has joined Aurelia Research (Bermuda) Ltd. as general manager and director of business development.

Mr. Howard (pictured) joins Aurelia from the Bank of Bermuda, where he was previously head of private client services, Americas. Prior to that Mr. Howard said he was director, Europe and the Americas at Barclays Private Bank in London.

Speaking of his appointment, Mr. Howard said: ?Having gained experience in large financial institutions, I am extremely excited to join Aurelia. Aurelia provides the security, independence and excellence that top clients desire.?

The Aurelia Group is an independent wealth management business founded in Switzerland in 1987. With offices in Geneva (16 staff) and Bermuda (four staff) it serves private and institutional clients from around the world, reportedly managing assets in excess of $2 billion.