GBST, a global provider of securities transaction and fund administration software for the financial services industry, says that Ian Jack has joined it as chief executive officer for its Capital Markets business in the UK.



Jack brings 15 years of experience in the financial services industry to the team, with a particular focus in front and back-office financial networks. Most recently he served as global head of infrastructure for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). 

Working from their New York offices, he oversaw a global team responsible for the company’s infrastructure business, which included its global trading network and data centres. Before that he held roles at Colt Telecom, Radianz and Logica Ltd.



Based in London, Jack will report to group CEO Stephen Lake and focus on further growing the company’s Capital Markets business into new markets throughout Europe. 

Mark Wetjen is to join the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as managing director with responsibility for leading its global public policy function and related business and legal activities. 

The Financial Conduct Authority’s acting chief executive Tracey McDermott today announced the final appointment to the FCA’s Executive Committee with Georgina Philippou becoming the new chief operating officer.

BNP Paribas Securities Services has finally confirmed that Mark Hillman has been named as head of global client services, a newly created role which he assumed in May this year. 

HSBC Securities Services (HSS) has named Rafael Moral Santiago as its new head of securities services, Europe, responsible for the business across Europe and leading its growth agenda.

Investec Asset Management has appointed Matthew Oakley as chief technology officer.