Investment - Articles - Architas appoints Jaime Arguello as new CIO

 Jaime spent 10 years at Pictet as Director of third party manager selection and Head of Fixed Income choosing managers across a range of asset classes. Jaime has over 30 years industry experience covering the full range of asset allocation, fund selection and portfolio management.

 Jaime, and the team, will be responsible for over £20bn in assets under management and advice across the Architas group of businesses in the UK and Europe and the 25 plus members of the multi-manager investment team.

 Hans Georgeson, CEO, Architas: “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Jaime given his experience and clear investment integrity. He has been responsible for managing significant assets on an open architecture basis, for managing large investment teams, and brings to the role both technical knowledge and global investment experience. Based out of London, Jaime’s fit with the business is very strong and his experience in managing alternatives, multi-asset and single asset class funds complements the nature of our business extremely well.

 “Since launching Architas eight years the business has grown rapidly and now has over £20bn assets under management and advice across the UK and Europe. Jaime joins us at an exciting time as we focus on investing in our UK business, including the imminent launch our first range of managed portfolios. Jaime and the investment team will be integral to driving this growth and working with advisers in the UK to support the needs of their clients.”

 Jaime’s appointment is subject to the usual FCA approval process and a start date is being finalised.