KPMG has nominated James Dimech DeBono as an associate partner in its financial risk management practice. DeBono will be responsible for setting up a team to focus on supporting investment managers, funds and other financial institutions in the preparation of valuations of their portfolios.The team will comprise quantitative finance and valuation professionals with advanced degrees in quantitative disciplines and significant practical experience in the analysis and valuation of portfolios of “hard-to-value” and illiquid securities.