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Enzo Villani, Veteran Fintech Entrepreneur, Joins MarketMind as Chairman and Co-Founder

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MarketMind is a generative AI-based investor relations platform for public companies as well as Reg A and crowdfunded ventures.

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  • MarketMind is a generative AI-based investor relations platform for public companies as well as Reg A and crowdfunded ventures.
  • Retail investors, fund managers and investment advisors are increasingly using AI algorithms and AI-generated content to make investment decisions.
  • Jeff Maser , Co-Founder and CEO, MarketMind, said, “Many technology platforms exist for identifying and soliciting institutional investors, family offices and other large investors.
  • GDA Capital, a Toronto-based boutique investment and advisory firm that specializes in fintech and digital assets, assisted with the transaction.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Election of Erin Mansfield and Cecilia Mao to Board of Directors; Declares First-Quarter 2024 Dividend

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 9, 2024

Additionally, its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2024.

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  • Additionally, its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2024.
  • The first-quarter 2024 dividend is payable on March 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of February 29, 2024.
  • William M. Farrow, III, non-executive Chairman of the Board of Cboe Global Markets, said: "We are excited to welcome Erin Mansfield and Cecilia Mao to the Cboe Global Markets Board of Directors.
  • Additionally, Joe Ratterman has decided to step down from the Board of Directors of Cboe Global Markets.

Presidio Property Trust Announces Closing of Merger of Its Sponsored SPAC Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp Now Trading as Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT and CDTTW)

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 6, 2023

In connection with the completion of the merger, Presidio’s sponsored SPAC Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. changed its name to Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. Conduit is a disease agnostic multi-asset clinical-stage disease-agnostic life science company providing an efficient model for compound development.

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  • In connection with the completion of the merger, Presidio’s sponsored SPAC Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. changed its name to Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. Conduit is a disease agnostic multi-asset clinical-stage disease-agnostic life science company providing an efficient model for compound development.
  • The merger process was completed on September 22, 2023, following the definitive business combination agreement announced previously.
  • As a result of this transaction, Presidio now owns a total of 4,015,250 shares of Conduit and warrants to purchase 709,000 shares of Conduit.
  • “Presidio is proud to have been a part of this successful SPAC transaction, reflecting our confidence in the growth and future prospects of Conduit,” said Jack Heilbron, CEO of Presidio Property Trust.

SS&C Announces Appointment of Brian Schell as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

WINDSOR, Conn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the appointment of Brian Schell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will report to Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schell will join SS&C on August 7 from Cboe Global Markets, where he was Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer. He has more than 30 years of experience at global financial institutions, including H&R Block, the FDIC, KPMG and JP Morgan. At Cboe, he managed several successful acquisitions and subsequent integrations, such as Bats Global Markets, as well as the acquisitions of EuroCCP and BIDS Trading.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, Conn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the appointment of Brian Schell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Mr. Schell will join SS&C on August 7 from Cboe Global Markets, where he was Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer.
  • "Brian is a seasoned finance leader in the technology and financial services industries and is known for deftly navigating the capital markets.
  • "SS&C has a strong track record of growth and performance over 36 years," said Brian Schell.

Spectrum Equity Announces 2023 Promotions

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Equity , a leading growth equity firm, is pleased to announce four promotions that are reflective of the firm's longstanding commitment to mentoring and nurturing talent from within.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Equity , a leading growth equity firm, is pleased to announce four promotions that are reflective of the firm's longstanding commitment to mentoring and nurturing talent from within.
  • Spectrum is proud to recognize their significant contributions, dedication and collaborative work ethic.
  • Prior to joining Spectrum, Parag worked as an Analyst with J.P. Morgan's Restructuring Group.
  • Emily joined Spectrum in 2020 and focuses on legal and compliance for the firm.

Wall Street's Oldest Independent Broker Welcomes Third Generation and Seasoned Pros

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

As the oldest independent brokerage firm on the Floor of the NYSE, Stuart Frankel & Co is nearing its 50th year in business.

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  • As the oldest independent brokerage firm on the Floor of the NYSE, Stuart Frankel & Co is nearing its 50th year in business.
  • The firm's new hires include members of the Frankel family's third generation, along with several well-known and seasoned industry professionals.
  • A proper heavy-hitter, she now joins Wall Street's oldest independent broker as its co-head of institutional sales and market structure.
  • Founded in 1973, Stuart Frankel & Co is the oldest independent brokerage firm on the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

On a Mission to Mainstream Digital Asset Investing and Trading, Capital Markets Veterans Launch CrossTower Exchange

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Jersey City, NJ, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CrossTower , a new exchange operator, today announced the launch of its new multi-asset trading platform founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading.

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  • Jersey City, NJ, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CrossTower , a new exchange operator, today announced the launch of its new multi-asset trading platform founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading.
  • The CrossTower exchange will initially support crypto-to-crypto trading in the five most widely traded currencies: Bitcoin, Ether, LiteCoin, Bitcoin Cash and ZCash.
  • He has held senior leadership roles at the Cboe (Chicago Board Options Exchange), Bats Global Markets (acquired by Cboe), ISE (International Securities Exchange) and the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Founded in 2020, CrossTower is an exchange operator founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset trading and investing.

Cboe Global Markets Reports Several Trading Volume Records for February 2020

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Cboe Global Markets' four options exchanges (Cboe, C2, BZX and EDGX) combined set a new all-time monthly average daily volume (ADV) record with more than 11 million contracts traded per day.

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  • Cboe Global Markets' four options exchanges (Cboe, C2, BZX and EDGX) combined set a new all-time monthly average daily volume (ADV) record with more than 11 million contracts traded per day.
  • The four options exchanges had the highest combined daily volume of all-time on Friday, February 28, with 16.65 million contracts traded.
  • The exchange also saw its second highest volume day of all-time on Thursday, February 27, with more than 4.3 million contracts traded.
  • Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world.

Cboe Global Markets Reports Several Trading Volume Records for February 2020

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Cboe Global Markets' four options exchanges (Cboe, C2, BZX and EDGX) combined set a new all-time monthly average daily volume (ADV) record with more than 11 million contracts traded per day.

Key Points: 
  • Cboe Global Markets' four options exchanges (Cboe, C2, BZX and EDGX) combined set a new all-time monthly average daily volume (ADV) record with more than 11 million contracts traded per day.
  • The four options exchanges had the highest combined daily volume of all-time on Friday, February 28, with 16.65 million contracts traded.
  • The exchange also saw its second highest volume day of all-time on Thursday, February 27, with more than 4.3 million contracts traded.
  • Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world.

Cboe Receives Final Regulatory Approval for Cboe Market Close

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today announced it has received final approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce Cboe Market Close (CMC) on the company's BZX Exchange.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today announced it has received final approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce Cboe Market Close (CMC) on the company's BZX Exchange.
  • Cboe created CMC to meet widespread industry demand for a competitively priced, on-exchange alternative to participating in primary market closing auctions.
  • In recent years, both closing auction volumes and fees have continued to rise significantly and as a result, a growing portion of trading has become increasingly expensive1for market participants.
  • Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world.