Rimes Names New Executive to Helm Commercial Development

Rimes has appointed Kieran Kennedy as Chief Revenue Officer to oversee commercial evolution at enterprise data management and investment intelligence provider.

Kennedy previously served as Global Vice President of Data Cloud Product Partnerships at Snowflake and spent 30 years at FactSet in roles across global sales, product development and strategic partnerships.

The position involves managing client requirements for governed data across artificial intelligence models and cloud ecosystems within the Rimes team.

Kennedy said that he provides the data intelligence expertise needed to deliver transformation at scale as firms shift toward activating intelligence.

“Rimes is at the centre of one of the industry’s most important transformations, as firms shift from merely managing data to activating intelligence,” Kennedy said. “As clients navigate unprecedented complexity across diverse data sources, AI models and cloud ecosystems, they need trusted, governed, interoperable data to deploy AI safely and effectively.”

Sustainability Software Firm Diginex Appoints Deputy Chair to Lead Governance, Mergers

Lorenzo Romano has been named Deputy Chair of sustainability software provider Diginex Limited to oversee corporate governance and mergers.

Romano previously worked at EFG Bank as head of private banking for Geneva and spent several years at Syz Group in senior leadership roles.

Based in the expanded leadership team, he will report to the board and manage strategic planning and the acquisition agenda.

Romano stated that he provides experience in leading international teams through growth phases and advising on governance structures and transactions.

“Lorenzo’s strategic insight and operational acumen have already proven invaluable, and his appointment as Deputy Chairman reflects our commitment to robust leadership as we accelerate growth and deliver greater value to stakeholders,” said Miles Pelham, Chairman and Founder of Diginex. “Diginex is strategically poised to lead in the booming sustainability RegTech sector, where innovative tools are essential for navigating increasingly stringent global regulations.”

BMLL Appoints Karen King as Head of Sales (APAC)

BMLL has appointed Karen King as Head of Sales (APAC), based in Hong Kong. King will be responsible for expanding the company’s client base and implementing growth strategies across the Asia Pacific region. She brings over two decades of experience in financial services and data solutions, having previously served as Managing Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence and working in Prime Brokerage at Goldman Sachs.

The appointment aligns with BMLL’s recent acquisition by Nordic Capital and a period of significant data coverage expansion. Over the last 14 months, the company has added data from major exchanges including Shanghai, Bombay, NSE India, Korea, and New Zealand. This expansion enables market participants to compare venues globally and analyse full order book data to assess market quality and liquidity provider performance.

SOLVE Promotes Sourav Srimal to Chief Growth Officer

SOLVE, a provider of pre-trade data and predictive pricing for fixed income markets, has promoted Sourav Srimal to the newly created position of Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In this executive role, Srimal is tasked with guiding the company’s strategic product roadmap and overseeing both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. He will also focus on expanding the firm’s network of integration partners while continuing to provide high-level direction for SOLVE’s private credit offerings to meet demand from asset managers and institutional investors.

Srimal previously served as Senior Vice President of Private Credit Solutions, having joined SOLVE following the 2022 acquisition of Advantage Data. During his tenure, he played a key role in integrating acquired platforms, including Advantage Data and Best Credit Data, and helped establish the company’s global operations in the Philippines. His specific expertise encompasses credit data management and product development, having previously architected analytics capabilities for bank loans and private credit.

SimCorp Appoints Iyan Adewuya as Chief Product Officer

SimCorp has appointed Iyan Adewuya to the newly created position of Chief Product Officer (CPO). Based in New York, Adewuya will report directly to Marc Schröter, the Chief Product and Technology Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy and innovation to the company, with a career that covers both public and private markets.

Most recently, Adewuya served as Head of Product for Enterprise and Private Markets Solutions at S&P Global Market Intelligence. There, he managed product strategy across lending, regulatory compliance, capital markets, and enterprise data management solutions. Previously, he held the role of Head of Product for Aladdin Portfolio Management and Compliance at BlackRock, where he led strategic initiatives for private markets, following a 12-year tenure in research and product leadership at Bloomberg.

Droit Appoints RegTech Veteran to Boost European Sales Amid Accelerating Global Regulatory Change

Droit has brought in experienced RegTech specialist Jean-Marie Mamodesen to help the firm deepen its engagement with European financial institutions at a time when regulatory change is accelerating across global markets. Joining the London office, Mamodesen takes on the role of Regional Sales Director for Continental Europe.

With more than two decades in regulatory reporting, Mamodesen has held senior roles across the industry, including Managing Director and Head of European Sales at Kaizen, sales leadership positions at Deutsche Börse and Xtrakter, and earlier roles at ICMA and ISMA. His background reflects a period in which market participants have had to manage successive waves of reforms in transaction reporting, transparency, and data governance.

Droit’s Chief Commercial Officer, Craig Butterworth, noted the relevance of that experience, pointing to the need for deeper domain expertise as firms grapple with increasingly complex reporting obligations. “Jean-Marie has a proven track record of scaling regulatory technology solutions and a deep understanding of the European transaction reporting landscape. His expertise will be invaluable as we further expand our footprint across Europe to meet the need for automating regulatory compliance,” he said.

The appointment comes as firms continue to adjust to updates across MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR Refit, and other reporting regimes worldwide. Institutions are increasingly looking for tools that help them interpret and implement evolving rules consistently, reduce the burden of manual oversight, and validate submissions with greater confidence. Droit’s decision-making platform, Adept, underpins its Trade and Transaction Reporting solution, which is designed to give users clearer visibility into obligations and how they apply across jurisdictions.

For Mamodesen, the attraction lies in addressing this complexity head-on. As he puts it, “What drew me to Droit is its ability to bring clarity and control to the increasing regulatory complexity. Through technology designed by the market and built by experts, Droit’s market-leading decision-making engine provides firms with the assurance, transparency, and precision they need to operate with confidence and stay on the right side of the rules.”

As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, the move reflects Droit’s focus on strengthening its regional expertise and supporting institutions seeking more rigorous, scalable approaches to compliance.

SOLVE Appoints Chris Fogarty as Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Management

SOLVE, the pre-trade data and predictive pricing provider for fixed income markets, has appointed Chris Fogarty to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Management. In this role, Fogarty will be responsible for advancing client engagement and overseeing the expansion of the firm’s strategic growth initiatives. This appointment represents a specific effort by SOLVE to strengthen its leadership structure and enhance the service provided to clients across credit markets.

Fogarty brings over two decades of experience in credit markets and institutional sales leadership to the company. Prior to joining SOLVE, he served as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Credit & Municipal Sales at UBS Securities, where he managed five national sales teams across sectors including investment-grade, high-yield, and emerging markets. His previous experience includes senior roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America Securities, and Xerox Corporation. He holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Droit Appoints RegTech Veteran to Boost European Sales Amid Accelerating Global Regulatory Change

Droit has brought in experienced RegTech specialist Jean-Marie Mamodesen to help the firm deepen its engagement with European financial institutions at a time when regulatory change is accelerating across global markets. Joining the London office, Mamodesen takes on the role of Regional Sales Director for Continental Europe.

With more than two decades in regulatory reporting, Mamodesen has held senior roles across the industry, including Managing Director and Head of European Sales at Kaizen, sales leadership positions at Deutsche Börse and Xtrakter, and earlier roles at ICMA and ISMA. His background reflects a period in which market participants have had to manage successive waves of reforms in transaction reporting, transparency, and data governance.

Droit’s Chief Commercial Officer, Craig Butterworth, noted the relevance of that experience, pointing to the need for deeper domain expertise as firms grapple with increasingly complex reporting obligations. “Jean-Marie has a proven track record of scaling regulatory technology solutions and a deep understanding of the European transaction reporting landscape. His expertise will be invaluable as we further expand our footprint across Europe to meet the need for automating regulatory compliance,” he said.

The appointment comes as firms continue to adjust to updates across MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR Refit, and other reporting regimes worldwide. Institutions are increasingly looking for tools that help them interpret and implement evolving rules consistently, reduce the burden of manual oversight, and validate submissions with greater confidence. Droit’s decision-making platform, Adept, underpins its Trade and Transaction Reporting solution, which is designed to give users clearer visibility into obligations and how they apply across jurisdictions.

For Mamodesen, the attraction lies in addressing this complexity head-on. As he puts it, “What drew me to Droit is its ability to bring clarity and control to the increasing regulatory complexity. Through technology designed by the market and built by experts, Droit’s market-leading decision-making engine provides firms with the assurance, transparency, and precision they need to operate with confidence and stay on the right side of the rules.”

As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, the move reflects Droit’s focus on strengthening its regional expertise and supporting institutions seeking more rigorous, scalable approaches to compliance.

DTCC Appoints Arianne M. Collette as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed of Arianne M. Collette as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities, effective from 17 November 2025. Collette will report to Val Wotton, DTCC Managing Director and Global Head of Equities Solutions, and will be based at the firm’s Jersey City location.

In this new position, Collette will be responsible for leading the strategic planning and execution for DTCC’s U.S. Equities business. Her remit includes driving growth initiatives, market expansion, and enhancing operational efficiencies across the company’s core clearing and settlement infrastructure.

Collette joins DTCC from Morgan Stanley, where she held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy for Reinvestment, Global Head of Sales Strategy, and Americas Head of Resource Optimization. She is also a noted advocate for diversity, serving as the co-founder and global chair of Women in Securities Finance, a global industry group with over 1,000 members dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the financial services industry.

Rimes Names New APAC and EDM Sales Leaders

Data management and investment intelligence solutions provider Rimes has appointment Ross Allen as head of the Asia and Pacific region and Bill Blythe as global head of EDM sales.

Allen previously held senior leadership roles, including head of financial markets APAC, during 25 years at IHS Markit (now S&P Global) and was chief commercial officer at Vyzrd.

Blythe has more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial technology and data management, most recently as global head of sales, enterprise data management at S&P Global Market Intelligence. He will report to the chief revenue officer and be based in the US, while Allen will report to the chief executive and be based in Australia.