Robyn Holloway has joined DST Systems as vice president of sales for its alternative investment solutions business. Holloway (pictured) brings more than 15 years' experience in the alternatives, brokerage, and wealth management industries to her new role. She comes
Asia Alternative Asset Partners (Caymans), which specialises in the seeding and distribution of Asian and emerging markets alternative funds, has appointed Joanne Murphy as marketing direc
MKP Capital Management, a diversified alternative asset manager, has hired Anthony Simpson as a Managing Director to focus on European Marketing. Simpson will be responsible for further developing MKP’s global investor base from the firm’s London office. He will work closely
The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) has appointed Thalius Hecksher as regional director for the HFA’s Southeast Chapter, and Robert G Sawyer in the newly created role of regional director for the HFA’s Boston Chapter. The industry professionals have been chosen
London-based Insparo Asset Management, which was established in July last year by principals Mohammed Hanif and Francis Beddington and launched its inaugural USD125m Insparo Africa and Mid
Confluence, a provider of automated data management solutions for the investment management industry, has appointed Jimmy Harrington as a global sales account executive. As part of the growing team in Europe, Harrington will be responsible for expanding Confluence’s global market
Dallas-based Highland Capital Management has announced that as part of the firm’s continued international growth, it will open an Asia-Pacific regional office in Singapore next month heade
Veteran high-yield portfolio manager William M Nelson has assumed portfolio management of the Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund, effective immediately. He takes over fund from Bryan C Krug, who had managed the fund since its inception and is leaving to
Middle- and back-office hedge fund administrator OpHedge Investment Services has hired Jack Li as director of P&L and valuations.
Alternative asset manager GLG Partners has confirmed reports that Goldman Sachs partner Driss Ben-Brahim will be joining the firm to develop a special situations platform that will include
