Friends Ivory & Sime Names Brancazio Compliance Officer.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 11, 1999-- Friends Ivory & Sime, a London-based global investment management firm and a pioneer in socially responsible investing Socially responsible investing describes an investment strategy which combines the intentions to maximize both financial return and social good. In general, socially responsible investors favor corporate practices which are environmentally responsible, support workplace diversity, , has named Christopher J. Brancazio as compliance officer. He joined the company November 1 and reports directly to Robert Bloom, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , in the firm's New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. office. The recruitment of a senior compliance officer at the company reflects the expanded regulatory compliance function as the firm moves into mutual funds. In making the announcement, George Walker, marketing director for Friends Ivory & Sime, said, "Christopher brings us a broad range of experience in assuring compliance with federal and state regulations. He has overseen policy statements and prospectuses for a variety of investments, including offshore funds, mutual funds and sub-advised portfolios for a leading global investment company. In addition, he has a background in asset management auditing and has worked to assure business unit compliance in major brokerage firms. All of these skills will be valuable in our worldwide operations." According to Walker, Christopher will have overall responsibility for assuring the company's investment products are in compliance with all relevant regulations and disclosure laws, including SEC and New York State requirements. Brancazio joins Friends from AIG AIG addressee indicator group (US DoD) AIG American International Group, Inc AiG Answers in Genesis (religious group in defense of Scripture) AIG Artificial Intelligence Group AIG Australian Industry Group Global Investment Corp., where he was regional compliance officer for North America. In addition to assuring compliance of its insurance and investment products, he reviewed domestic and international money market funds for compliance and developed training programs in ethics for investment advisory personnel. Before that, he was an internal auditor for Prudential Investments and Shearson Lehman Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Brancazio holds a bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree in psychology and business administration from the State University of New York (body) State University of New York - (SUNY) The public university system of New York State, USA, with campuses throughout the state. at Stony Brook. He is an associate member of the Association for Investment Management and Research and the New York Society of Securities Analysts. Friends Ivory & Sime manages over $50 billion on behalf of institutions and individuals around the globe. Specialists in equity investing, the firm offers international and U.S. domestic investment management, including socially responsible portfolios. |
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