Investment banking

Stonepeak Strengthens Presence in South Korea with Senior Leadership Appointment

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Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has appointed Sung Eun Ahn as Chairman, Korea, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has appointed Sung Eun Ahn as Chairman, Korea, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Sung Eun joins Stonepeak with significant financial services and leadership experience, having most recently served as Chief Country Officer, Korea at Deutsche Bank AG, a position he held for more than 10 years.
  • Prior to that, for nearly a decade he served as Chief Executive and Head of Investment Banking for Korea at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Sung Eun to the Stonepeak team as we continue to strategically invest in Korea and throughout Asia,” said Hajir Naghdy, Senior Managing Director at Stonepeak.

LatinFinance has announced the winners of its 2023 Deals of the Year Awards

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Friday, January 26, 2024
House, Bank, Bond House, Bank of America, BofA Securities, BBA, Investment banking, J. P. Morgan, Security (finance)

Law Firm of the Year - Argentina: TCA Tanoira Cassagne

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  • Law Firm of the Year - Argentina: TCA Tanoira Cassagne
    Law Firm of the Year - Chile: Garrigues
    Law Firm of the Year - Colombia: Brigard Urrutia
    Law Firm of the Year - Peru: Miranda & Amado
    Sustainable Law Firm of the Year: Allen & Overy
    Law Firm of the Year - Latin America: Cleary Gottlieb
    Investment Bank of the Year - Mexico: Bank of America
    Investment Bank of the Year - Brazil: Itaú BBA
    Investment Bank of the Year - Chile: Scotiabank Chile
    Investment Bank of the Year - Colombia: J.P. Morgan
    Investment Bank of the Year - Peru: J.P. Morgan
    Bond House of the Year: J.P. Morgan
    M&A House of the Year: J.P. Morgan
    Equity House of the Year: BofA Securities
    Loan House of the Year: Citi
    Investment Bank of the Year - Latin America: BofA Securities
    For more information about the selection process, visit https://latinfinance.com/2023-deals-of-the-year-awards/

Core Sustainability Capital and Fidelis New Energy announce investment partnership in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub enabling safe, permanent, and economical CO2 storage in Denmark

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Sustainability Capital ("CS Capital"), backed by the Danish pension fund Velliv, has closed on an investment in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub ("Norne") with its founder Fidelis New Energy ("Fidelis").

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Sustainability Capital ("CS Capital"), backed by the Danish pension fund Velliv, has closed on an investment in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub ("Norne") with its founder Fidelis New Energy ("Fidelis").
  • The investment in Norne through Core Sustainability Fund I is a testament to this strategy, and we look forward to collaborating with Core Sustainability Capital and Fidelis on this attractive investment."
  • "We are excited to have Core Sustainability Capital together with Velliv as a key partner in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub.
  • Ulrik Weuder, Managing Director of Fidelis New Energy Europe, added, "Core Sustainability Capital together with Velliv are perfect partners for Norne as they share core values with Fidelis.

Core Sustainability Capital and Fidelis New Energy announce investment partnership in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub enabling safe, permanent, and economical CO2 storage in Denmark

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Friday, January 26, 2024
Carbon, CO2, Frederiksen, European, Carbon capture and storage, CCS, Projects of Common Interest, Partnership, CIO, Climate change, Investment banking, Transport, Climate, Engineering, Renewable energy

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Sustainability Capital ("CS Capital"), backed by the Danish pension fund Velliv, has closed on an investment in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub ("Norne") with its founder Fidelis New Energy ("Fidelis").

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Sustainability Capital ("CS Capital"), backed by the Danish pension fund Velliv, has closed on an investment in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub ("Norne") with its founder Fidelis New Energy ("Fidelis").
  • The investment in Norne through Core Sustainability Fund I is a testament to this strategy, and we look forward to collaborating with Core Sustainability Capital and Fidelis on this attractive investment."
  • "We are excited to have Core Sustainability Capital together with Velliv as a key partner in the Norne Carbon Storage Hub.
  • Ulrik Weuder, Managing Director of Fidelis New Energy Europe, added, "Core Sustainability Capital together with Velliv are perfect partners for Norne as they share core values with Fidelis.

San Blas Securities Launches San Blas Capital Markets, a Dedicated Banking Division

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence, SIPC, Capital market, Professional, Stagnation, MSRB, FINRA, Investment banking, Growth, Financial services

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Blas Securities, a full-service broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta and member of FINRA, SIPC and MSRB, today announces the launch of San Blas Capital Markets, a dedicated investment banking division located in New York City that provides comprehensive financial advisory, capital placement, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring services to growth stage and middle market companies. With the addition of this premier banking division, San Blas Securities now serves both privately-held and publicly-traded businesses generating up to $750 million in revenues.

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  • With the addition of this premier banking division, San Blas Securities now serves both privately-held and publicly-traded businesses generating up to $750 million in revenues.
  • Leading San Blas Capital Markets is Jeffrey Morfit, the newly-appointed Head of Investment Banking, and Ryan Hanavan, Head of Capital Markets.
  • "Our objective for San Blas Capital Markets is to integrate and expand the investment banking efforts of San Blas Securities, leveraging our successful track record in placement agent services, financial advisory, and M&A," Morfit says.
  • "Our focus with San Blas Capital Markets is to establish a modern investment bank prepared to adapt with rapidly evolving markets and investor preferences.

Kensington Asset Management Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Steven Chang as Chief Compliance Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Asset Management ("Kensington"), proudly welcomes Steven Chang as its new Chief Compliance Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Asset Management ("Kensington"), proudly welcomes Steven Chang as its new Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Steven's background and leadership are the catalysts to strengthen our current and future growth through regulatory compliance," said Kensington's Managing Partner, Mark Engelbrecht.
  • Chang brings a distinguished career spanning over 18 years in compliance leadership within the asset management and wealth management industries to Kensington.
  • When asked about his move to Kensington, Chang said, "I admire the value Kensington puts on relationships, with their advisors, partners, and investors.

SPZI: JP 3E Holdings, Inc. Names Highly Qualified Board Member; Michel Verdy

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), is pleased to announce another highly qualified member to the Board – Michel Verdy.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), is pleased to announce another highly qualified member to the Board – Michel Verdy.
  • Michel Verdy is a Canadian businessman, Global Citizen, Investment Architect with an impressive personal and business background.
  • Michel Verdy and CIG Partners Limited and CIG International have been developing major business projects since Quarter 2 2023.
  • For the benefit of the poorest young generation, Michel Verdy was an active member of The Rotary International.

BTIG Hires Jonathan Dever as Head of Investment Banking

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, UBS, Growth, Lehman Brothers, Head, Investment banking, Financial services, Georgetown University, Paine Webber, Security (finance)

BTIG announced today that Jonathan Dever has joined the firm as Head of Investment Banking.

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  • BTIG announced today that Jonathan Dever has joined the firm as Head of Investment Banking.
  • Mr. Dever has spent over 30 years in the investment banking industry and brings leadership experience, transaction execution expertise, and extensive corporate relationships to the role.
  • Most recently, Mr. Dever was Co-Head of Investment Banking and Head of Financial Services and Real Estate Investment Banking at JMP Securities.
  • Prior to joining JMP Securities, Mr. Dever was an investment banker at Lehman Brothers, UBS Investment Bank, and PaineWebber.

Oppenheimer Names Elizabeth Coolidge Head of Public Finance

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer) — a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) — announced today that it has named Elizabeth (Beth) Coolidge as Head of Public Finance. Based in Chicago, Coolidge will report to Robert Lowenthal, President of Oppenheimer and Head of Investment Banking.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer) — a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) — announced today that it has named Elizabeth (Beth) Coolidge as Head of Public Finance.
  • Based in Chicago, Coolidge will report to Robert Lowenthal, President of Oppenheimer and Head of Investment Banking.
  • Coolidge, who formerly led UBS's Midwest public finance unit for over six years, joins Oppenheimer with UBS colleagues Liberty Ziegahn and Madison Maher.
  • Oppenheimer will now have three women at the helm of its Public Finance, Municipal Underwriting and Municipal Sales departments: Coolidge, Beth Wolchock and Cynthia Henry Pinto, respectively.

TeraWulf Announces Appointment of New Independent Directors to the Board

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Bitcoin, Organization, Private sector, Investment banking, Vice, Lazard, Management

These new appointments follow the recent resignation of board member Jason New to focus on his new professional responsibilities at Lazard as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking.

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  • These new appointments follow the recent resignation of board member Jason New to focus on his new professional responsibilities at Lazard as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking.
  • With these new appointments, effective January 12, 2024, TeraWulf’s board will consist of ten directors, six of whom are independent.
  • "Chris will bring invaluable cybersecurity expertise to our board with experience managing large and complex organizations.
  • Jason’s thoughtful insights have been invaluable, and we are grateful for everything he has done for TeraWulf."