Altegris Investments has promoted one of its senior alternative investment professionals and hired two additional senior staff members. Todd Trusso, a five-year veteran of Altegris, was recently named director, private vlient group taking on the broader management and leadership responsibilities of the team of investment professionals serving sophisticated investors and family offices. Trusso’s previous experience includes serving as a manager of financial services with Prudential Financial, where he was responsible for overseeing a team of 12 financial advisers. "Todd’s unmatched expertise and dedication to being a true professional in alternative investments is highly valued by our clients and is one

Cardano has appointed Bart Heenk and Steven Catchpole to manage and develop client relationships.

Mourant International Finance Administration has appointed Matthew Wood as managing director of its Guernsey office.

Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company, a USD9bn fund of hedge funds company, has promoted Dr. Philippe Jorion and Kemmy Koh to partners. "Philippe and Kemmy’s promotions recognize the unique contributions each of them have made to the firm," says Jane Buchan, chief executive officer of Paamco. "Philippe has further enhanced Paamco’s strong risk management processes, particularly in evaluating complex securities and new markets. Kemmy has continually shown an ability to master new investment strategies and we are delighted with her latest success in building our Singapore office and overseeing our Asian long/short strategies." Jorion joined the firm three years ago

Veritas Asset Management has appointed Raymond Foo as a senior analyst to strengthen its Asia team.

HedgeOp Compliance, a provider of compliance software and consulting services for asset managers, has promoted Patrick Shea to executive vice president of the company.

Cairn Capital, the credit-specialist asset manager, has appointed Folkert Jan van der Veer as senior credit analyst focussing on financial institutions.

UBP Asset Management, a fund of funds management company of Union Bancaire Privée, has appointed Sara Sprung as chief investment officer of alternative investment.

Aladdin Capital Holdings has appointed Carlyle Peake as chief operating officer of Aladdin Capital and global head of syndicate for the firm. Peake joins Aladdin from Merrill Lynch where he was managing director and head of emerging markets syndicate.   Peake will be based in Aladdin’s Stamford, Connecticut offices and report directly to Neal Neilinger (pictured), vice-chairman and chief investment officer of Aladdin, and Steve Mandella, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Aladdin Capital Holdings.     Neilinger says: ‘We are delighted Carlyle has joined the team. His depth of experience will be an invaluable asset to Aladdin as

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed John P. Riley as director of legislative affairs.