Manager Moves and Appointments

Steben & Company, a provider of managed futures funds, has named Richard Kendrick as chief marketing officer. »

The Hedge Fund Association has created a high net worth advisory board focused on developing educational programmes and networking events globally for HNW investors. »

Peter Clarke, chief executive of Man Group, has advised the company of his intention to retire as chief executive and to step down from the board on 28 February 2013. »

Michael Singer has joined Ramius as chief executive officer reporting to Peter Cohen. »

Phoenix Investment Adviser, a private investment firm that specialises in high-yield corporate debt, has increased its assets under management by almost 40 per cent year-over-year, managing over USD530m as of 1 December. »

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, a counsellor to global financial institutions and corporations, has named associates Nathan M Bull, Sophie K Cuthbertson, Douglas J Donahue, Brian Foster, Ellen Halstead and Jeffrey Nagle to special counsel. »

KPMG, the US audit, tax and advisory firm, is adding several new hires to its alternative investment funds (AIF) practice's national team in Los Angeles and San Francisco. »

100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF) has appointed new Global Association and London board members and created a new 100WHF Advisory Council. »

Chi-X Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of alternative trading venue operator Chi-X Global, has appointed Jamie Crank as head of market operations. »

Insparo Asset Management has appointed Glenda Levin as head of marketing in a move to broaden the firm’s investor base. »