Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) has appointed James Ballinger as Practice Director of its London advice team, to further support the growth of its wealth management offering for high net worth clients.

International wealth manager Nedbank Private Wealth has appointed Chris Kirk to lead its growing risk team. The move forms part of a planned restructure of the risk and compliance teams and Chris is based in the company’s Isle of Man office.

Deutsche Bank International Private Bank has appointed James Whittaker to head UK coverage, marking the next phase of its growth strategy and buildout in London.

PraxisIFM has invested in its UK private client, corporate and funds business with a move to a new central London office.

Zedra has appointed Sally Orton as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Alongside her group financial brief, Orton also will head the operational side of the group, including HR and Operations.

Tilney Smith & Williamson has appointed Mayank Prakash as Chief Technology Officer and a member of the Group Executive Committee. 

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the newly merged UK wealth management and professional services group, has appointed John Bunch as Chief Commercial Director, Financial Services. 

Van Lanschot Kempen has appointed Erik van Houwelingen to its Executive Board effective 15 November. 

Succession Holdings Jersey Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent wealth management and financial planning groups, has appointed Patrick Gale to the position of Non-Executive Chairman.  

additiv, a global SaaS provider to the wealth management industry, has opened a new office in Dubai and appointed a Managing Director for UAE, as it looks to expand its footprint in the Middle East.