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Man Group, the world’s largest listed hedge fund, has appointed Colin Bell, the former head of HSBC’s European operations, as a non-executive director, strengthening its board with additional banking, regulatory and technology expertise, according to a report by Financial News London.
Goldman Sachs has hired Maciej Wolański, a former managing director at hedge fund Point72, into its Warsaw-based technology and engineering operations, further strengthening the bank’s largest hub in continental Europe, according to a report by eFinancial careers.
Multi-strategy hedge fund Millennium has recruited Christian Blanc, a managing director from Goldman Sachs, as it continues to expand its data centre and technology infrastructure capabilities, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Taula Capital Management, the $7.6bn macro-focused hedge fund led by Diego Megia, has appointed Richard Hughes, former chair of the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility, as senior economic adviser in London, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Rokos Capital Management has appointed Deutsche Bank managing director Tarik Hsaini as head of quantitative investing, strengthening the London-based hedge fund’s systematic capabilities following a strong performance year, according to a report by Financial News London.
Infinity Capital Partners has appointed John Champagne as partner and Chief Investment Officer, to oversee the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio construction, and risk management across hedge funds, private equity, and bespoke portfolio solutions.
JPMorgan has appointed a senior systematic equities executive from hedge fund Millennium Management, marking a notable return to banking for a former buy-side portfolio manager, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Ken Griffin’s multi-strategy hedge fund major Citadel is moving into industrial metals trading as record prices and heightened market volatility draw increased hedge fund interest into the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
London-based prime broker GBM Securities has appointed Maria Antsupova as its new Head of Global Markets Operations, strengthening its operational leadership as the firm continues to expand its institutional prime brokerage offering, according to a report by Finance Magnates.
BNP Paribas has appointed Peter Herrlin as Global Head of Hedge Fund Services, marking a key leadership move for the bank’s Securities Services business. Herrlin will be based in London and assumes responsibility for the Hedge Fund Services client line and delivery teams worldwide.
