International law firm Debevoise & Plimpton has expanded its financial institutions group with the addition of two lawyers, Gregory J. Lyons and Satish M.

Split Rock Partners, a venture capital firm focused on emerging software and internet services companies, has hired Jamie Thingelstad, former vice president, chief technology officer of

US Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, has promoted Ted Maidenberg to principal.

BNP Paribas has appointed Philippe Marchessaux to head its asset management businesses.

Fortress Investment Group has made several changes in management responsibilities aimed at supporting the firm’s growth and maximizing investment results for fund investors and public s

Brown Rudnick, an international law firm, has hired Tracy Fisher as a partner in the tax group based in the firm’s London office.

Gennx360 Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial business-to-business companies, has hired Monty Yort as a managing partner.

Bacchus Capital Management, a San Francisco-based investment firm specialising in mezzanine and private equity wine industry investments, has appointed Quinton Jay as managing director.

CCMP Capital has appointed Richard Zannino as a managing director and a member of the firm’s investment committee, effective 13 July 2009.

Aviva Investors has strengthened its fund management capability with the appointment of Ian Berry as fund manager – infrastructure and renewable energy.