Neuberger Berman has moved into the broader specialty finance industry with the formation of Neuberger Berman Specialty Finance group (NBSF). The firm manages USD299 billion in assets, of which USD60 billion is alternative investments for institutions and individuals. NBSF
Systematica Investments (Systematica), a technology-driven manager focused on a quantitative and systematic investment approach, has made two senior investment hires, the latest step in the firm’s global expansion. Egon Ruetsche joins as a Research Fellow based in Geneva, while Amine
Wilmington Trust, a specialist in corporate and institutional services, has appointed Alex Pashley as Head of Structured Finance in the UK. Based in the firm’s London office, h Pashley e joins the Global Capital Markets European business, reporting to Alan
Melanion Capital, a Paris-based independent alternative investment management company, has appointed Dan Costinescu as a portfolio manager for a new systematic macro fund. Costinescu, who has been actively involved in alternative asset management since 2005, will be managing a quantitative-based
First Names Group has appointed four client service directors to its offices in Guernsey, Jersey, Singapore and Switzerland. All appointments are effective immediately. To its Private Client service line, First Names Group has appointed Sean Breslin in Geneva, Carola Zoni
Neudata has appointed alternative data specialist Ian Webster as a Senior Vice President. In this London-based role Webster (pictured), will focus on building relationships with the firm’s savvy buy-side investment management clients, as well as the expanding roster of alternative
IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a specialist in critical information, analytics and solutions, has announced the appointment of Deborah Orida as an independent director to its board and the retirement of Richard Roedel from the board. Orida’s appointment increases the size
The Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), which represents the common interests of the world’s leading financial and capital market participants, has named its new leadership team. Steve Ashley, Senior Managing Director, Head of Wholesale, Nomura, takes over as Chair of
Intertrust, a specialist in providing tech-enabled corporate and fund solutions to clients operating and investing in the international business environment, has expanded it onshore presence in China with a new office in Shenzhen. Intertrust already has a significant presence in
Corlytics, a specialist in regulatory risk rating, has appointed Stacey English to its executive team as Chief Digital Officer. English will lead Corlytics’ digital content, distribution and marketing strategy and will also manage key customer and partnership relationships. As
