US-listed , the financial advisory firm, has appointed Lance Stafford, CFA, as a principal.

Stafford will advise high net worth individuals and families.

“I am particularly excited to be a member of the SignatureWOMEN® initiative, where I will continue to pursue my passion for helping women who are transitioning to financial independence as a result of divorce, the loss of a spouse, or other life events,” Stafford said, explaining a feature of the firm’s work. 

Previously, Stafford spent three years as an investment counselor with one of the world’s largest asset management companies (not disclosed in SignatureFD’s press statement). He is a CFA charter holder and earned an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

Central Bank of Bahamas

has appointed Derek Rolle as deputy governor, effective from September 1.

Rolle will succeed Michael Lightbourne, whose tenure as deputy governor ended on June 30, the bank said in a statement.

A 28-year veteran of the Central Bank, Rolle has served in various positions within the firm, most recently as senior manager and head of the banking department.