Jupiter Asset Management has appointed Keith Marsden to the newly-created role of Director of Central Client Services.

Keith, who has 27 years experience in the financial services industry, joins Jupiter this week from Capita Financial Group, where he has worked since December 2005 - initially as Chief Executive Officer and latterly, as Chairman. Prior to this role, Keith worked at Baring Asset Management for 18 years in a variety of positions on the fund servicing side of the business.

At Jupiter, Keith will oversee the client servicing capabilities in London and the development of new product opportunities.

Adrian Creedy, Chief Operating Officer at Jupiter, said: "Jupiter is enjoying strong growth across a number of business units. At the same time, reporting requirements from both new and existing clients are increasing. We are delighted that someone with Keith's expertise has joined Jupiter to help us develop our capabilities in these areas."

Keith Marsden said: "Jupiter is a leading asset manager with a strong performance track record enjoying a period of strong growth. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in a fast-growing and increasingly important part of the business and I am very much looking forward to the challenge."

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Notes to Editors:
Jupiter Asset Management (JAM) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and its registered address is 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7JJ. It is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Limited and the group is collectively known as "Jupiter".