People Moves

Scott Licamele, former vice president of equity research sales at Renaissance Capital, has joined Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Red Star Asset Management.

John W. Henry & Co. has laid off one-quarter of its staff as its hedge funds have struggled to keep up with the industry rally.

For the second time in a week, the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to the hedge fund industry to help it rebuild its tattered reputation.

Just days after winning its independence from Stark Investments, Orchard Capital has made its first high-profile hire.

Goldman Sachs has named its co-head of U.S. equity sales as its new prime brokerage sales and capital introduction chief.

The founder of Tiger Management and a former Lehman Brothers executive have founded a private equity infrastructure firm.

Polar Capital CEO Mark Kary has resigned, handing over the reins of the hedge fund to co-founder Tim Woolley.

Seeking to rebuild its battered reputation, the Securities and Exchange Commission has hired a hedge fund insider to improve its examinations group in New York.

Nemesis Asset Management is going back to its roots to head its asset management business in the U.K.

The Bank of New York Mellon has promoted Brian Ruane to head its $200 billion hedge fund administration unit.