Important Notice : CLAM’s funds business is now managed by Keyridge
Effective 1 October 2025, Great-West Lifeco has transferred part of the investment management business of Canada Life Asset Management (‘CLAM’) to a sister company, Keyridge Asset Management Limited (‘Keyridge’) under the continued leadership of Mark Giancola, Managing Partner.
With over £135bn in assets under management and close to 300 asset management professionals, Keyridge unites the European third-party asset management businesses of CLAM, Setanta Asset Management, and Irish Life Investment Managers, creating a new asset manager in the UK market. Keyridge is authorised by the FCA to provide investment services in the UK through a UK branch.
What does this mean for you?
. Your investments and services remain unchanged.
. Your relationship manager continues to be your point of contact for any queries.
For more information, please visit Keyridge.com or contact your appointed relationship manager.
David Marchant
Chief Investment Officer, The Canada Life Assurance Company (CLAC) & Managing Director, Canada Life Asset Management Limited
David took over as Chief Investment Officer, Canada Life Limited and Managing Director, Canada Life Asset Management Limited in July 2013. In May 2024 his remit was expanded, becoming CIO for the Canada Life Assurance Company, overseeing the general account investment teams in both Canada and Europe, covering fixed income, equities, real estate, and commercial mortgages.
David has over 30 years’ industry experience, with investment experience across a wide range of asset classes. He joined Canada Life Asset Management in November 2010 as Head of Securities having previously been Head of Global Equities at Insight Investment.
David has a BA in Economics and Econometrics from Nottingham University and an MBA from City University.