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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.334✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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✨WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL FESTIVE SEASON✨
As the holiday season unfolds and we reflect on the past year, we find ourselves filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared together. This festive season provides a moment to pause, express gratitude, and extend warm wishes to you, our valued community.
In the spirit of the season, let us take a moment to cherish our connections and celebrate the achievements we have accomplished this year. May this holiday season be a time of joy, reflection, and renewal for you and your loved ones.
As we eagerly anticipate the new year, we express our sincere wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity in the days ahead. Thank you for being an essential part of the Spartan family.
Warmest wishes from us to you for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
✨A HOLISTIC WELLBEING PLAN FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON✨
Welcome to a holistic approach to wellbeing during the festive season, a time when the hustle and bustle of the holidays can sometimes overshadow our health. In this guide, we'll explore a five-point plan designed to nurture your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you navigate the lead-up to Christmas and the New Year. For a more in-depth exploration of holistic health, check out my book "The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today," available here.
Mindful Moments Amidst the Madness (2 Weeks Before): Start by scheduling short breaks for mindfulness amidst the festive preparations. Allocate at least 10 minutes daily for activities like deep breathing, meditation, or a mindful walk. This will help you stay present and reduce stress.
Nourishing Your Body (10 Days Before): Amidst the holiday treats, prioritise nourishing your body. Plan well-balanced meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Stay hydrated, and consider incorporating festive superfoods for an extra boost of nutrients.
Active Festivities (1 Week Before): Inject some physical activity into your festive plans. Whether it's a winter walk, dancing to your favourite tunes, or a family game of charades, moving your body not only contributes to physical health but also releases feel-good endorphins.
Digital Detox Day (3 Days Before): As the excitement builds, designate a day to unplug from digital devices. Disconnecting from screens can improve sleep quality and reduce stress. Spend the day engaging in offline activities, connecting with loved ones, or enjoying the simplicity of a good book.
Gratitude Journaling (New Year's Eve): On New Year's Eve, take a moment to reflect on the past year with a gratitude journal. List the positive moments, lessons learned, and achievements. Practicing gratitude can enhance your overall sense of wellbeing and set a positive tone for the upcoming year.
Embrace this holistic wellbeing plan to make the festive season truly enriching for your mind, body, and soul. Remember, a balanced approach to health contributes not only to a joyful holiday season, it also lays the foundation for a thriving year ahead. For a comprehensive guide to holistic health, delve into my book "The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today," available here.
Wishing you a happy and healthy festive season!
✨THESE ARE THE LATEST GLOBAL FINANCIAL MOVES OVER THE PAST 7 DAYS✨
Moomal Irfan, CFA is starting a new position as Investment Analyst at Ecofin
Enrico Cardamone is being promoted to Associate - Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs
Kyle Curran is being promoted to Managing Director - Institutional Equity Sales at Jefferies
Hitesh Jain is starting a new position as Principal at Ares Management Corporation
Jenny Xiang is starting a new position as Institutional Equity Sales at CICC US Securities
John Sullivan is starting a new position as Director - Business Development at Walleye Capital
Michael Post is starting a new position as Renewable Energy Sales & Advisory at RBC Capital Markets
Joe Midmore is starting a new position as Global Head of Market Strategy at Cassini
Olivia Burke is being promoted to Private Client Portfolio Analyst and Associate Portfolio Manager at Brown Advisory
Lilia Fatma Krichène is starting a new position as Investment Professional Associate at Development Partners International (DPI)
Jonathon Webb is starting a new position as Equity Sales at Investec
Michael M Michaud is starting a new position as Vice President, Chief of Staff at JPMorgan Chase & Co
Niels Fritze is being promoted to Geschäftsführer at Scale Invest
Tyler Voigt, CFA is starting a new position as Senior Manager, Global FP&A & Insights at The Coca-Cola Company
Matt Taylor is starting a new position as Change Manager: Customer Engagement Pod at Barclays UK at Barclays
Luca Rancan is starting a new position as Board Member at BrYet US, Inc & Chief Executive Officer at Gratitude Holding
Kevin Owono is starting a new position as Senior Treasury Officer at African Development Bank Group
Amr Elshamy is starting a new position as Managing Director - Head of Electronic Trading at EFG Holding
Sam Ogburn is being promoted to Vice President | Financial Institutions Investment Banking – M&A at Jefferies
Benjamin de Villeroy is starting a new position as Analyst - Product Management & Operations at WisdomTree in Europe
Jack Reynolds-Clark, CFA is being promoted to AVP Equity Research at RBC Capital Markets
Sam Mahtani is starting a new position as Investment Committee- Independent Advisor at Cats Protection
Kristin Oeste is starting a new position as Managing Director, Head of Americas Corporate Access at Jefferies
Oliver Conroy is being promoted to Senior Equity Research Associate - Technology, Media and Telecom at Jefferies
Sam Johnson is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at White Cube
Maria-Laura Adurno is starting a new position as Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management
HRH Grand Prince of Europe, Sir Dr Ian Peter Anderson is starting a new position as HRH Grand Prince of Europe, Kingdom of YHDH-YCQN – Royal House of Chiefs, Council of Princes at Kingdom of YHDH-YCQN – Royal House of Chiefs, Council of Princes
Yubo Mao, CFA is starting a new position as Analyst at Millennium
Julio Fuentes is starting a new position as Multi Product Equity Sales at UBS
Paul Bonnet is starting a new position as Principal at DST Global
Sofie Annikki Dralle is being promoted to Senior Management Consultant at PA Consulting
Sumit Mehta is starting a new position as Founding Director - LIBF India at LIBF
Alex Shaner is starting a new position as Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald
Tom Johnson, CFA is being promoted to Vice President at RBC Capital Markets
Imad LAKIM is starting a new position as Associate Vice President at Moody's Investors Service
Maxime Cohen is being promoted to Vice President - Equity Sales Trader at Goldman Sachs
Elemer Piros is starting a new position as Managing Director at StockBlock Securities LLC
Hipgnosis Songs has hired Christopher Mills, the former JO Hambro Capital Management co-founder and chief investment officer, as non-executive director with immediate effect
Columbia Threadneedle portfolio manager Peter Ewins is set to retire in June 2024, handing the reins of the Global Smaller Companies trust to Nish Patel
The Treasury has appointed financial services lawyer Rachel Kent as the next financial regulators complaints commissioner (FRCC)
Invesco has appointed Joe Bello as UK head of ETF asset managers
Alena Kosava, former head of investment research at AJ Bell, has joined Coutts as portfolio manager investment director
Sean Taylor, the incoming CIO of Matthews, has been appointed as the new co-lead manager of the Matthews Asia ex Japan Total Return Equity fund
Close Brothers Asset Management has boosted its bespoke investment management and research support with the hire of an industry veteran as investment consultant
Nikko Asset Management has made a raft of ESG-focused hires in a bid to build out its global sustainable investment team
Webull has hired Arianne Adams as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Derivatives
AllianceBernstein’s Head of Equities Chris Hogbin will assume a newly created role of Global Head of Investments, effective January 1, 2024. Nelson Yu, a 26-year AB veteran with nearly 30 years of global equity markets investment experience, will succeed Mr. Hogbin as Head of Equities
DTCC has appointed Gloria Lio as Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Services. Lio, who joined the company on December 11, 2023, will also serve as a member of the DTCC Management Committee
PIMCO has named Mohit Mittal, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, as Chief Investment Officer – Core Strategies
Nasdaq Private Market (NPM) has hired Marc Perkins as a Managing Director and its new Head of Data and Financial Products
IG Prime, the institutional arm of IG Group, has added to its APAC team with the appointment of Andrew Wood as Institutional Sales Manager based in the company’s Sydney office
BFAM Partners, the Hong Kong-based hedge fund founded by Benjamin Fuchs, has re-hired Eugene Fung, the former Co-head of the Global Financing & Products group at Credit Suisse, to run its credit business
Energy investing remains a focus for Balyasny Asset Management, with the Chicago-headquartered hedge fund firm currently hiring traders in Denmark, Singapore, and possibly London
Calderwood, a Cayman Islands boutique fund governance firm, has expanded its senior team with two key appointments – Jason Perras and Rena Strecker – who both join as Independent Directors
Formidium, a specialist in fund administration and technology, has appointed John Manley as its new Chief Marketing Officer as part of a wider initiative to grow its presence in the hedge fund sector
Wellesley Asset Management (Wellesley), an asset manager specialising in convertible bonds, has added David Clott, founder of the Morley (Aviva) Convertible Arbitrage hedge fund, to its Portfolio Management team
Trading Technologies International has launched two new lines of business, TT Compliance and TT Quantitative Trading Solutions (QTS). The TT Compliance business line will be run by Ted Morgan and will assume the role of EVP Compliance on January 1. The newly branded TT QTS led by Joe Signorelli who will encompass a broader multi-asset algorithmic trading offering. With the restructuring of TT’s offerings into these new lines of business, Nick Garrow will assume the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) on January 1
✨CELEBRATING ONE-YEAR OF HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLBEING - 5-POINT WELLBEING PLAN✨
As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of my book, The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, I am excited to share the profound impact it has had on readers seeking a comprehensive approach to mental and physical wellness.
In a world where the pursuit of holistic wellbeing has never been more crucial, I am thrilled to reflect on the journey we've embarked on together. This past year, the book has served as a beacon of guidance, offering insights and strategies to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
For those who may not have had the opportunity to explore the holistic wisdom within its pages, you can find The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today on Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/ck0lXjz
🌞📘 Dive deeper into "The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today" by Oliver Rolfe, available now on Amazon! - CLICK HERE 📚✨
This little beauty of a book has already made a huge impression on me. There was something new to discover in every corner - whether that was delving into the numbers behind my life, tricks on how to improve my immune system and even lessons on emotional intelligence. It never failed to impress and I loved reading it! The one lasting impact has to be around four cornerstones which includes advice on how to be impeccable with your word, reminding us to never take things personally, never assuming and to always try our best. It's such simple, straight forward advice but in all the noise and madness of today, simplicity made it through and truly touched my heart. I am so grateful to Oliver for putting together this treasure chest of a book and for being brave enough to share his own story at the start. It's a book I will be recommending and cherishing for many years to come. - Stefanie Daniels, Life begins at menopause (Wellbeing Expert)
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✨THE LIVE RECORDING IS AVAILABLE NOW! WATKINS BOOKSHOP LONDON - ONE NIGHT ONLY (DONE!) - OLIVER ROLFE & GUEST TALK HEALTH & WELLBEING, AND MORE…WHAT AN HONOUR!✨
I am delighted to announce that after the publication of my book ‘The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today’, I had been invited to speak at the prestigious Watkins Bookshop in London on Thursday 8th June at 5.30pm. Not only was this an absolute privilege, it is also an honour to be in the same company as so many important figures, such as Carl Jung, that have spoken at this prestigious bookshop, dating back to 1893 when the store was opened by John M. Watkins.
Thank you to all those who came to the talk, and for some very interesting questions. The live video recording of the talk is available now on YouTube, with the link included below. Thank you Watkins Books! 📖 📚
📚The event invitation; https://lnkd.in/eDTmcpUD
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