Crestbridge, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator, has appointed David Bridger as head of its Southampton, UK office. He will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational expertise provided through the business’s expanding office in Southampton, Crestbridge’s central hub for specialist fund accounting, processes and development. Prior to joining Crestbridge Bridger worked for Aztec Group, overseeing…
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BNY Mellon appoints Australia country executive
BNY Mellon has appointed Geoff Hodge as Australia country executive. He will continue to oversee global strategy as the head of Milestone Group, the Sydney-headquartered fund management fintech that he co-founded in 1998, which was acquired by BNY Mellon in 2021. He will take a seat on the BNY Mellon Asia Pacific Leadership Council. Alexis…
Darren Hodges steps up at U.S. Bank
Darren Hodges has been named COO of U.S. Bank Wealth Management and Investment Services. He joined U.S. Bank in 2020 to lead trust technology and support services custody services.
IQ-EQ hires MD for Jersey
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administrator, has appointed Nicola Gott as managing director of its Jersey business. Prior to joining IQ-EQ, she was MD of Oak Group in Jersey.
Komainu tries again with new CEO
Komainu, the C.I.-based digital asset custodian, has appointed Nicolas Bertrand as its CEO. His appointment follows the February 2022 announcement that Matt Chamberlain was to become CEO, which never happened. Bertrand brings over 20 years of experience in market infrastructure and digital assets, including more than a decade at Borsa Italiana and the London Stock…
Broadridge hires from HSBC
Sian Young has joined Broadridge as director, account management, based in the UK. She previously spent 15 years at HSBC, most recently as a senior account manager working with asset owners and managers.
BNY Mellon hires network management veteran
Paul Hedges has joined BNY Mellon in London as lead specialist, global network management. He was a founding member of The Securities Services Advisory Group, and has previously worked at several major custody banks, including HSBC, J.P. Morgan and RBC.
RBC I&TS appoints global head of T&DS
RBC Investor & Treasury Services has appointed Bob Schaminé as global head, trustee & depositary bank services, based in Luxembourg. He was previously head of client experience for Europe & APAC.
HSBC appoints COO for securities services
HSBC has appointed Gina Slotosch as COO, securities services, based in the UK. This is an internal appointment.
Northern Trust appoints global head of network management
Northern Trust has appointed Michael Buzza as global head of network management & market strategy. Buzza, previously EMEA head of market advocacy and innovation research, will oversee the teams dedicated to providing market access and insights across the traditional securities services markets within the digital assets and financial markets group. Over the course of 16…