Category: MM-MiFID MeleeOn 21 Nov 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com, RDR-Industry Identifier, Reference Data Review 
GlobeOp Financial Services has appointed risk management veteran Tony Glickman as global head of risk services and member of its operating committee. He will report to Vernon Barback, GlobeOp president and chief operating officer, and will be based in the company’s New York City office.
On 18 Nov 2008 in ET-Networking, Electronic Trading, MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
Milan-based SIA-SSB Group has named Armando Bolzoni director of its capital markets business unit. The unit provides integrated technology solutions to institutions and intermediaries along the entire value chain, including trading, operational supervision on financial marketplaces and settlement, according to European market regulations, including MiFID.
On 05 Nov 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has hired ex-Bear Stearns chief risk officer Michael Alix to work as a senior advisor to one of the executives on its Bank Supervision Group. Alix will assist William Rutledge, the executive vice president for the group, which oversees and regulates financial services firms in the Second Federal Reserve District.
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On 05 Nov 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
UBS has replaced its current group chief risk officer, Joseph Scoby, with his deputy Philip Lofts, who has also become a member of the group executive board. Scoby, who has been chief risk officer for just over a year, has decided to return to his former role as global head of alternative and quantitative investments within UBS Global Asset Management.
On 04 Nov 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com, RDR-Industry Identifier, Reference Data Review
Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon Asset Servicing has appointed John Gruber as head of global product management for its Performance & Risk Analytics (P&RA) product line. He replaces Debra Baker, who recently was named chief administrative officer for the bank’s Global Corporate Trust division.
On 31 Oct 2008 in ET-Dark Pools, ET-Multilateral Trading Facilities, ET-Networking, Electronic Trading, MM-MTFs, MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has appointed John Wilson, a former managing director and head of capital markets research at Lehman Brothers, as the chief executive of pan-European multi-lateral trading facility (MTF) that is expected to launch next year. He joins from the Expert Analysis Group, a company he founded.
On 28 Oct 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
Omgeo has appointed the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC’s) managing director of relationship management, Paula Sausville Arthus, to its board of managers. She replaces Michael Bodson of DTCC, who has retired his Omgeo board position.
On 27 Oct 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
According to market reports, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is currently on the hunt for a suitable successor to its current CEO Clara Furse, who is expected to step down next year. The exchange has already employing the services of a headhunter to oversee the appointment process.
On 09 Oct 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
KPMG Forensic has hired Rowan Taylor as a director in its forensic technology team, to lead the development of its forensic technology services for the financial services industry. He joins from Atos Origin where he was a partner with its financial services advisory practice specialising in technology and security.
On 08 Oct 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MM-Regulators, MiFIDMonitor.com
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named James Eastman chief counsel and associate director in the division of trading and markets. He will be charged with rendering legal advice and interpretations SEC Commission rules.
On 06 Oct 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com, RDR-Industry Identifier, Reference Data Review
International Financial Data Services (IFDS), the international transfer agency joint venture between State Street Corporation and DST Systems, has appointed Richard Barrett as group executive of client administration responsible for dealing, registration, administration control as well as IFDS’ distributor services functions. In his new role, Barrett will report to Jon Willis, IFDS’ operations director.
On 03 Oct 2008 in A-Team Delivery Terms, A-Team Free, MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com, RDR-Industry Identifier, Reference Data Review 
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has hired ex-Merrill Lynch chief operating officer for global compliance Robert Peiffer as managing director and general auditor. He will lead the internal audit activities of the DTCC and its global subsidiaries, with international responsibility.
On 29 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
The Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima), the global representative association for the hedge fund industry, has appointed a new council at its annual general meeting and announced that it will be selecting a new non-executive chairman in 2009.
On 23 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
The Bankers’ Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) has appointed Donna Alexander to be its new managing director, responsible for directing its day-to-day operations. She will also oversee the implementation of the association’s new strategic initiative to transform from a US-centric advocacy model with international membership to a global representative of the banking industry.
On 15 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
Timothy Keaney, co-CEO of BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, has taken over as a member of the board of Euroclear from Paul Bodart, executive vice president at BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, who has been the company’s representative on the Euroclear boards since January 2005.
On 14 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
Law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman Cornish has appointed Andrew Turner as a tax partner and Imran Sami as a corporate partner.
On 14 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed Alan Cameron as the new head of clearing, settlement and custody client solutions. He will join the bank in October, based in London and will report to Charles Cock, global head of coverage and client solutions.
On 10 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
FRSGlobal, a risk and regulatory reporting solution provider, has expanded its operations in the Americas with the opening of a New York office and the appointment of Richard Ferrari as vice president.
On 09 Sep 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com
NYSE Euronext has appointed ex-BarCap head Karl Cooper as chief regulatory officer of its new US futures market, NYSE Liffe.
On 27 Aug 2008 in MM-MiFID Melee, MiFIDMonitor.com, RDR-Industry Identifier, Reference Data Review
Omgeo, the post-execution trade management solutions provider, has appointed Scott Hillyer as managing director, client operations. In this role, he will focus on driving client satisfaction and enhancing the overall client experience by facilitating cross-functional collaboration and acting as an advocate for Omgeo’s clients.
