By Geoff Ruddick – There has been an extraordinary focus on and trend towards `split boards' in the last few years. For most people the accepted definition of a 'split board' is having independent directors from different fiduciary firms. It
Sanne has made a senior appointment in its New York office, with Fred Steinberg (pictured), joining the firm as Managing Director – New York. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Fred will have responsibility for the day-to-day operations
By Chris Humpries (pictured), Stuarts Walker Hersant Humphries – The Cayman Islands is the principle offshore jurisdiction for hedge funds and mutual funds and seeks to retain its status by implementing an innovative legislative and regulatory regime and by continuing to have
Quantave has entered the closed beta-testing phase for its complete trade life-cycle infrastructure for digital assets. The infrastructure opens the digital assets market to institutional traders and investors, transforming the way they engage and transact with this dynamic market, whilst
It’s safe to say that the Cayman Island Government’s in-tray is probably rather full at the turn of the year. Two major developments are in train, both of which are set to further enhance the jurisdiction’s reputation. The first of
Axioma, a global provider of risk and portfolio management solutions, has formed a new partnership with Omega Point (www.ompnt.com), a portfolio intelligence tool for fundamental-style managers. Through this licensing agreement, Omega Point clients can now access Axioma’s suite of factor models via
Neonet, an independent agency broker and execution specialist, has joined AIM Italia, Borsa Italiana’s marketplace for SMEs, as a member firm.
 
“As an independent agency brokerage, we constantly review our access to all available European liquidity. Recent customer demand for
The Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), which represents the common interests of the world’s leading financial and capital market participants, has appointed Allison Parent as its new Executive Director, effective 19 June. Parent will succeed David Strongin who announced
Mirabaud Securities is developing its electronic trading capabilities with the appointment of Jason Rand to the newly created role of head of global electronic trading. Rand will be tasked with the development and expansion of Mirabaud’s electronic trading capabilities across
P Schoenfeld Asset Management (PSAM) has appointed John McVeigh as a Deputy Portfolio Manager of US Merger Arbitrage. McVeigh brings more than 12 years of investment experience in merger related situations to PSAM. Most recently, he was a Managing Director
