PensionsFirst hires former Credit Suisse executive to run risk transfer division
PensionsFirst has appointed Hugo James as chief executive of its insurance-based risk transfer business.
James (pictured) was previously managing director of fixed income at Credit Suisse, where he led the insurer's £1.7bn longevity swap with the ITV scheme. He will be responsible for running PensionsFirst...
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