Insight Investment has hired David Hillier as a portfolio manager in a bid to boost to its multi-asset strategy team.
Mr Hillier has joined from Aviva, where he was an economist in its multi-asset team, having previously been chief UK economist at Barclays Capital.
In his new role at Insight, he will report to Matthew Merritt, head of the multi-asset strategy group.
Asset managers have increasingly been focusing on their multi-asset teams as the products are expected to be in high demand later this year.
A new customer base of is set to appear since retirees will be allowed to take complete control of their pension, rather than having to buy an annuity.
