Fulcrum Asset Management (Fulcrum) has added to its investment team with the appointment of Marc Semaan (pictured), as a Multi-Asset Strategist. With some ten years’ market experience, Marc joins from Aviva Investors’ AIMS Team where he held a similar role. Prior to this he was a Macro Strategist at Friends Life Investments where he developed a global macro research structure to support the fixed income teams. Before this, he worked at Brandywine Global Investment Management as a Global Macro Research Analyst.   Andrew Stevens, Fulcrum’s Chief Executive, says: “We continue to invest in attracting the highest calibre of investment professionals, believing

Linedata has appointed Sophie Février (pictured), as the firm’s new Director of Innovation, Communications and Marketing. Reporting directly to Anvaraly Jiva, founder and CEO of Linedata, Février will manage innovation initiatives and define and implement communication, marketing and digital activities for the entire Group. She will also be responsible for strengthening Linedata’s links with innovation hubs outside the Group such as startups and universities.   Février is a graduate of the Ecole des mines de Paris, and has acquired considerable experience of cross-functional, collaborative management and rolling out large-scale transformation projects. In particular, she spent the last nine years working

Alternative asset manager Magnetar Capital (Magnetar) has appointed Erik Falk to work on strategic initiatives with the firm’s executive committee, including founder & CEO Alec Litowitz, co-founder & President Ross Laser, and Global Head of Fixed Income David Snyderman.  Falk, who will be based in Evanston, joins Magnetar from Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co (KKR), where he was most recently a Member of KKR and the Global Head of Private Credit.   “We are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of investors,” says Litowitz. “Erik’s decades of experience and strong track record of success make him a valuable addition

Alder Capital DAC, the Dublin-based, systematic investment manager announces the appointment of Brian Flanagan to the role of Senior Business Development Manager. Flanagan will be working through both the Dublin and London offices to manage existing client relationships and promote the Alder alternative investment approach to both domestic and international investors. He will report to John Parkin, Alder’s Head of Product Management.   Flanagan’s addition to the team reflects Alder’s continued investment in the business and builds upon the recent expansion following the opening of the London office earlier this year.   Flanagan joins Alder following 15 years with Friends