Thames River appoints ex FSA technical specialist

Pollok, who joined the FSA in December 2005, was the technical specialist in the FSA's Alternative Investments team. The team was responsible for the supervision of the largest UK hedge fund managers, reviewing their operational risk and ensuring they operate in line with the FSA's statutory objectives. Prior to his appointment to the FSA, Pollok worked portfolio manager at Montpelier Asset Management. Toby Hampden-Acton, Thames River's chief compliance and risk officer, said: "Current market conditions highlight the need for extremely tight internal risk control systems and at Thames Riv...