Walker Crips Group plc : New Chief Investment Officer Appointed

PRESS RELEASE
MARK RUSHTON JOINS WALKER CRIPS AS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, AND ANNOUNCES A NEW DRIVE FOR GROWTH
8th February 2012
Mark Rushton has joined Walker Crips Stockbrokers as Chief Investment Officer.
This newly created role will position him to guide Walker Crips through the next phase of its development and to promote the growth and expansion of its private client business.

Mark Rushton's most recent role was at BNP Paribas, where he was Head of Offering for UK Wealth Management, before which he lead corporate development at Fortis having previously worked at Cazenove Capital Management and UBS.

His industry specialisation and experience ideally place him to oversee the Walker Crips retail proposition. Reporting to Rodney FitzGerald, CEO, Mark will take the lead in evolving investment strategy and policy to meet the challenges prevailing in the investment industry with a focus on refining the retail offering for private clients.
Rodney FitzGerald, CEO, Walker Crips Group commented "I am thrilled that Mark is bringing his talent and vision to Walker Crips. He will build on the core qualities and values that already attract and retain our extremely loyal clients; and he will spearhead the profitable invigoration and expansion of our private client investment business."
Mark Rushton adds "Walker Crips is that rare gem in investment management, a fine firm with a diverse range of clients who continue to depend upon a stable group of experienced advisers each with the flexibility to serve clients as they wish to be served - as individuals. It is my privilege, as CIO, to have the opportunity to make investment rewarding - for clients; for those who serve them; and, through growth, for shareholders."

About Walker Crips

Walker Crips predecessors first bought and sold shares for clients on the London Stock Exchange in
1914. Through acquisitions, the company can now trace its roots as far back as the 18th century,

making it one of the City of London's oldest independent companies.

Today Walker Crips Group plc is a fully listed UK public company specialising in Fund Management, Wealth Management, Stockbroking and Structured Investments.
Walker Crips Group plc incorporates the following companies which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Walker Crips Stockbrokers Limited Walker Crips Asset Managers Limited Walker Crips Wealth Management Limited Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co Limited
Ebor trustees Limited (trading as Walker Crips Pensions)
Walker Crips Structured Investments (a trading name of Walker Crips Stockbrokers Limited)
Walker Crips Stockbrokers Limited and Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co Limited are members of the London
Stock Exchange.

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