BakerHostetler has added Douglas W Greene (pictured), as a partner in its national White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation practice team, where he will lead the Securities and Governance Litigation team. Greene, based in Seattle, is widely respected for his work defending securities and corporate governance cases on behalf of directors, officers and public companies. He joins BakerHostetler from Lane Powell, where he led the firm’s securities litigation practice group.   For more than 20 years, Greene has focused exclusively on securities and corporate governance matters, one of a handful of practitioners nationwide who handle such matters full

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed Timothy Lind, former Global Head of Financial Regulatory Solutions at Thomson Reuters, as Managing Director of DTCC Data Services. Lind (pictured), will be responsible for guiding the firm’s data businesses, including services that leverage the vast amounts of data derived from DTCC’s global processing platforms while ensuring on-going alignment with all risk management and regulatory requirements.   Lind is an industry veteran with deep expertise in global capital markets infrastructure, including the deployment of technology for operational efficiency, data governance, transaction automation, regulatory compliance and risk management. Prior to DTCC, he

Benedict O Kwon (pictured), has joined the Orange County office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton as a partner in the firm’s Corporate practice group, focusing on fund formation and taxation. Kwon joins Sheppard Mullin from Stradling. “Ben is a terrific addition to the firm. He brings a significant level of fund formation and tax expertise to our growing fund formation practice and overall Corporate practice group,” says Jon W Newby, vice chairman of Sheppard Mullin.   Kwon’s practice focuses on private equity fund and hedge fund formation and structuring, as well as domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He

Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched Broadridge International under the leadership of Tom Carey (pictured), to focus on the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions across all business lines. Carey has also been appointed to serve on Broadridge’s Executive Committee. “International expansion is a core strategy for Broadridge and this new strategic focus will enhance our long-term commitment to supporting our International and North American clients as we increase our capabilities to deliver more globally integrated solutions to address the challenges clients face today and tomorrow,” says Tim Gokey, President and COO of Broadridge. “Tom has a highly successful track record of building

Saxo Bank, an online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has appointed Damian Bunce (pictured), as Chief Client Officer (CCO), effective 19 February 2018. Bunce joins Saxo’s executive team and will report directly to Kim Fournais, CEO and Founder. In his role, Bunce will assume overall responsibility for the origination, retention and growth of Saxo Bank’s direct and wholesale business and drive growth through its network of worldwide offices. 
 Bunce joins Saxo with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with particular expertise in electronic trading across asset classes gained through his work with a number of global banks in London, New York, Tokyo

PineBridge Investments, a private, global asset manager, has appointed Michael Karpik as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Karpik, who will be based in PineBridge’s New York City headquarters and will report to CEO Gregory Ehret, will be directly responsible for the firm’s global operations, finance, compliance, risk management, product management, funds, and technology functions.   “Mike’s skill set and experience are a great fit for PineBridge,” says Ehret. “As we continue to grow and evolve as a firm, we are focused on having a strong and scalable operational infrastructure that keeps pace with our progress, anticipates our clients’ needs, and addresses

Cohen & Company has opened a new office in downtown Chicago, Illinois and announced several significant management-level hires. The firm recently announced it had merged with Arthur Bell CPAs to create the premier, full service accounting and consulting practice supporting asset managers with the best talent, technical expertise and client service approach. This announcement illustrates Cohen & Company’s follow-through on that strategy.   As a leading US financial marketplace, Chicago is home to many of Cohen & Company’s existing clients. The new office is led by Vince Curttright, an audit partner formerly with a large, national firm. Vince brings over

Cayman, New York and London-based alternative fund governance specialist, Danesmead Partners, has expanded its Cayman Islands office with the appointment of experienced independent director Brad Cowdroy as a principal of the firm. Cowdroy (pictured), has almost 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, having worked extensively with hedge funds, funds of funds and private equity funds across different alternative investment strategies and a range of fund structures. He has specific expertise within fund administration, accounting, valuation, investor communications and regulatory risk management.   Prior to joining Danesmead Partners, Brad served as an independent director for several years with ICG

Style Research, a specialist in factor-based analysis, has appointed experienced fintech leader Sebastien Roussotte (pictured), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Roussotte succeeds Kirsten English, who was appointed as CEO by lead investor Lyceum Capital Partners in 2015. After successfully implementing a programme of significant investment, during which the global team has doubled to 60 professionals, she has now been appointed a non-executive director of Style Research. In this role, she will be responsible for examining potential partnership, merger and acquisition opportunities.   The changes come at a time of growing popularity for factor investing, with investment managers actively seeking ways to differentiate their performance. Style Research sets the standard for portfolio transparency, enabling managers