Clearwater Expands Private, Alternative Markets Coverage With New Appointment

Clearwater Analytics has named Yuriy Shterk as its global head of alternatives as the provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions responds to growing institutional demand for private and alternative markets data.

Shterk has spent 25 years in financial services and joined Clearwater from Allvue Systems, where he was chief product officer.

Rimes Appoints Former SimCorp Leader Greg Nuckowski

Rimes has appointed Greg Nuckowski as the data-as-a-service provider’s global head of professional services, hiring him from SimCorp.

Nuckowski brings “deep expertise in scaling professional services organisations”, said Rimes chief operating office Gus Macfarlane. The new executive spent 20 years at SimCorp, leading its Professional Services business in North America.

LMAX Exchange Appoints Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada

LMAX Exchange, the global institutional FX exchange operator and part of LMAX Group, has appointed Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada. His addition strengthens the company’s global sales and product coverage as it expands its FX trading and liquidity solutions.

Lavigne brings over 25 years of buy-side experience and extensive industry relationships. He previously served as Director of Trading at OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System), overseeing FX trading and products. Reporting to Franz Schmidpeter, Global Head of Buy-Side Sales, Lavigne will play a key role in enhancing LMAX Exchange’s market presence in Canada.

Taskize Appoints Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management

Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations collaboration platform, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management. Based in London, Sinclair will oversee client account operations, support existing clients, and manage new client onboarding. His appointment follows a period of growth for Taskize, which now serves over 600 financial institutions across 88 countries.

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Sinclair has expertise in OTC operations, regulation, and technology-driven transformation. He joins from FINBOURNE Technology, where he specialised in data management solutions. His career also includes leading middle office teams at First Chicago and NatWest Markets, as well as consulting on infrastructure transformation in interest rate swaps and credit default swaps.

Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as New Chairman

Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has announced the appointment of Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands.

Manning also serves as a Non-Executive Director at The Valesco Group and has previously held senior positions at ADIB (UK) Limited and Citigroup, where he managed business development across 42 countries. He played a significant role in the establishment of MBNA Europe. A Fellow of several professional institutes, his expertise is widely recognised. Beyond finance, Manning has mentored entrepreneurs through The Princes Trust and continues to support business development initiatives.

Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as Chairman

Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has appointed Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands.

Manning also serves as a Non-Executive Director at The Valesco Group and has an extensive career spanning Citigroup, where he managed strategy across 42 countries, and ADIB (UK) Limited, which he founded. He played a crucial role in establishing MBNA Europe. A Fellow of multiple prestigious industry institutes, Manning’s expertise is widely recognised.

Beyond finance, he has actively mentored entrepreneurs through The Prince’s Trust and continues to support emerging businesses.

Muinmos Appoints Powerful Advisory Board to Drive KYC Growth

Digital onboarding and perpetual KYC solutions provider Muinmos has created an Advisory Board comprising four highly experienced professionals known for their work across RegTech, Big Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation. Each brings a record of scaling businesses and supporting growth, particularly in financial services. Their combined expertise is expected to inform Muinmos’ development of its client onboarding platform.

New Advisory Board Members

Sander Daniels (Chair) has previously helped design and launch Salesforce Financial Services Cloud in EMEA, creating a new revenue stream. He focuses on scaling companies, with specialized knowledge in Cloud Platforms and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. Having sold a Big Data platform to JP Morgan in 2013, Daniels will guide Muinmos on its ‘customer first’ strategy and help build relationships with larger financial services prospects.

Liz Hughes has over 20 years of experience in financial services and fintech, providing compliance and operational transformation expertise through her consultancy, The Other Consultancy. Her background includes senior roles at Kantar and the London Stock Exchange Group, as well as advisory positions at ionStar, Kaupthing, Singer & Friedlander, Lehman Brothers, and Alliance Bernstein. She will advise on operational excellence and strategic initiatives, especially in the MENA region.

Edward Lane brings 28 years of experience in sales and sales leadership, focused on providing technology solutions to financial institutions. Currently serving as SVP of Global Sales at Kantata, Lane has also held leadership positions at nCino Inc, Salesforce, Oracle, BEA Systems, and Computer Associates. His approach emphasizes challenging the status quo and devising creative strategies, drawing on a proven background in client-facing and GTM roles.

Thomas Vollmer leads sales for the Nordics at Boost.ai. His career spans roles at Salesforce, Google, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Dell, reflecting a focus on sales leadership, business growth, and key account management within technology. With a particular interest in AI-driven innovation, Vollmer aims to contribute to Muinmos’ success in an evolving digital landscape.

Executive Comments

Muinmos Founder & CEO, Remonda Kirketerp-Møller, explains how the Advisory Board will strengthen the company’s global potential: “This is a significant development for the business. We have strengthened our exceptional team with an outstanding Advisory Board who will help us to capitalise on the extensive market potential for our client onboarding platform. All members of the team have been carefully selected for their strong track record in scaling tech businesses, their expertise in go-to-market strategies, and their customer-centric focus.”

She adds: “We are fully committed to delivering excellence to clients, expanding our global client base and providing an unrivalled platform which not only empowers the Compliance function but also immensely benefits Sales and Operations. It’s a huge endorsement for Muinmos that industry experts of this calibre have chosen to join our team.”

Looking Ahead

According to Sander Daniels: “Muinmos offers an exceptional platform for continuous compliance of Financial Institutions. There’s huge potential for global growth and I am very pleased with the team we were able to attract.” The Advisory Board’s combined knowledge is expected to support Muinmos in refining its platform, targeting new market segments, and ensuring a resilient approach to long-term growth.

IPC Appoints Tito Singh as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Global Growth Strategy

IPC, the in trading communications and financial market connectivity vendor, has named Tito Singh as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Singh will spearhead the company’s global revenue growth strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, customer success, and sales operations to enhance client value and drive innovation in IPC’s solutions and services.

Singh brings over 20 years of experience in revenue growth and leadership, having held key roles such as Chief Customer Officer at MarketsIO and CRO at InvestCloud Financial SuperMarkets, where he significantly grew revenues and secured major enterprise deals. He also held senior positions at S&P’s CRISIL and Refinitiv, where he led financial and risk solution sales for the Americas.

Kurt Adams, CEO of IPC, commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Tito to IPC at such an exciting time for our company. Tito’s deep expertise in scaling revenue operations and his strategic approach to market expansion make him the ideal leader at this time. Under his leadership, IPC will continue to deepen our value proposition, strengthen client relationships, and achieve accelerated growth.”

At IPC, Singh will focus on advancing the company’s go-to-market strategies, ensuring a seamless client experience, and addressing the evolving needs of the financial markets with innovative solutions.

“I’m honoured to join IPC at this key point in the company’s transformation,” said Singh. “IPC’s commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions is unparalleled. I look forward to working with the talented team at IPC to drive growth and deliver exceptional value to our clients across the globe.”

London Stock Exchange Group Appoints Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has appointed of Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited, effective February 2025, pending regulatory approval. Reporting to Daniel Maguire, Group Head of LSEG Markets and CEO of LCH Group, de Verdelon succeeds Isabelle Girolami, who has served as CEO since November 2019.

Susi de Verdelon has been with LCH Limited since 2017 and currently leads LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates as Group Head, overseeing growth and operational resilience. Before joining LCH, she held senior roles in Sales & Strategy at Goldman Sachs’ Securities Division.

Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets, and CEO of LCH Group commented: “I’m delighted that Susi will be assuming the role of CEO, LCH Limited. As Group Head of LCH SwapClear & Listed Rates, she has driven growth and expansion into new markets, extended LCH Limited’s position in the rates market during benchmark reform, and most recently re-launched the Listed Rates service. I look forward to continuing to work with Susi as we expand our multi-asset class offering and deliver new products and services.”

Susi de Verdelon added: “I am excited by the opportunity to become the CEO of LCH Limited. This role has tremendous responsibility, and I am committed to driving forward our strategic vision, fostering a culture of excellence, and strengthening our position as a market leader in risk management. I look forward to working with the team to deliver more innovation and efficiencies to our customers, regulators, and the markets we serve.”

Senior Leadership Appointments at CSC Funds and Capital Markets Division

CSC has taken a step to strengthen its global compliance and risk management capabilities by appointing two seasoned leaders to key roles. With extensive experience in compliance, logistics, and regulatory strategy, Mark Calandra will now lead CSC’s Corporate and Legal Solutions (CLS) division, while Ian McConnel becomes the company’s chief legal officer overseeing Legal, Risk, and Compliance.

Calandra brings two decades of experience within CSC, most recently growing the Digital Brand Services division into a recognized provider of domain security. Industry observers suggest his blend of operational expertise and deep understanding of regulatory demands will help CLS navigate a complex compliance landscape.

On the legal front, McConnel’s background spans private practice, public service, and senior corporate roles. His appointment, according to company representatives, signals CSC’s continued focus on robust legal and compliance frameworks. Over his tenure at CSC, McConnel has cultivated a reputation for balancing governance requirements with practical solutions—experience that positions him to guide the Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams effectively.

“We’re dedicated to helping clients navigate an ever more challenging regulatory landscape,” says Rod Ward, president and CEO of CSC. “These two leaders will be instrumental in that effort. Both appointments reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional value and creative, pragmatic answers to our clients’ biggest business challenges.”

These leadership changes follow similar moves in CSC’s newly combined Funds and Capital Markets (FCM) division in December, with John Hebert expanding his responsibilities to lead the FCM business, while Venkat Srinivasan has been named global head of funds and enterprise capabilities.

These changes come on the heels of CSC’s integration of the Intertrust Group—originally acquired in November 2022—and its incorporation into the CSC brand. With a global presence spanning more than 140 jurisdictions and a team of over 8,000, CSC aims to deliver broader services to fund managers, asset owners, lenders, and advisors under a unified FCM structure.

In his new role as executive vice president and president of FCM, Hebert will direct CSC’s worldwide offerings across multiple asset classes and geographies. He previously oversaw CSC’s Global Capital Markets business and led initiatives that saw a 250% increase in capital markets and funds revenue over five years.

Srinivasan, appointed as global head of funds and enterprise capabilities, is credited with more than two decades of experience in private equity and the funds sector. He co-led the funds business at Intertrust Group prior to its acquisition and will now focus on developing integrated, centralized solutions for clients navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape.

“We are excited to welcome John and Venkat into their new roles as we continue to drive growth across our core markets,” Ward noted on the December appointments. “They have already demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities at CSC and together will be invaluable in setting the strategic direction for our FCM business.”

By strengthening its leadership bench, CSC appears poised to develop new approaches for clients aiming to stay ahead of global compliance demands.