KAS BANK NV announced that it named Pat Sharman director of pensions at its U.K. branch. Sharman will be responsible for developing the custody and fund administration business to further respond to challenges faced by British pension schemes. She will also be responsible for leading the sales and relationship management efforts towards U.K. pension funds.

Sharman until recently worked as head of sales and relationship management for European pension funds at HSBC Holdings Plc's HSBC Securities Services.