The latest moves, appointments and personnel changes among wealth management and related organisations in the UK, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and select international locations.

Harmony Financial Services
Harmony Financial Services has appointed Katrina Farthing in the new role of associate director.

The Nottingham-based firm, which specialises in independent mortgage and protection advice, has created this position as part of its expansion strategy, following a period of consistent growth, it said in a statement this week.

Farthing has 28 years of experience across financial services, including expertise in mortgages, protection, investments and pensions. She began her banking career as a management trainee with Lloyds TSB, where she became top-performing financial advisor, Harmony said. Moving on to Alliance & Leicester, she progressed from financial advisor, branch manager and then became an area manager.

Farthing also spent two years in marketing before returning to the branch network as an area manager, leading her own team of financial advisors. In 2004, Farthing she was closely involved in the training and development team that implemented the Mortgage Market Regulation (MMR). Following the rollout, she led a team of mortgage advisors to rank first in the UK out of 26 areas.

Her career continued at Barclays, where she was responsible for recruiting and leading a team of 18 mortgage advisors. Despite a brief break, Farthing transitioned back into the industry as a broker while managing her own investment properties.

Ogier Global
Ogier Global – Ogier’s corporate and fiduciary services business – has appointed Eric Wilson (pictured) as associate director within the firm’s anti-money laundering (AML) services team in the Cayman Islands.

An AML specialist, Wilson's appointment underscores Ogier Global's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory oversight, ensuring the firm and its clients navigate the complex landscape of financial services regulation with confidence, Ogier said.

Wilson has had a career spanning almost two decades, including more than five years working at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.

He is a full member of both the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) as well as a board member of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association.

"Eric's expertise in AML services and compliance, combined with his in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape in the Cayman Islands, make him the ideal leader to drive our AML initiatives. With his proven track record in this field, we will continue to provide top-tier AML services to our clients," Ogier Global director Jayde Johnson, said.

Equiom
Equiom has appointed Naveed Shah as chief risk officer. Shah will lead the compliance and risk management function across Equiom, focusing on enhancing the company’s risk strategy and compliance framework in multiple jurisdictions.

As a member of Equiom’s global executive committee, with nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he will help align Equiom’s risk management approach with global standards and best practices, the firm said.

Before joining the company, he served as head of UK & CEEMEA Compliance and Operational Risk at Bank of America, where he managed regulatory and operational risk across regions. He also served in senior roles in risk, control, and operations at Deloitte, HSBC, JP Morgan, and UBS.

“We are pleased to welcome Naveed to Equiom,” Jon Jennings, CEO of Equiom said. “His experience and commitment to compliance and operational excellence will strengthen our ability to meet the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.”