Fidelity poaches Bateman for multi-manager team

Bateman runs five multi-manager funds comprising assets of £2.3bn at Barclays Wealth and is set to join Fidelity in January. Prior to Barclays Wealth, he held multi-manager positions at Northern Trust and Investment Manager Selection. "James's appointment is a further boost to an existing strong team," said Andrew Wells, global chief investment officer of fixed income, Investment Solutions Group and Real Estate. "James's appointment is a further boost to an existing strong team. He brings considerable expertise in research and fund selection. "We have ambitious plans to expand o...