Boutique wealth manager EQ Investors (EQ) has appointed Simon Moore as a senior investment analyst in its London office.

He will provide cover for EQ’s head of investing, Sophie Kennedy, while she is away on maternity leave.

Mr Moore headed Tilney Bestinvest’s fund research team for seven years, before being appointed senior investment manager at 7IM, his most recent role.

Ms Kennedy commented: “Simon’s track record and contacts in the profession are second to none. Attracting someone of his cali...