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Who’s Moving Where In Wealth Management? – Arbuthnot Latham, Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Editorial Staff

17 December 2025

Arbuthnot Latham
 has appointed Fanni Pfeningberger as active ETF business development manager, based in Vienna, covering Continental Europe. In this newly-created role, she will support the growth of Columbia Threadneedle’s active ETF business, complementing sales directors with specialist expertise in ETFs and targeting new client channels.

Previously, Pfeningberger was responsible for institutional and wealth sales across Central and Eastern Europe for BlackRock. Her experience spanned active and passive investments, portfolio solutions, alternatives and technology partnerships. In addition to her sales experience, she holds advanced degrees in finance and technology management and innovation, recently earning the CFA Certificate in private markets and alternative investments.

Her appointment adds to the innovation brought to the business by the launch of the CT QR (Quant Redefined) Active ETF Series, which have been listed on the Deutsche Börse Xetra and SIX Swiss Exchange, with a listing on the London Stock Exchange due in the coming weeks.

“We are thrilled to welcome Fanni to our team,” Christine Cantrell, head of active ETFs, distribution, EMEA said. “Her deep knowledge of diverse clients’ investment practices, her consultative approach and ability to provide a value-add service to clients will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of our Active ETF offering,”