Cedrus Investments has appointed Paul Jackson as chief investment officer.

Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company, a USD9bn fund of hedge funds company, has hired Peter D. A. Stein to chair its Strategy Allocation Committee, effective 1 August.

The international arm of RBC Wealth Management has appointed Wasim Afzal as a manager in structured notes and fixed income, advisory. Afzal will be responsible for developing RBC Wealth Management’s structured notes offering for its high net worth and ultra HNW clients.   Afzal has more than 12 years’ experience in the industry. He previously worked for RBC Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of RBC, and before that was at Lehman Brothers and Deutsche Bank. His specialisms include structured credit products, structured rates and fund derivatives.   Phil Cutts, head of advisory, RBC Wealth Management, British Isles,

John Kelleher has been appointed as chairman of law firm Carey Olsen, which has offices in Guernsey, Jersey and London.

Cantor Fitzgerald has appointed Noel Kimmel as senior managing director to head its new prime brokerage business.

Barclays Wealth, the global wealth manager and adviser, has appointed Mitch Cox as managing director and head of the global investment and product office.

BNP Paribas has appointed Philippe Marchessaux to head its asset management businesses.

Complyport has appointed Martin Herriot as chief executive, effective 16 July 2009.

Aladdin Capital Management has expanded its sales and trading division with the appointment of Mark Atmore, who brings more than 19 years experience from Bear Stearns and Nomura. 

Fortress Investment Group has made several changes in management responsibilities aimed at supporting the firm’s growth and maximizing investment results for fund investors and public s