Universal-Investment, the Germany-based ManCo and fund services provider, has appointed Julian Mayo to run its newly opened London branch. Mayo joins from Charlemagne Capital/Fiera Capital, where he was co-CIO/chief strategist. The London branch will join the group’s existing network of hubs in Germany, Luxembourg and Ireland. The acquisition by Universal-Investment of the Irish fund management company, Metzler Ireland Limited, was completed in June 2021. Universal-Investment currently administers EUR710bn across more than 1,900 funds.
