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The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday announced that Acting Director George Canellos and former federal prosecutor Andrew Ceresney have been named Co-Directors of the Division of Enforcement.

BMO Global Asset Management has expanded its Defined Contribution Investment Only team with the appointment of two new regional sales managers.

ING announced that the share price on its IPO will be between $21.00 to $24.00 per share for a maximum of 64,166,667 shares of common stock offered.

Bruce Dirks, former portfolio manager at Fidelity Management & Research Company, has agreed to join ViaSat, a provider of mobile satellite network services, as chief financial officer.

Robert Buzzelli was formerly Allegheny Valley Bank’s chief banking and wealth management officer.

The job market in asset management may not be back to pre-crisis levels, but hiring will likely pick up after second quarter earnings reports, says recruiter George Wilbanks, president of Wilbanks Partners.

Three research analysts at Harris Associates, adviser to The Oakmark Funds, have been appointed co-managers of the Oakmark Equity and Income Fund (OAKBX).

Minneapolis-based Whitebox Advisors has hired Mike Coffey as Head of Distribution for the firm’s mutual funds.

Martim de Arantes Oliveira will be responsible for driving the growth of Ascent’s new office, which will open this summer.

Nationwide Financial is getting into the retirement market.

Janus Capital Group has appointed Michael Stern as regional sales director to spearhead the expansion of Janus’ intermediary distribution and sales in New York City.

Eaton Vance Corp has hired Bob Cunha as Managing Director of Marketing and Distribution Strategy, responsible for leading Eaton Vance's marketing efforts across all distribution channels, including the company's brand positioning and media relations efforts.

Aristotle Capital Management is adding to its client service and marketing team. Catalina Llinás joins the firm as a managing director on the team.

Community Capital Management is expanding it’s northeastern presence with a new hire and a new office.

Doug Heding joined the Private Client Reserve as a private banking officer in Milwaukee; Kenan Aksoz joined as a wealth management consultant in Minneapolis.

While some men and women have left New York for a better life in Florida, there are other areas that are beginning to attract the financial community.

Vanguard is shaking up its government relations office.

Horizons ETFs Management (USA), a subsidiary of Seoul, Korea-based Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. has appointed Joe Cunningham as Head of Capital Markets for Horizons USA.

Mary Jo White was sworn in this morning as the 31st Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Putnam Investments has added three new DCIO Investment Specialists to bolster its sales effort in the 401(k) market.