FIS, the Florida-based fintech, has appointed Stephanie Ferris as president and CEO. Ferris will take over as CEO from Gary Norcross, who has served as the company’s CEO for the last eight years. Norcross will take on the role of executive chairman of the board.
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Neuberger leaves U.S. Bank
Joe Neuberger, president of U.S. Bank’s global fund services business, has left to pursue an external opportunity. Neuberger spent 28 years at U.S. Bank. Whilst the bank searches for a replacement, Christine Waldron, chief product officer for the Wealth Management & Investment Services unit (WMIS), will act as interim head. This follows the news that…
HSBC appoints director of strategic initiatives
Ed Turner has been appointed as director of strategic initiatives for HSBC’s investor services business. He will be responsible for driving efficiencies, opportunities and business growth across the inserv business through partnerships, adoption of technology and execution of key initiatives. This follows his relocation back to the UK from Hong Kong where he was previously…
IQ-EQ hires from RBC I&TS
Samuel Kuborn has joined IQ-EQ as regional chief operating officer for continental Europe, based in Luxembourg. He previously spent nearly 13 years at RBC Investor & Treasury Services.
Carne hires from CSAM
Carne Group, the Europe-based fund services provider, has appointed Sean Flynn as head of private markets and strategic partners, based in New York. He joins from Credit Suisse Asset Management, where he was chief operating officer for the Americas.
Apex appoints COO for North America
Apex has appointed Jason Kirby as COO for North America. He was previously at Sanne, which Apex acquired earlier this year.
Cureton moves to SS&C
Stuart Cureton has joined SS&C in the UK as a sales director for the asset and wealth management businesses. He spent more than five years at SGSS, and has also worked at HSBC.
IQ-EQ hires India chief
IQ-EQ, the Luxembourg-based administration services provider, has appointed Atul Muchhala as executive director in India. He joins IQ-EQ with over 25 years’ experience in the alternative investment fund sector across India, Singapore and the Middle East. He was previously at SS&C, where he spent 15 years.
Vistra hires in Luxembourg
Vistra, the Singapore-based administrator, has appointed Philippe Lanciers as commercial director for Luxembourg. He joins from Arendt Regulatory & Consulting.
Standard Custody adds to board
Standard Custody & Trust Co., the digital asset custodian owned by PolySign, has appointed Matthew Homer to its board of directors. Homer was the inaugural executive deputy superintendent for the research and innovation division at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), where his responsibilities included cryptocurrency and digital assets.