Trevor Langford has joined Nomura Asset Management UK as a manager in its institutional marketing team, focusing on Europe and the UK.

Nomura is a specialist in managing Far Eastern and Pacific basin equities. Mark Roxburgh, head of marketing and client service, explained that appointment follows the growth of assets under management. Nomura won &quotjust short of €1bn&quot (£630m) from five new clients and top-ups from existing clients, he said.