GlobalCapital announced that John Mark Rusher has been appointed Head of Private Clients Division within the group to grow the services available for high net worth individuals for Maltese and international clients.

Mr Rusher hails from the UK where he has held various senior posts in portfolio management of high worth clients. Among others, he held the post of National Development Manager for Royal Bank of Scotland in various regions and cities, from Scotland to the south coast, and in London, Manchester, Nottingham and Birmingham, as well as Sales Project Development Manager for Millfield Partnership Ltd and Business Development Manager for Lifetime Group.

Mr Rusher is a qualified independent financial adviser who has a passion for excellence in service and a successful track record in building client relationships. With 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specialises in wealth management, business leadership and taxation.

GlobalCapital wants to use its Private Clients team to make further inroads in the international financial services arena. Already servicing a number of international individuals, organisations or trusts, the new appointment will enable the company to offer a more extended array of services in line with international best practice standards.

Mr Rusher is currently also involved in training the company’s financial planning team in asset management and financial planning techniques.

The GlobalCapital Private Clients team is based in the recently refurbished offices in Ta’ Xbiex where the team is supported by the group’s treasury, stockbroking and fund research teams.