SANNE has appointed Peter Nagle as the company’s new Country Head – Mauritius. Nagle (pictured), will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to the local client service leadership teams based on the island. SANNE’s office in Mauritius is the second largest staffed office across the firm’s global network and is home to more than 200 client services professionals who specialise in funds, corporate and private client services. In this new role, Nagle will ensure the alignment of all client services and group services initiatives to deliver organic growth and will drive best practise throughout day-to-day activities within client services.

BNP Paribas Securities Services, a global custodian with USD11.5 trillion in assets under custody, has bolstered its London-based sales team with four senior appointments. Valeria Anderson is appointed Senior Sales Director, Asset Managers. Anderson, who has 20 years in the asset management and asset servicing industries, joins BNP Paribas from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where she was Director of Custody and Agency Services focused on building solutions for alternative and traditional asset managers. Prior to this, Anderson held various senior sales and relationship roles at the Bank of New York Mellon in Paris and London   Omar Arti is appointed

Mary Jane Phillips (pictured) has joined Oyster Consulting as an Associate Director, expanding Oyster’s Strategic Management and Operations and Technology practices.  The move increases the firm’s ability to help broker-dealers and investment advisors optimise operations, automate processes, explore clearing and custody options, and execute conversions efficiently and effectively.  Phillips has 30 years of experience in financial services, focused on providing continuous improvements to operations and branch networks, helping firms exceed client needs and enhance revenue generating capabilities. Phillips’ expertise includes the assessment and management of organisation structures and workflow to enhance operational efficiencies, including technology enhancements, outsourcing, customer service programs, reporting and

Alter Domus, a provider of third-party middle office, fund and corporate services to alternative investment managers and lenders globally, has appointed Spencer Wells to lead its UK office in London. Wells (pictured), will be responsible for driving the performance and growth of the UK business together with expanding new and existing client relationships in the region.   In addition to Spencer’s appointment the UK Management team has been further strengthened by the recruitment of Matthew Molton as Head of Operations UK. Molton has more than 13 years of experience in the financial sector. Prior to joining Alter Domus, Matthew was

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has appointed Andrew Allright as CEO of InfraHedge, the firm’s dedicated managed account business. Allright (pictured), has been with InfraHedge since it launched in 2011 and has played a key role in growing the business to become the global leader in servicing managed accounts. With more than USD30 billion of client assets, InfraHedge designs, builds and operates dedicated, customised platforms for institutional investors to effectively manage their third-party investment programs.   “The InfraHedge business has shown tremendous growth over the last few years,” says George Sullivan, global head of State Street’s Alternative Investment Solutions business.

BKCM LLC has promoted Derek Kim and Kevin Lu to Head of Research and Head of Systematic Strategies, respectively. BKCM is an independent investment firm specialising in cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused investment opportunities. “Crypto-blockchain technologies are an emerging global asset class that demands a combination of deep insight and strong execution – Derek and Kevin bring both,” says Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of the firm. “They are both multi-disciplined, adept at systematic investing, research and trading, and they are committed entrepreneurs. Everything a firm needs to be successful in this space.”   Kim, Head of Research, has extensive experience in

BNP Paribas Securities Services has bolstered its alternatives investment services team with the appointment of Diarmuid Ryan as Global Head of Hedge Fund Services. Ryan (pictured), joins BNP Paribas from State Street Alternative Investment Solutions where he held several senior executive positions in New York and Ireland over the past 10 years.   In this newly created role, Ryan will focus on deepening relationships with new and existing clients across the US, EMEA and APAC, and delivering strategic end-to-end solutions, including digital services, tailored to their requirements.   Ryan will be based in Dublin, reporting into BNP Paribas Securities Services’

SANNE has appointed Stephanie Hopkins and Stephen McKenna as Co-Heads of the firm’s Private Debt & Capital Markets business for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Effective 1 August 2018, Hopkins (pictured), and McKenna will be responsible for the strategic direction, management and delivery of SANNE’s Private Debt & Capital Markets business with specific focus on the continued development of the division to ensure that clients receive the highest levels of service and technical expertise across all jurisdictions.   Their focus will also continue to be on delivering strong growth through organic initiatives while continuing to drive best

Crayhill Capital Management, an alternative asset management firm that specialises in private credit investments, has appointed Sloan Sutta as Managing Director. Sutta (pictured), will be a senior member of Crayhill’s investment team, and his responsibilities will include helping to source, underwrite, structure, execute and manage asset-based investment opportunities, augmenting Crayhill’s differentiated approach to private credit.   “Private structured credit investing requires specialised skillsets, and Sloan’s deep expertise in the space will be an excellent complement to our investment team’s ability to deliver tailored capital solutions to specialty finance companies,” stated Josh Eaton, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Crayhill.   “I

Independent fund and corporate services provider, the Aztec Group, has made 113 promotions, including five senior appointments to director and associate director roles in the biggest round of promotions in the Group’s history. The promotions came into effect on 1 July, with nearly 15 per cent of the Group’s 720 employees being recognised and rewarded. Combined with the Group’s mid-year promotions, which took place in January, nearly 200 staff have been promoted in the last 12 months.   Of those promoted, five senior appointments to director and associate director positions were announced, significantly strengthening the Group’s leadership team.   Jimmy