Newton enhances Edinburgh team
New appointments increase discretionary capabilities
London
9 February 2010
Newton Investment Management announces the appointment of Matthew Coyle and Matthew Dey to its Scotland-based Private Investment Management team. With offices in Edinburgh since 1994, Newton's investment management team looks after £800m of private client and charity assets.
Matthew Coyle joins as an assistant portfolio manager focusing on managing portfolios for private clients, trusts and charities. Prior to joining Newton, he worked at Thornhill where he assisted in the management of client portfolios, as well as providing administration and operational support to the company directors. During his three years at Thornhill, Coyle obtained both the Securities Investment Administration Qualification and the CFA Investment Management Certificate. Coyle also holds an MA (Hons) degree in Medieval History from the University of St Andrews.
Matthew Dey joins Newton as a trainee portfolio manager, assisting with the day to day running of client portfolios for both charity and private clients. Dey joins Newton from Heriot-Watt University where he graduated with an MBA, which he obtained while pursuing a rugby career which saw him play professionally for Edinburgh for six years. Dey is a graduate from Edinburgh University with an honours degree in Applied Sport Science.
Mike Connor, Investment Director, said "We are delighted to be expanding our Edinburgh team. Newton has been steadily building a footprint in Scotland. These two hires support our plans for growth in our discretionary investment management services for private client and charities while, at the same time, allowing us to continue to provide the excellent service levels that distinguishes our offering."
Newton Investment Management is part of BNY Mellon Asset Management.
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