AltX has appointed Roy Singh (pictured) as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. “Roy’s extensive experience in data science, distributed systems, natural language processing and machine learning will catapult our product capabilities and offerings to new heights,” says Sam Hocking,

Aegon Asset Management has appointed Kirk Buese as Chief Investment Officer of its US investment management operation, Aegon USA Investment Management (AUIM), effective 7 September. Aegon Asset Management, the global asset management division of Netherlands-based Aegon Group, comprises asset managers

Chiron Investment Management, a boutique, actively-managed investment management firm led by Chief Investment Officer Ryan Caldwell (pictured)and Chief Executive Officer Enrico Gaglioti, has bolstered its executive and investment teams with the addition of five seasoned professionals. Kristen A Richards and

Cowen Group is to join AltX’s team of strategic investors. Cowen joins other lead investors of AltX including Wells Fargo & Company, Control Empresarial de Capitales, controlled by Carlos Slim, David Bonderman, founding partner of TPG Capital, Andy Redleaf, CEO

Anchin, Block & Anchin has appointed a new Partner, Raphy Soussan (pictured) and a new Director, Marc Nadritch to the firm’s team. Soussan is a Commercial Audit Partner with more than 20 years of experience providing auditing, accounting and consulting

Sigma Analysis & Management (Sigma), a specialist in advising institutional investors on managed account solutions, hedge fund portfolio construction and research, and risk analytics, has appointed Megan Vesely, JD as General Counsel.   Vesely joins Sigma at its Toronto office

Monument Group, an independent alternative investment fund placement agent, has hired three professionals to join Managing Director Niklas K Amundsson (pictured) in the firm’s Hong Kong office. The new additions to the Monument team are Albert Jun, Director, Sabrina Meng,

Prytania Investment Advisors has appointed Shaun Curry (pictured) as Head of Business Development (ex-US) with effect from 3 September 2015. Prior to joining Prytania, Curry was a Senior Business Development Executive at Stenham Asset Management and a Director of Marketing

BCS Global Markets (BCS), the international arm of BCS Financial Group, has appointed Adam Wood to the position of Director in the Prime Brokerage Sales team in London. In his role, Wood will work to maintain and establish strong relationships

Sprott Asset Management has appointed Dennis Mitchell as Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Vice President, pending regulatory approval.  Mitchell is a highly-regarded investment professional who, prior to joining Sprott, served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at a