LCH.Clearnet, the multi-national clearing house group, has appointed Suneel Bakhshi as its new group chief executive officer. Subject to final regulatory approval, Bakhshi (pictured) is expected to join the organisation in early 2014, at which point Jacques Aigrain, interim executive chairman will resume his position as non-executive chairman of LCH.Clearnet Group, alongside his role as non-executive director of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).   Upon taking up his position, Bakhshi will also become a member of London Stock Exchange Group’s Executive Committee, headed by LSEG CEO Xavier Rolet. LSEG is a 57.8 per cent shareholder in LCH.Clearnet Group.   Jacques

Jeffrey Trongone has joined alternative asset management company Tradex Global Advisors as president. He will work closely with founders Michael Beattie and Richard Travia to continue the development of the firm as a provider of niche investment products, trade specific opportunities and a disciplined business platform to investors.     Trongone joins the firm as a senior partner and will focus on all commercial activities.   "We are fortunate to have Jeff partner with us to ensure that we maintain the highest business and ethical standards in the industry.  Jeff is a seasoned business leader, consummate professional and skilled in

Edward S Nadel is joining Lowenstein Sandler’s investment management group as senior counsel. Nadel was previously general counsel and chief compliance officer at Star Mountain Capital and, prior to that, was the director of alternative investments at Credit Suisse.    At Lowenstein Sandler, he will counsel clients on fund formation and structuring, fund transactions, and regulatory and compliance matters.   At Credit Suisse, Nadel was responsible for the structuring and development of private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, joint ventures, funds of funds and employee plans. He played a key role in structuring the spin-offs of GSO Capital Partners and

BlueBay Asset Management, a manager of fixed income and alternative investments, has appointed Lisa Stuart as director – sales UK & Ireland with immediate effect.  Stuart joins BlueBay from BlueCrest where she worked in a number of roles culminating in consultant relations manager.  Prior to BlueCrest, she worked for many publications within the Incisive Media group.   Stuart will focus on driving direct business development efforts in the UK & Irish Institutional channels. She will work alongside Anthony Pickering, director – sales UK & Ireland, in the UK team of five.   Mattias Højmark-Jensen, partner – head of sales, says:

INDOS Financial, the independent Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD) depositary business, has made two senior advisory and management appointments. Des Quigley, former Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ireland, has been appointed non-executive director. Paul Whelan, Head of Depositary Services, will join on 1 November 2013 from BNY Mellon Trust Company (Ireland) Limited. Bill Prew, Founder and CEO of INDOS Financial, says: “We are very excited that Des has joined our board as non-executive director and that Paul will join our management team. Together they bring considerable financial services, hedge fund and trustee expertise to the business. These appointments

Michael Bodson (pictured), President and Chief Executive Officer of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), is joining Omgeo’s Board of Managers as Chairman. Bodson assumes the role from Andrew Gray, Managing Director of Core Business Management at DTCC, who will remain a member of the Board. In addition, Joan Binstock, Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Lord Abbett & Co joins as a member of the Board.   The Board of Managers plays a vital role in the governance and oversight of Omgeo and its product and service development. Board members are responsible for representing the interests of the firm’s

KB Associates, a consulting firm to the asset management community, has appointed Peter Northcott as an Executive Director. Northcott joins KB Associates’ London office where he will be responsible for offering Hedge Fund start-up consultancy, due diligence advisory, change management consultancy and infrastructure review services in the London alternative investment market. He will work alongside Phillip Chapple in further developing this award-winning business. Northcott has over twenty years’ experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining KB Associates, Peter was a COO at the hedge fund managers Mako Global Investors, Apollo Global Management and Mulvaney Capital Management. He has

SuMi TRUST has appointed Hiroki Moritani and Shin Sawada as directors of the international sales team based in London. Prior to joining the London office, Moritani (pictured) was in charge of global fiduciary business development and client services for global investors at the firm’s head office in Tokyo.  He started his career at SuMi TRUST in 1996, where he has since held various positions including client portfolio management, product management, sales & marketing for institutional investors and global securities administration business.  He holds an MBA from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Keio University in Japan. Sawada