The Rohatyn Group (TRG), a specialised asset management firm focused on emerging markets, has hired former Caravel Flagship Fund portfolio manager Beidi Gu, who will be based in New York and lead TRG’s public equity investment strategies in beyond-BRIC emerging and frontier markets. TRG CEO Nick Rohatyn, says: “Beidi’s investment approach, which targets overlooked, underresearched markets and companies, aligns well with TRG’s emphasis on investment strategies that seek to capitalise on structural inefficiency and special opportunity. The robust growth fundamentals and strong potential to add alpha through fundamental analysis and active management make beyond-BRIC equities an exceptionally compelling investment opportunity.

Jersey Finance has appointed Amy Bryant as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO). In taking on her new role, which also sees her being appointed to the Board of Jersey Finance, Bryant (pictured), will extend her existing responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Strategic Projects for Jersey Finance to include CEO deputising responsibilities across the entire organisation.   Having joined Jersey Finance in 2011, Bryant, who was born in Jersey, has been COO since 2014 and also leads its Strategic Projects function, which undertakes initiatives to help develop aspects of the finance industry.   Prior to that, she

Quantitative hedge fund Taaffeite Capital Management (Taaffeite) has appointed Ronald Raymond as Chief Operating Officer. Raymond is a 21-year veteran in the asset management industry with extensive experience in hedge fund operations and compliance. Raymond will oversee Taaffeite’s operating units and capital markets execution.   “Allocators are increasing their investments into quantitative asset managers like Taaffeite who can demonstrate a unique edge and ability to generate consistent uncorrelated returns over an extended period of time,” says Dr Desmond Lun (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of Taaffeite. “Ronald’s impressive experience in building financial and operational infrastructure will be an important component in

Ultimus Fund Solutions, a provider of mutual fund, pooled investment and middle office services, has added Dina Tantra to its management team as Executive Vice President, Director of Fund Administration and Compliance. “The legal and compliance professionals at Ultimus work closely with clients, in conjunction with our many business partners, to provide the core servicing that is expected and to enable the successful navigation of the continuously-changing regulatory arena,” says Gary Tenkman (pictured), Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director of Ultimus. “As we continue to grow, Dina will be instrumental in overseeing these aspects, along with cultivating a strategic outlook

Brickendon has promoted two directors to executive level to help strengthen the firm’s management structure and drive sustainable growth. Harpreet Singh, of Brickendon’s data practice, and Richard Cryer, of the risk and regulatory practice, were promoted for their industry-leading expertise in their relevant fields, their excellent day-to-day performances delivering complex programmes for clients and their extensive leadership and management expertise.   Brickendon, which operates out of London and New York and is currently considering other opportunities for expansion, is experiencing significant growth thanks to its innovative and tailored solutions which are proving highly popular at a time when the financial

Cowen Inc has appointed Ann M Miller as a director in the firm’s Special Situations Group in the firm’s Investment Banking team. Miller is based in Cowen’s New York City corporate headquarters and joins the firm with expertise in the public and private company sectors, working in both distressed and traditional M&A assignments. In her new role, Miller is responsible for both executing mandates and obtaining new mandates with new and existing clients. In addition, she is also responsible for client management relating to all of the Special Situations service offerings.   “I am very happy Ann has joined Cowen’s

The Boston office of global law firm K&L Gates has added James A Wright III (pictured), as a partner in the restructuring and insolvency practice. Wright previously practiced with Ropes & Gray. Wright represents corporations, bondholders, private equity funds, hedge funds, institutional investors, and other parties in corporate restructuring matters including reorganisations, asset sales, liquidations, claim allowance adversary proceedings, setoff rights, and restructurings of portfolio companies. With an emphasis on large Chapter 11 cases, Wright has advised companies in the energy, oil and gas, financial services, health care, automotive, pharmaceutical, technology, and manufacturing industries in debtor-in-possession and committee representations. He has

Institutional trading network Liquidnet has appointed Patrick Strobel as Head of Technology for EMEA. In this newly formed role, he will be responsible for building out the company’s strategic IT architecture in EMEA with an emphasis on the region’s Virtual High Touch MiFID II solutions. Strobel brings over sixteen years’ experience delivering IT solutions for investment banks such as Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan.   “EMEA is one of Liquidnet’s fastest growing regions and augmenting our team with an experienced Head of Technology is key to continuing that success,” says Mark Pumfrey, Head of Liquidnet EMEA. “Following our recent acquisition