Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM) has strengthened its global emerging markets division in London with two new hies.

Bryan Collings joins the firm as head of emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). He previously headed up the EMEA team at WestLB Asset Management, and in his new role will oversee DeAM's institutional and retail fund management efforts for EMEA equities. Collings reports to Matt Linsey, head of emerging markets.