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…
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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…
IQ-EQ appoints new Belgium MD
IQ-EQ has promoted Joannes van de Kimmenade to managing director, Belgium. He was previously market leader for IQ-EQ Belgium. He will develop the local strategy for both organic and inorganic growth targets, as well as providing leadership oversight and day-to-day management.
John Ferrara joins BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas’ securities services business has appointed John Ferrara as head of sales and relationship management for the institutional investors client segment in the Americas. Based in New York, he reports to Dennis Bon, head of BNP Paribas Securities Services in the Americas, and Alvaro Camunas, global head of client development for BNP Paribas Securities…
J.P. Morgan promotes Michelle Butler
Following the appointment of Dennis Burgers as co-head of EMEA sales for J.P. Morgan’s investor services business, Michelle Butler has been confirmed as the other co-head. Butler was previously head of sales for UK & Ireland, having joined from HSBC at the beginning of 2022. This follows the recent hiring of BNY Mellon’s Ileana Sodani…
Northern Trust hires senior RM from AMX
Nicola Gerety has joined Northern Trust as a senior relationship manager. Based in London, she is responsible for relationships with global investment management clients, and oversight of the strategic direction of services offered to ManCo clients across Europe. She joins from the Asset Management Exchange, which was recently acquired by Carne.