Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), one of the world’s leading investment managers, has appointed Alan Keating to lead its Dublin based UCITS management company.

Keating, who will form part of NTAM EMEA’s executive leadership team, will focus on ensuring the continued growth, management and governance of its UCITS fund range. He reports to Marie Dzanis, head of NTAM for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Keating joins NTAM from Duff & Phelps, where he was managing director and CEO of their UCITS and AIFMD management company. Prior to that he was CEO of MUFG Alternative Fund Services, an Irish MiFID firm. He has more than 20 years of industry experience and holds a certificate in taxation of Irish domiciled funds, he is chartered tax adviser and is fellow member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.