He will be responsible for leading distribution in the DACH region, covering institutional and wealth channels across Barings’ full suite of investment capabilities and products, the firm said in a statement. He will be based in Munich and report to Jon Millin, head of UK, EMEA & Asia Pacific distribution.

Specketer was previously was head of distribution for DACH & CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) for more than seven years at Invesco Asset Management. He has also held positions at Source, a company founded by Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns International and RCM/ Allianz Global Investors.

“The DACH region is a key area of growth for Barings, and we are continuously investing in our distribution team and on the ground presence to support our ambitions,” Millin said. “Sascha is an experienced senior leader, and I am confident that he has the skills to help us continue to deepen our partnerships with clients and support the firm’s long term growth objectives in the region.”

Cripps
UK-based law firm , an employee-owned Swedish investment firm, has appointed Monique Melis as an independent director to its board of directors, effective immediately.

In this role, Melis will contribute to guiding Tidan Capital’s growth strategy and corporate governance as the firm continues to expand and drive value for its stakeholders. Her expertise and industry experience are expected to strengthen the board’s oversight, the firm said in a statement.

Melis is also managing director, global head of financial services compliance and regulation at Kroll, a global independent provider of risk and advisory solutions. She has more than 25 years of regulation, governance, risk and compliance experience in UK and internationally with a proven track record of leadership, governance and strategic insight. Prior to her role at Kroll, Melis served as manager of the Transaction Monitoring Unit at the FSA (now FCA/PRA) and head of regulation at The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX).

"Monique Melis brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge in international regulatory frameworks, which will strengthen our expertise at Tidan Capital,” Serge Houles, CEO of Tidan Capital and Ronny Elénius, chairman of the board said. “Her leadership across the financial services sector, combined with her entrepreneurial mindset and strategic insight will help us navigate an evolving financial landscape while upholding our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. We are confident that her contribution will support both our immediate goals and long-term vision."