Consulting firm to the asset management community KB Associates has appointed Andrew Ritchie as its executive director.
Ritchie will be responsible for advising asset managers on the structuring of investment funds, focusing on advising those wishing to establish UCITS or regulated hedge funds.
Formerly working in HSBC’s fund administration and custody business, Merrill Lynch’s prime brokerage business and at IDS Tennyson, Ritchie will be based in KB Associate’s London office.
Mike Kirby, managing principal of KB Associates, said: “Andrew brings a depth of industry knowledge and expertise which I am confident will be of benefit to KBA as we continue to grow our UK business”.