Investment banks

Sustainalytics Collaborates with UBS and the World Bank on New Sustainable Investment Products

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Monday, September 10, 2018
Economy, Finance, Financial services, Multilateral development banks, United Nations Development Group, Investment banks, Primary dealers, Banking, UBS, World Bank Group, World Bank, Bank

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has issued a sustainable development note linked to the GSSI.

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  • The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has issued a sustainable development note linked to the GSSI.
  • Michael Nelskyla, Head of Investor Solutions at UBS Investment Bank, said: "We are privileged to work with the World Bank and the UN systems to offer new innovations to support the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said: "We are delighted to expand our investing partnership with the World Bank.
  • Our private clients already enjoy unique exposure to the World Bank and to leading sustainable companies through our new 100% sustainable cross-asset portfolio, and we look forward to developing their engagement with the World Bank as one of the few fully sustainable AAA-rated issuers."

BTIG Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Stockholm, Sweden

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Economy, Investment banking, Financial centre, Investment banks

LONDON, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BTIG Limited announced today that it has opened a branch office in Stockholm, Sweden.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BTIG Limited announced today that it has opened a branch office in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Today, BTIG provides services to institutional and corporate clients with offices in major financial centres throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia.
  • The new office will be managed by Tony Nilsson, Managing Director and Head of Scandinavian Sales Trading.
  • BTIG is a global financial services firm specialising in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services.

ExCapsa Group Hires Rob Greer to Start ExCapsa Financial

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Investment banks, Capstone Partners

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The ExCapsa Group has hired innovative visionary Rob Greer as president of its Newport Beach, California-based financial services company.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The ExCapsa Group has hired innovative visionary Rob Greer as president of its Newport Beach, California-based financial services company.
  • Mr. Greer is a well-known and respected financial executive, formerly of Capstone Partners Financial and Insurance Services, LLC.
  • The ExCapsa Group financing practice leverages an insider's view of capital markets and corporate finance to build a superior capital structure for entrepreneurs and existing business owners alike.
  • ExCapsa Financial is a new division of ExCapsa Group.

HSBC continues to grow in GTA; confirms move to new home in Toronto's south financial core

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Banks, Finance, Financial services, Credit cards, Investment banks, Primary dealers, HSBC, HSBC Finance, HSBC Bank Argentina

Sandra Stuart, President and CEO, HSBC Bank Canada said:"This is an exciting milestone in HSBC's evolution in Canada.

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  • Sandra Stuart, President and CEO, HSBC Bank Canada said:"This is an exciting milestone in HSBC's evolution in Canada.
  • With its national head office in Vancouver, the bank established its eastern Canada corporate office at 70 York Street in 1989.
  • HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is the leading international bank in the country.
  • The real estate portfolio also includes investments in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces Appointment Of Allyson Schlesinger

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Finance, Financial services, Money, Investment banks, Primary dealers, Bank, Banking, Economic history of Italy, UBS

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK) (the "Company") announced that Allyson Schlesinger has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking for Columbia Bank, the Company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary.

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  • FAIR LAWN, N.J., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK) (the "Company") announced that Allyson Schlesinger has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking for Columbia Bank, the Company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary.
  • In that role, Ms. Schlesinger will be responsible for the retail banking, retail lending, wealth management and marketing divisions of the Bank.
  • "Allyson brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set to her new role," said Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO.
  • Columbia Financial, Inc. is a Delaware corporation organized as Columbia Bank's mid-tier stock holding company.

Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Secures $500 Million In Credit Facilities

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Finance, Banks, Financial services, Investment banks, Entertainment Studios, Brightwood, Deutsche Bank, Electronic Arts, Jefferies

The $500 million in credit facilities will be used for general business purposes, production, co-productions, and the acquisition of other corporations.

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  • The $500 million in credit facilities will be used for general business purposes, production, co-productions, and the acquisition of other corporations.
  • The credit facilities were organized by Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Jefferies Financial Group, Brightwood Capital Advisors, and Comerica Bank.
  • Entertainment Studios is one hundred percent owned by Byron Allen, who started the company from his dining room table 25 years ago.
  • In 2015, Entertainment Studios purchased Freestyle Releasing, now calledEntertainment Studios Motion Pictures, a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content.

Eduard Kostadinov Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director to Focus on Industrials and Germany

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Friday, August 31, 2018
Investment banks, Evercore, EVR

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Eduard Kostadinov will join the Firm's Investment Banking business as a Senior Managing Director in its Advisory practice based in Frankfurt.

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  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Eduard Kostadinov will join the Firm's Investment Banking business as a Senior Managing Director in its Advisory practice based in Frankfurt.
  • Mr. Kostadinov will focus on advising clients on M&A and capital-raising assignments in the Industrials sector across Europe.
  • Mr. Kostadinov was most recently a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where he was Co-Head General Industrials EMEA, with a particular focus on the Automotive industry.
  • Walter Kuna, Senior Managing Director and Chairman of Evercore Germany, said, "We have enjoyed great success in Germany since becoming part of Evercore in 2015.

Eduard Kostadinov Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director to Focus on Industrials and Germany

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Friday, August 31, 2018
Investment banks, Evercore, EVR

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Eduard Kostadinov will join the Firm's Investment Banking business as a Senior Managing Director in its Advisory practice based in Frankfurt.

Key Points: 
  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Eduard Kostadinov will join the Firm's Investment Banking business as a Senior Managing Director in its Advisory practice based in Frankfurt.
  • Mr. Kostadinov will focus on advising clients on M&A and capital-raising assignments in the Industrials sector across Europe.
  • Mr. Kostadinov was most recently a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where he was Co-Head General Industrials EMEA, with a particular focus on the Automotive industry.
  • Walter Kuna, Senior Managing Director and Chairman of Evercore Germany, said, "We have enjoyed great success in Germany since becoming part of Evercore in 2015.

Evercore Wealth Management Appoints Daniel Stolfa Managing Director and Wealth & Fiduciary Advisor

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Finance, Economy, Money, Evercore Wealth Management, Investment banks, Evercore, Brokerage firms, Jeff Maurer, Wealth management, Private banking, Merrill Lynch

Evercore Wealth Management, LLC today announced the appointment of Daniel Stolfa as a Managing Director and Wealth & Fiduciary Advisor at the firm's office in Minneapolis.

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  • Evercore Wealth Management, LLC today announced the appointment of Daniel Stolfa as a Managing Director and Wealth & Fiduciary Advisor at the firm's office in Minneapolis.
  • "Dan is a welcome addition to our growing Minneapolis office," said Jeff Maurer, CEO of Evercore Wealth Management and Chairman of Evercore Trust Company, N.A.
  • "He will serve clients throughout the Midwest with comprehensive, goals-based wealth planning advice, backed by our national Wealth & Fiduciary team."
  • Prior to joining Evercore, Mr. Stolfa worked as a wealth advisor to high net worth families at Stiles Financial Services and, earlier, as a wealth advisor at Stolfa Private Wealth Advisors and the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch.

An Economy In The Clouds: Air Travelers' $400.5 Billion Economic Contribution

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Finance, Economy, Money, Investment banks, HSBC

Air travelers have built a soaring economy in the sky worth $400.5 billion, with more than $1.26 billion being added every day, according to new research from HSBC.

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  • Air travelers have built a soaring economy in the sky worth $400.5 billion, with more than $1.26 billion being added every day, according to new research from HSBC.
  • As the world's premier international financial institution, HSBC is the bank of choice for this air-bound economy, supporting millions of customers traveling for business and pleasure.
  • The typical citizen of Flyland takes an average of four-and-a-half flights each year, spending 30 hours in the air.
  • Some of the most interesting things HSBC learned about the citizens of Flyland were how they make connections in the air.