Ivka Kalus-Bystricky joined Baring Asset Management, Boston, as a...

Ivka Kalus-Bystricky joined Baring Asset Management, Boston, as a senior vice president and member of the asset allocation team responsible for North American global and EAFE clients. It is a new position. Previously Ms. Kalus-Bystricky was a European equity specialist at Independence Investments, Boston. David Ossam, vice president and director of human resources at Independence, declined to say whether she would be replaced.