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Embracing Change: Ian Thompson, Fidelity International
Ian Thompson discusses creating synergies between technology and operations on the buy side.
Nybo to Lead Burton-Taylor Exchange Research
Research vet Nybo will lead and expand TP Icap-owned Burton-Taylor’s exchange and trading venue research division.
Asset Control Appoints Appleby Sales Head
Data industry sales veteran Gary Appleby has joined Asset Control as head of international sales, to grow clients’ usage of the vendor’s services.
Nasdaq Strategy Exec Louis Joins Hanweck Board
Louis replaces Salil Donde as Nasdaq's representative on Hanweck's board, after Donde left the exchange.
SmartStream Nabs Data, Tech Finance Exec Bowler from Asset Control
Officials say the data technology finance vet will be an "integral part of the management structure" that will deliver on SmartStream's growth plans.
SmartStream Names Richard Bowler CFO
Richard Bowler joins SmartStream from Asset Control, where he served as CFO for almost two years.
A Culture of Trust: DTCC's Ron Jordan
In 2010, Ron Jordan left NYSE, swapping market data for reference data and the opportunity to build a proprietary data business at clearing and settlement utility the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., where Max Bowie caught up with him. Photos by Amy…
AIM Boosts US Sales Team with Ex-SmartStream’s Woodford
AIM Software continues North American expansion with appointment of industry veteran James Woodford as sales manager.
FTSE Russell Hires Derivatives Sales Expert Smith
Former CME exec Smith will head the business area that licenses FTSE Russell's indexes for the creation of derivative products.
Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Santander Executive to Board
Julio Faura, Santander’s head of research and development for innovation initiatives at Banco Santander, joins trade association’s board of directors.
USAM Hires FX Sales Vet Hastings
Hastings will be responsible for acting as a sales agent on behalf of USAM's clients, and for opening doors to new cleints, expecially in the FX markets.
SocGen Grabs York Capital's Green
Green has also worked at Citigroup, Interactive Data, Bear Stearns, and Telerate.
BT’s Hafeez Named FISD Exec Committee Chair
Officials say Hafeez's experience of dealing with different industry participants will serve him well in addressing the concerns of FISD constituents from different market segments.
Watkins to Lead BNY Mellon Markets Team in EMEA
Dan Watkins has been appointed head of BNY Mellon Markets for EMEA, succeeding Richard Gill, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Pentagon Snaps Up Vincent Silk
Clare Vincent Silk, an ex-senior member of Investit in London, has joined Pentagon Consulting as head of its advisory business.
Finwire Hires Ex-SIX News, Sales Staff
The newswire spotted an opportunity to hire experienced staff from SIX Financial Information after SIX decided to wind down its Nordic-focused offerings.
Former Hyperfeed, ITG IT Exec Straight Joins Rosenthal Collins
Straight has spent 26 years in IT and data roles.
Opus Hires D&B, Kroll Vet Kirschbaum to Drive Innovation from Acquisitions
Like new CEO Emanuele Conti, Kirschbaum is also a former executive at Kroll and Dun & Bradstreet.
Ballintrae Hires Mattingley as CEO, Refocuses on Data
Ballintrae has appointed John Mattingley CEO as the consultancy refocuses to concentrate “100 percent” on market data.
Ex-UBS CIO Oliver Bussmann to Head New Blockchain Venture
Bussmann will serve as president of Switzerland-based Crypto Valley Association.
Taking a Hack: JPMorgan's Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson discusses race, management, and cybersecurity in the capital markets.
RSRCHXchange Adds Research Exec, Board Members
The research platform has bolstered its advisory expertise with the appointment of several industry veterans to management and board roles.
GreenKey Appoints Shwayhat as New CEO
Shwayhat has more than 15 years of experience in the industry.
Big Data Startup Advanced Logic Analytics Names Math PhD Sayer CIO
Sayer's hire continues the startup vendor's effort to fill out its senior team of management and engineers.