The latest moves and appointments for wealth management roles in the UK, other parts of Europe, the Middle East and select international locations.

Fidelity International
Fidelity International, the asset manager, has appointed Paul Heselden in the newly created role of head of strategic relationship management for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), based in London.

Heselden will be responsible for strengthening and expanding partnerships with Fidelity’s strategic clients across EMEA. 

Heselden, who joined Fidelity in 2000, was previously a sales director responsible for distribution in the wholesale UK market.

“With 25 years of experience at Fidelity, Paul brings a truly unique perspective shaped by a deep understanding of our business, our culture, and the evolving needs of our clients,” Christian Staub, head of EMEA and global head of client propositions at Fidelity International said. “His expertise and long-standing relationships across the industry positions him perfectly to drive our strategic partnerships across EMEA, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value through meaningful, trust-based partnerships.”

Charles Russell Speechlys
International law firm Charles Russell Speechlys has expanded its international funds and investment management team by appointing Matthew Griffin.

Griffin will work alongside Jeremy Bell, another funds lawyer who joined the firm as a senior consultant in 2024, to continue to build a funds offering alternative to other firms in the market, the firm said in a statement. Each has decades of experience in senior funds roles.

Griffin was previously head of funds and investment management Europe at Mayer Brown. Before that, he spent eight years as partner and head of funds and investment management (EMEA) at White & Case. He has expertise across London and the Middle East. with more than 25 years’ experience primarily representing mid-market sponsors and institutional investors, including sovereign investors, in a range of funds matters. Griffin has acted on a significant number of complex, high-value secondary transactions and co-investment transactions, and has formed funds across asset classes and jurisdictions.

Alongside the existing London, Luxembourg and Asia funds, regulatory and tax practices, US tax practice and private capital transactions practices, the firm said that Griffin’s hire marks a pivotal step in the development of the firm’s private capital offering.

“Matthew is a heavy hitter in funds and investments, and an exciting addition to the firm’s senior funds bench strength,” David Collins, partner?who is responsible for the Business Advisory & Transaction Services Division, said. “As international private capital continues to grow, our clients increasingly require advice on funds and fund formation, not just in the UK but across all of the world’s major wealth centres. Whether investors or sponsors, these vehicles often form a critical part of their strategies. Matthew’s experience is a perfect fit for us as we continue to strengthen our capabilities.”

Matthew’s appointment follows the growth of the firm’s funds practice over 2024 and 2025, including Gaven Cheong recently joining as a partner in Hong Kong.