Julius Baer International Ltd has hired Edward Capel Cure as a director, private clients, with a particular focus on Russian, CIS & Chinese clients, thewealthnet has learnt.

Previously Mr Capel Cure worked at SG Hambros Private Bank and Marsh. He is a fluent Russian speaker, and in his new role he will be based in London.

The Julius Baer Group is a Swiss private banking group with office in more than 20 countries.