THOMAS Miller Investment (Isle of Man) Limited has appointed two new members of staff to its private wealth division.
Andrew Buchanan has been appointed as head of private wealth and Rita Kazinika has been appointed as assistant portfolio manager.
Prior to his appointment Andrew worked at Kleinwort Benson Channel Islands where he was director of investments.
He has over 30 years experience in the investment industry and has held senior positions at Close Brothers, RBS Coutts and Royal Bank of Canada whilst working in Toronto, Hong Kong, London and Jersey.
Commenting on his appointment Andrew said: "I am delighted to be joining Thomas Miller Investment and look forward to working with the existing team where there is a clear dedication to personalised service and the provision of tailored asset management solutions.
"The Thomas Miller Group has a remarkable heritage and Thomas Miller Investment's reputation as an institutional investment manager is superb. Combined, this provides a solid platform from which we can further develop the private wealth division of Thomas Miller Investment's business."
Rita has been promoted from the operations division to provide support to the portfolio management team and to contribute to the investment research process.
She holds the International Certificate in Wealth Management from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), the Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and is continuing her studies through additional CISI qualifications.
Ian Jarrett, chairman of Thomas Miller Investment (Isle of Man) Limited, said: "Andrew and Rita are welcome additions to our team.
"Andrew's knowledge and experience will further complement our already strong team of investment professionals and help us to capitalise on development opportunities both locally and internationally.
"Rita's appointment is an example of the company's dedication to providing training and mentoring opportunities for aspiring and talented individuals. She will undoubtedly provide valuable support to the team as it grows. I am delighted to welcome them both to the team."
