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GoldMoney, the online precious metals trader, has strengthened its management expertise with the promotion of two new directors, Natasha Le Dain-Cyples and Christina Irgel.
Le Dain-Cyples and Irgel have joined chief financial officer Peter Wright in leading the day-to-day business of the British-based company with chief executive officer, Geoff Turk.
Le Dain-Cyples is head of human resources for GoldMoney. She has 20 years of senior management experience with a strong understanding of the needs of a business from a strategic people management and organisational perspective. Le Dain-Cyples joined the team in 2012 from Standard Bank where she was a
Most of the principals and employees of Rothstein Kass, a professional services firm in the hedge fund industry, are to join US audit and tax advisory firm KPMG.
The move brings together KPMG’s alternative investments presence and global reach with Rothstein Kass’ expertise and personnel.
The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, and terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.
“Combining the strength of KPMG and its global reach with Rothstein Kass’ leading market position will create the preeminent professional services provider in the hedge fund market,” says John Veihmeyer, global chairman of KPMG.
Robert K Steel has joined investment advisory and asset management firm Perella Weinberg Partners as chief executive officer, with effect from 7 July 2014.
Joseph Perella will continue in an active role as chairman, while co-founders Terry Meguid and Peter Weinberg will remain in their roles as co-head of asset management and head of advisory, respectively.
Steel’s (pictured) career of almost 40 years in financial services includes both public and private sector experience. Most recently he was New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Economic Development under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, where he spearheaded the administration’s major redevelopment projects.
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Alternative investment management firm Evanston Capital Management (ECM) has appointed Carl Gargula as vice president – business development.
In this newly created role, Gargula will be responsible for marketing in the RIA, family office, bank, broker/dealer, and financial intermediary channels.
“Carl brings a wealth of experience in the RIA and high net worth channels, and we are very pleased to welcome him to ECM,” says Adam Blitz, chief executive and chief investment officer, Evanston Capital Management. “Carl will organise our marketing and communication efforts in these channels and help us assess needs and trends within that investor segment. We
Alternative investment and private securities marketplace FNEX has appointed Chris Nelson as the company’s chief technology officer.
In this role he will oversee overall company operations, systems and platform development.
Nelson brings over 18 years of experience in technology. He joins FNEX from Delivra where he was director of operations, growing the company’s top line more than five times without incurring any debt, and spent many years in the role of director of information technology.
Prior to Delivra, Nelson held multiple roles at T2 Systems, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and served as Airborne Communications Operator for the
Fund governance firm DMS Offshore Investment Services is expanding its operations in Europe to take advantage of new opportunities in the alternative investment funds market.
DMS intends to create 50 new roles in fund governance and risk management at its European operations centre in Dublin, a move that is supported by Ireland's Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through the Industrial Development Authority (IDA Ireland).
DMS established its Dublin office in 2008 to provide fund governance services to fund promoters. In 2012, the firm added a management company service to assist promoters who needed to comply with the Alternative
Jane Buchan, the founder of Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company (PAAMCO), and Chris Gradel, a founder of PAG in Asia, have joined the board of the Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB).
The two appointments strengthen international representation on the HFSB board at a time when the international standard setting body is increasing its presence in North America and Asia.
Amelia Fawcett, chairman of the HFSB, says: “We are delighted to add two such distinguished members of the alternative investment community to the board. It sends a powerful signal about the importance the hedge fund industry and investor community attach
Neuberger Berman Asia has appointed six marketing and sales executives in Asia, as the firm grows to meet client demand in the region.
Marco Tang joins the Hong Kong office from Baring Asset Management as head of retail distribution for mainland China and Hong Kong.
Katherine Low, based in Singapore, joins from Blackrock to spearhead Neuberger Berman's retail distribution in Singapore.
Elina Choy, formerly with First State, has been named head of Asia Pacific product and marketing, based in Hong Kong.
Kay So, previously with AllianceBernstein, has joined as a marketing director in Hong Kong.
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Dr Ed Altman has joined the high yield team at alternative asset management company Tradex in an alliance to help execute the firm's Short-Biased High Yield strategy.
Altman (pictured) is the Max L Heine Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business, New York University.
He is also the director of research in credit and debt markets at the NYU Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions and a well-known high yield bankruptcy expert.
"We are fortunate to have Dr Altman work with us to help execute and promote our Short-Biased High Yield Strategy. He is
FNEX, the financial marketplace for alternative investments, has appointed Carissa Newton as the company’s chief marketing officer.
Newton reports directly to FNEX CEO Todd Ryden and leads all strategic marketing efforts at FNEX beginning with the company’s national marketing and advertising campaign.
FNEX launched FNEX.com, an online marketplace for alternative investments including direct placements in private companies, hedge funds and managed futures accounts, in September 2013. The web-based platform provides investment advisors, family offices, institutions, and accredited investors access to investment opportunities offered by investment banks and funds across the US.
“Carissa’s deep understanding of financial services and technology
