TNS Appoints Levent Mehmet as Managing Director for Asia Pacific

Transaction Network Services (TNS) has appointed Levent Mehmet as Managing Director for its Financial Markets business in the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Mehmet is responsible for overseeing the company’s regional strategy, sales operations, and client engagement. His leadership will cover established teams in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, while also supporting the company’s broader client base across markets including China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Mehmet joins TNS with over 25 years of experience in financial market data and infrastructure. He previously spent 17 years at ICE Data Services, where he played a central role in expanding the firm’s regional footprint. His career also includes professional tenures with SIX and Bloomberg across Europe and the Middle East, providing him with extensive international expertise in connectivity and market infrastructure.

The appointment strengthens TNS’s regional leadership as it continues to provide connectivity and infrastructure services to global financial markets. By leveraging Mehmet’s background in business expansion and market data, the company aims to enhance its presence and service delivery across diverse jurisdictions, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

GLEIF Appoints Former Finoa Chief to New COFO Role

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has appointed Michaela Fleischer as its inaugural chief operating and financial officer.

Fleischer previously served as COO at Finoa and held leadership positions at Deutsche Bank, N26, Holvi and Revolut.

Based in Frankfurt am Main as managing director of GLEIF Germany, Fleischer reports to the chief executive and oversees financial planning, sustainability and day-to-day operations.

SimCorp Appoints Debbie Townley as Chief People Officer

SimCorp, the global financial technology firm, has appointed Debbie Townley as its new Chief People Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Peter Sanderson, Townley will oversee the company’s global People & Culture strategy. She joins the leadership team to support SimCorp’s current phase of organisational transformation.

Townley succeeds Marlene Nyholm Voss, who has moved into a senior leadership role as Managing Director of People & Culture at Deutsche Börse Group. Based in London, Townley brings 18 years of international experience across the UK and US, having held senior human resources positions at major financial institutions including BlackRock and Brooks Macdonald.

Prior to joining SimCorp, she served as Chief People Officer at GAM Investments. An alumna of the University of Oxford, Townley holds a BA (Honours) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Her appointment is intended to strengthen the firm’s talent management and cultural development as it scales its operations within the fintech sector.

Funds-Axis Strengthens Operations as It Scales Internationally

Global investment manager RegTech provider Funds-Axis has appointed Chris Machin as Chief Operating Officer, a move that signals a shift from build-phase momentum to operational scale. The London-based regulatory technology and investment compliance specialist is positioning itself for disciplined international growth, with Machin tasked to lead the operational architecture behind that expansion.

The firm describes the appointment as part of its next phase of global development. Machin brings experience in scaling high-growth technology businesses and structuring delivery frameworks within regulated environments. His remit spans operational strategy, client delivery, platform scalability and organisational development — areas that become critical as RegTech providers move from product-market fit to repeatable cross-border execution.

Chief Executive Officer Darren Burrows framed the hire in the context of execution. “Chris joins us at a pivotal moment,” he said. “We have assembled a great team and built a leading technology platform in Galaxy which has proven its value with clients across our key product modules. Our focus now is disciplined growth and execution – expanding internationally and continuing to deliver market-leading regulatory solutions. Chris brings the operational leadership to further strengthen our leadership team and support our ambition – I am delighted to welcome him on board”.

The reference to Galaxy is notable. Funds-Axis has built its proposition around integrating regulatory intelligence, workflow and technology into a unified compliance platform. As regulatory obligations expand across jurisdictions, operational resilience and scalable delivery models become differentiators as much as product functionality.

Machin’s own remarks suggest continuity rather than reinvention. “Funds-Axis has a clear vision, strong values, and a commitment to excellence. I am excited to join at such a pivotal time in its growth. Funds-Axis has successfully combined regulatory intelligence, robust technology and operational workflow into the Galaxy solution. I look forward to working with the team to scale the business, deepen client and partner relationships and drive global, sustainable growth”.

In practical terms, this signals a focus on institutionalising growth: formalising processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring that client delivery models remain robust as the firm expands into new markets. For RegTech vendors operating in investment compliance, scaling is not only about acquiring clients; it requires maintaining regulatory credibility, auditability and service consistency across jurisdictions.

The appointment therefore reflects a broader pattern across the RegTech sector. As firms mature, operational leadership becomes central to sustaining credibility with global asset managers and regulated institutions. The combination of regulatory domain expertise with disciplined operational execution is increasingly expected, particularly where solutions support core compliance workflows.

Funds-Axis positions the move as reinforcing its commitment to “building institutional-grade solutions – combining regulatory expertise, scalable technology, and operational excellence to solve increasing global regulatory compliance requirements.” Read in context, that commitment translates into a governance and delivery challenge: ensuring that product innovation is matched by operational control.

For Funds-Axis, the arrival of a COO at this stage suggests that the next phase is less about launch announcements and more about structured expansion — embedding process, scaling responsibly and aligning platform growth with the operational demands of a global client base.

UK Appoints Barclays Policy Chief Katharine Braddick as Banking Watchdog

Katharine Braddick will succeed Sam Woods when his term concludes in June 2026 as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The role carries direct responsibility for supervising banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms. The role is also charged with shaping how prudential standards evolve in a more explicitly growth-oriented policy climate.

Braddick arrives from Barclays, where she serves as Group Head of Strategic Policy and senior adviser to the CEO. Her background spans both the private sector and senior public service, including time at HM Treasury as Director of Financial Services with responsibility for international and European dossiers. That combination—City practitioner and policy architect—is likely to shape expectations of how the PRA balances resilience with competitiveness.

The appointment signals that regulators are expected to be “robust on resilience and ambitious on growth”, reflecting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s remit to support investment, lending and innovation while maintaining standards. In practice, this builds on a series of measures already advanced by the PRA including the removal of 37 reporting templates — a change projected to save firms around £26 million annually.

Chancellor Reeves described Braddick as “an accomplished pro-business leader with the experience to keep our financial system safe while backing the investment and lending that drives growth,”  adding that “She understands the City and regulation and will help ensure the UK remains one of the best places in the world to do business.” Reeves also acknowledged Woods’ tenure, stating: “I want to thank Sam Woods for his dedicated service and the strength he has brought to the UK’s prudential regime. Katharine will build on that record—keeping standards high while driving a competitive, growth-focused approach to regulation.”

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey struck a similar tone, saying: “I am very happy to welcome Katharine Braddick back to the Bank as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation.” He noted that “Katharine has vast experience both in the public and private sectors, and I am confident that she will lead the PRA with great ambition and skill, maintaining strong regulatory foundations to underpin a growing financial sector and a thriving economy.” He also thanked Woods “for his many years of hard work at the PRA”.

Braddick will take up the role on 1 July for a five-year term. As Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation, she will sit on the Prudential Regulation Committee, the Financial Policy Committee and the Court of the Bank of England, positioning her at the centre of both micro-prudential supervision and macro-prudential policy deliberation.

Broadridge Appoints Frank Troise as President of Global Capital Markets

Broadridge Financial Solutions has announced the immediate appointment of Frank Troise as President of Global Capital Markets. Reporting to Tom Carey, President of Global Technology & Operations, Troise will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. This leadership transition occurs as the industry experiences a significant convergence of trading, financing, and post-trade services across both traditional and digital financial ecosystems.

Since joining the firm in 2024 as Head of Trading and Connectivity Solutions, Troise has been instrumental in enhancing Broadridge’s platform capabilities. His work has focused on driving strategic growth and expanding front-office offerings, specifically within execution management, analytics, and algorithmic trading.

Troise brings extensive executive experience to the role, having previously served as CEO of Pico Quantitative Trading and ITG. His background also includes leading J.P. Morgan’s global Execution Services business, where he managed cross-asset trading operations. His appointment is intended to strengthen Broadridge’s position as a provider of integrated technology solutions for global capital markets.

Liquidnet Appoints Michael Gibbons as Global Head of Listed Derivatives Business Development

Liquidnet, the technology-driven agency execution specialist, has appointed Michael Gibbons as Global Head of Listed Derivatives Business Development. Joining from Morgan Stanley, where he spent 12 years leading electronic futures sales and coverage, Gibbons brings nearly two decades of experience in multi-asset execution. He has previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, focusing on electronic derivatives markets and execution strategies.

Based in New York, Gibbons reports to Marianna Rayetskyy, Global Head of Listed Derivatives. In this new role, he is responsible for driving Liquidnet’s global expansion strategy for listed derivatives. His remit includes deepening client relationships across various geographies and asset classes, while identifying emerging trading opportunities within the futures and options markets.

Throughout his career, Gibbons has demonstrated expertise in the adoption of algorithmic execution and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) tools. At Liquidnet, he will leverage this technical background to scale the firm’s listed derivatives offering. This appointment underscores Liquidnet’s commitment to strengthening its electronic trading capabilities and expanding its footprint within the global cross-asset landscape.

Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Eurex Deutschland Elect Exchange Council Leadership

Following the rotational elections in December 2025, the Exchange Councils of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) and Eurex Deutschland have held their constituent meetings to appoint leadership for the new three-year term. Both boards serve as supervisory bodies, responsible for appointing exchange management and overseeing the implementation of rules and regulations.

The FWB Exchange Council re-elected Matthias Zieschang, Executive Director at Fraport AG, as Chairman, a position he has held since 2020. Georg Stocker, CEO of DekaBank, remains Deputy Chairman. New additions to the 16-member FWB council include Dominik Heuer of Finovesta GmbH and Tobias Löschmann of Amundi Deutschland GmbH.

At Eurex Deutschland, Tobias Vogel, CEO of UBS Europe SE, was re-elected as Chairman of the 17-member council. Christoph Hock of Union Investment continues his role as Deputy Chairman. The council also welcomed Benon Janos, CFO of flatexDEGIRO AG, as a new member for the current term.

Leadership Change at OneTrust Signals Next Phase of AI-Ready Governance Strategy

Atlanta based regulatory solutions company OneTrust has appointed John Heyman as chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition as the company positions itself for its next phase of growth in data and AI governance. Founder Kabir Barday will remain involved in a strategic advisory capacity through his role on the board.

The change follows what the company describes as strong performance in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and comes as demand rises for governance frameworks that can support enterprise AI adoption. As Barday noted, “Growing adoption of AI across organizations has led to massive demand for OneTrust solutions that help enable the responsible use of data and AI.” He characterised the moment as a turning point for the business, adding: “This is a pivotal time to bring on a new CEO who can harness this momentum and drive OneTrust’s next chapter of growth.”

Heyman steps into the role with prior CEO experience at Radiant Systems and Snap One, where he led both companies through periods of expansion and public listings. His mandate at OneTrust centres on scaling what it terms its AI-Ready Governance platform at a time when enterprises are reassessing how data management, privacy, and AI oversight intersect. “It’s rare to come across an opportunity like OneTrust–a company that has built a strong foundation, achieved scale, and positioned itself to define one of the most important emerging markets with AI-Ready Governance,” Heyman said. He added that “OneTrust’s mission to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI has never been more critical.”

The broader context is a market in which AI governance is moving from policy discussion to operational requirement. Organisations are under pressure to demonstrate accountability, transparency and control over AI-enabled processes, particularly as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across jurisdictions. In that environment, platforms that combine data governance, privacy management and AI oversight are becoming embedded in core risk and compliance architectures.

Board member Thomas Laffont, co-founder of Coatue, framed the opportunity in infrastructure terms: “AI has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity for OneTrust to become mission-critical infrastructure – the governance layer every organization needs for data and AI. We are proud to continue to be a significant investor in the company through this evolution.” He added that “John’s experience innovating, transforming, and driving company growth at pivotal market moments positions OneTrust well to execute on the opportunity ahead.”

The transition signals continuity in strategy, with Barday remaining engaged at board level, but also an intent to operationalise growth around AI governance at scale. For customers, the focus remains on enabling innovation while maintaining control over data and AI risk – an agenda that is becoming central to enterprise technology strategy.

Genesis Global Announces Executive Leadership Appointments to Align Product and Technology

Genesis Global has made several executive leadership appointments aimed at integrating product strategy, technological innovation, and client delivery. Tej Sidhu, previously the Chief Technology Officer, has been named President and Chief Product Officer. In this expanded role, Sidhu will oversee go-to-market functions and product strategy, continuing his tenure on the Executive Committee and reporting directly to the CEO. He brings significant industry experience to the position, having served as CTO and head of R&D at Calypso for 16 years prior to joining Genesis in 2022.

In addition to Sidhu’s appointment, two internal leaders have been promoted to the Executive Committee. Shahin Askari, who joined the firm in 2023, has been named Chief Platform and Architecture Officer. He is now responsible for strategy and technology investments regarding the Genesis Application Platform, specifically focusing on architecture and AI capabilities. Andrew Rendell, a member of the team since 2021 and formerly VP of Platform Engineering, has been promoted to Chief Engineering Officer. Rendell will lead application delivery, DevOps, and operational excellence.

These changes finalise the composition of the Genesis Executive Committee, which now includes CEO James Harrison, Sidhu, Askari, and Rendell, alongside Carrie Mathieson (VP, People) and Fergal Magee (VP, Financial Planning & Analysis). The restructured leadership team is designed to streamline how the firm builds and supports solutions for its capital markets clients.