A former hedge fund CEO in Japan is offering his expertise to would-be hedge fund managers in the region.

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

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

Tradar, a provider of portfolio management and accounting software to the alternative investment management industry, has tapped Arti Hatzirodos as managing director of its Asian business.

Institutional broker/dealer Ticonderoga Securities has launched an equity derivatives group, which will be led by industry veteran Vuk Bulajic.

Hedge fund administration firm Columbus Avenue Consulting has launched an Emerging Manager Platform to provide basic administration to start-up fund managers.

Financial software firm FinLab SA is expanding its footprint in the United Kingdom and Spain with the appointment of Stephan Sanner as sales director.

Things are looking up at hedge fund administrator GlobeOp Financial Services.

Peter MacGuire has joined Meridian Equity Partners as senior managing director with responsibility for business development across the firm’s various business verticals.

Two firms, both known for their need, and delivery, of speed, have teamed up to provide hedge fund managers and other professional traders with a platform for faster creation and implementation of new trading strategies.