Architas, the multi-manager arm of Axa Wealth, has hired James Bampton as new head of intermediary sales.
The move is part of the firm’s strategy to expand its range of risk-rated investment funds from the broader intermediary market, in addition to its relationship with the wider AXA Wealth group.
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In his new role, Bampton will report to head of business development Cedric Bucher and will head up a new seven strong intermediary distribution team aimed at building relationships with advisers.
Prior to joining Architas, Bampton most recently served as a sales director at UBS Global Asset Management for more than five years, where he was responsible for the launch and promotion of a range of multi asset funds for intermediaries and low cost defined contribution default funds for the auto enrolment pensions market.
Prior to UBS, Bampton served as head of intermediary sales at Fidelity International.
Cedric Bucher, head of business development, Architas, said: "We have continued to see very strong inflows across our risk profiled fund range during 2013. James’ appointment to this new role is an extension of our strategy to respond to this adviser demand and make our funds as widely available as possible, in addition to our relationship across AXA Wealth.
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By GlobalData"With the growing popularity of risk profiled funds and solutions among advisers, we believe now is the time to expand our distribution team. James’ experience, and that of the wider team, will enable us to work even closer with advisers and help them meet the changing needs of their clients," he added.
Recently, Architas has appointed Tracey Peters and Peter Davison as investment development managers, who will work alongside Dan Haylett to promote its funds to a broader range of intermediaries.
