NatWest Group

Houlihan Lokey Strengthens European Financial Services and Technology Team With Experienced Hire

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Corporation, Sale, NatWest Group, FIG, Houlihan, Corporate development, Fintech, Acquisition, Credit, Head, Bank

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Scott Kirkby has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its European Financial Services and Technology team, which operates as part of the global FinTech Group.

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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Scott Kirkby has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its European Financial Services and Technology team, which operates as part of the global FinTech Group.
Christian Kent, Managing Director and Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey’s European Financial Services and Technology team, commented, “We are very excited to have Scott joining our team.
“The financial services and FinTech sectors are highly integrated, and Scott’s unique breadth of experience across financial services markets, as well as the technologies and services to the banking and lending sector, are highly differentiated in the market.
Houlihan Lokey’s dedicated FinTech Group builds on the firm’s leading technology and financial services expertise and underscores its belief in and commitment to the future of financial technology.

Armakuni Acquired by Simform to Transform Organisations to GenAI-Readiness in the EMEA Region

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024

ORNALDO, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This strategic move strengthens Simform's capabilities, enhancing its advisory and strategic leadership offering, and enabling it to build and deliver high-performing product outcomes with, and for, organisations in the EMEA region.

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Armakuni , the world's first Team Topologies partner, helps organisations build high-performing engineering capabilities and accelerate customer value delivery.
The combined expertise of Simform and Armakuni makes the venture a perfect partner for any enterprise seeking growth in the age of AI.
Faster and consistent builds on the cloud: Armakuni helps enterprises at various stages of their cloud adoption journey with engineering agility.
Sustainable long-term solutions over quick fixes: Both Simform and Armakuni's DNA prioritise long-term sustainable solutions over quick fixes.

2024 Appian Innovation Award Winners Demonstrate Significant Business Results with Next-Gen AI Process Automation

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onsdag, april 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the winners of the 2024 Appian Innovation Awards at its annual global conference, Appian World .

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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the winners of the 2024 Appian Innovation Awards at its annual global conference, Appian World .
This year's finalists have successfully implemented AI process automation to deliver significant business value.
By leveraging d ata f abric and AI technology, these winners have shown the art of the possible with next-generation process orchestration.
The provider contracting team also leverages Appian AI for intelligent document processing to reduce human errors and enhance process efficiency within the provider contracting process.

2024 Appian Innovation Award Winners Demonstrate Significant Business Results with Next-Gen AI Process Automation

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onsdag, april 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the winners of the 2024 Appian Innovation Awards at its annual global conference, Appian World .

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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the winners of the 2024 Appian Innovation Awards at its annual global conference, Appian World .
This year's finalists have successfully implemented AI process automation to deliver significant business value.
By leveraging d ata f abric and AI technology, these winners have shown the art of the possible with next-generation process orchestration.
The provider contracting team also leverages Appian AI for intelligent document processing to reduce human errors and enhance process efficiency within the provider contracting process.

Swift Sets Industry Up for Seamless Introduction of CBDCs for Cross-Border Transactions as Interlinking Solution Finds More Use Cases

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måndag, mars 25, 2024

Swift’s solution has already been shown to enable cross-border transfers and connect CBDCs on different networks with each other, as well as with fiat currencies.

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Swift’s solution has already been shown to enable cross-border transfers and connect CBDCs on different networks with each other, as well as with fiat currencies.
The second phase of sandbox testing went further, exploring more complex use cases, using Swift’s solution to connect and orchestrate transactions across simulated digital trade and tokenised asset and FX networks, alongside CBDCs for payments.
Swift now plans to extend its solution to support a wider range of emerging digital networks in addition to CBDCs, such as platforms for tokenised deposits.
This will help to facilitate access and usage of CBDCs in the new complex world of digital payments.

Congratulations to NatWest for Winning the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024

Automation, Risk, Financial services, Policy, NatWest, Risk assessment, NatWest Group

LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NatWest Group, the UK's largest business bank, has been honored with the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year for its successful initiative to simplify and automate change and risk governance processes. This award recognizes the company's ability to reduce multiple assessment cycle times using patterns of governance. One example being product governance, which has fallen from 4.5 days to less than 20 minutes, marking a key milestone in their 'moonshot' goal of reducing cycle time from 73 days to 73 minutes.

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LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NatWest Group, the UK's largest business bank, has been honored with the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year for its successful initiative to simplify and automate change and risk governance processes.
This award recognizes the company's ability to reduce multiple assessment cycle times using patterns of governance.
UK's largest business bank won the Celent Risk Manager Award for transforming risk and change governance processes.
"NatWest's exemplary approach showcases a commitment to process excellence and operational efficiency," said Ian Watson, Head of Risk Research at Celent.

Congratulations to NatWest for Winning the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024

Automation, Risk, Financial services, Policy, NatWest, Risk assessment, NatWest Group

LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NatWest Group, the UK's largest business bank, has been honoured with the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year for its successful initiative to simplify and automate change and risk governance processes. This award recognises the company's ability to reduce multiple assessment cycle times using patterns of governance. One example being product governance, which has fallen from 4.5 days to less than 20 minutes, marking a key milestone in their 'moonshot' goal of reducing cycle time from 73 days to 73 minutes.

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LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NatWest Group, the UK's largest business bank, has been honoured with the Celent Model Risk Manager Award of the Year for its successful initiative to simplify and automate change and risk governance processes.
This award recognises the company's ability to reduce multiple assessment cycle times using patterns of governance.
"NatWest's exemplary approach showcases a commitment to process excellence and operational efficiency," said Ian Watson, Head of Risk Research at Celent.
Learn how NatWest is boosting productivity, reducing risk, and improving the customer experience here .

Julius Baer Group nominates Bruce Fletcher and Andrea Sambo for election to the Board of Directors

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onsdag, mars 13, 2024

Risk management, Record, UBS, Banca Commerciale Italiana, Risk, NatWest Group, Morgan Stanley, International Association, CVS, Citigroup, HSBC, Commodity

Zurich, 11 March 2024 – The Board of Directors of Julius Baer Group Ltd. will propose Bruce Fletcher and Andrea Sambo for election as new independent members of the Board of Directors at the Group’s Annual General Meeting on 11 April 2024.

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Zurich, 11 March 2024 – The Board of Directors of Julius Baer Group Ltd. will propose Bruce Fletcher and Andrea Sambo for election as new independent members of the Board of Directors at the Group’s Annual General Meeting on 11 April 2024.
Bruce Fletcher is a British and American citizen whose career in the financial industry spans four decades and encompasses extensive risk management and executive experience.
From 2018 to 2023, he was Chief Risk Officer of NatWest Group, a leading UK banking organisation, active in private banking, retail, and commercial banking.
Upon election, it is envisaged that Bruce Fletcher will take over as Chair of the Governance and Risk Committee.”

Lightsource bp Completes $348 Million Financing Package for Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Texas

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onsdag, februari 21, 2024

This financing marked Societe Generale’s sixth transaction supporting Lightsource bp’s renewable energy projects in the USA.

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This financing marked Societe Generale’s sixth transaction supporting Lightsource bp’s renewable energy projects in the USA.
This financing marked ING’s fifth transaction supporting Lightsource bp’s renewable energy projects in the USA.
This financing marked Lloyds Bank’s third transaction supporting Lightsource bp’s renewable energy projects in the USA.
Lightsource bp currently operates three solar projects in Texas: 260MW Impact, 163MW Elm Branch and 153MW Briar Creek Solar.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Richard Galanti Will Step Down as CFO, Names Gary Millerchip New CFO

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tisdag, februari 6, 2024

Senior, GAAP, Climate change, Royal Bank, Privacy, Acquisition, Small business, Royal Bank of Scotland, Comparable, NatWest Group, Management

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) announced today that Richard Galanti has confirmed his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.

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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) announced today that Richard Galanti has confirmed his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
The Board of Directors has named Gary Millerchip as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
Gary brings extensive retail and finance experience to Costco, serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Kroger Co. since April 2019.
Costco Chief Executive Officer Ron Vachris stated: “Over his nearly forty-year tenure as chief financial officer at the Company Richard has made innumerable and invaluable contributions to its success.