Rocq Capital welcomes investment manager and non-executive director

Mr Peatfield is a chartered member of the Institute of Securities and Investment, and holds an International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management and the Investment Advice Diploma. He gained corporate service and private wealth experience before moving into wealth management at a local fiduciary and investment business, where he later became a director.

‘CJ’s arrival is extremely welcome as we continue to grow the Rocq brand and business. We are seeing an influx of new mandates and additional inflows from our existing clients which speak volumes for the performance and service we provide,’ said Rocq Capital managing director John de Garis.

‘To recruit such an experienced manager like CJ who has natural interpersonal skills is a great addition for the team.

'Given the number of changes in the local investment management scene, we are seeing greater interest in our business as we are independent and remain committed to the island. Our community events typify what we are about as a locally-owned and focused entity.’

Rocq Capital is an independent investment manager providing discretionary portfolios and funds for local private clients, pensions, trusts, captive insurers and government. Mr Peatfield will be joining Rocq Capital’s team which has oversight of more than £450m. of assets.

‘It’s particularly pleasing to see Rocq’s rigorous approach to managing money and commitment to high levels of client service. I look forward helping Rocq on its upward trajectory,’ said Mr Peatfield.

The company has also appointed Chris Gambrell as a non-executive director to the board of its in-house funds. Mr Gambrell was the founder and managing director of Praxis Funds and has more recently been providing strategic advice to businesses in fund management and fund administration.

‘I have known the team at Rocq Capital for several years,’ he said.

‘They are a pleasure to deal with, operating to excellent professional standards, combined with a lengthy track record and experience in asset management. Upon being approached to consider appointment to the board of their in-house funds, I jumped at the opportunity, and I look forward to assisting with the growth of the funds.

Stuart Perfitt, executive chairman of Rocq Capital said: ‘Chris comes with a formidable track record and his expertise and insight will bring great benefit to our fund offering for which we have ambitions to grow.

‘Having been an investor with us for several years he knows plenty about Rocq Capital, our approach, people and style.

'We look forward to his input and advice in helping us to grow these locally-based funds. We are delighted to have him on board.’