert’s appointment is a reflection of our continuing desire to invest in our research and investment capabilities," he added.

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