Financial system

The IFF 2023 Annual Meeting to open on Oct. 27 in Guangzhou

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IFF 20th Anniversary & 2023 Annual Meeting will take place from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 at the International Finance Forum permanent meeting venue in Guangzhou, the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the Guangzhou Municipal Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau and the International Finance Forum (IFF) announced at a news conference on Friday.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IFF 20th Anniversary & 2023 Annual Meeting will take place from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 at the International Finance Forum permanent meeting venue in Guangzhou, the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the Guangzhou Municipal Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau and the International Finance Forum (IFF) announced at a news conference on Friday.
  • During the Annual Meeting, the IFF is releasing the Global Finance and Development Report, its annual report on global and China's economic growth and outlook, green finance and digital finance.
  • Winners of the IFF Green Finance Award, the IFF flagship award to reward financial institutions and enterprises for their efforts in combating climate crisis, will also be unveiled during the Meeting.
  • To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the IFF, an aerial performance with 1,000 drones will illuminate the night sky above the IFF permanent venue.

TD named Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America for third consecutive year by Global Finance

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) has been named the "Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America" for the third consecutive year by Global Finance in their World's Best Digital Banks Awards 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) has been named the "Best Consumer Digital Bank in North America" for the third consecutive year by Global Finance in their World's Best Digital Banks Awards 2023.
  • "Developing a deeper understanding of customer preferences so we can serve their unique needs through digital is critical," says Rizwan Khalfan, Chief Digital and Payments Officer, TD Bank Group. "
  • We're proud to be recognized by Global Finance for our personalized digital offerings for the third year in a row."
  • To learn more about TD Bank Group's enterprise approach to innovation, TD Invent, please visit https://tdinvent.td.com

Volante Technologies scoops innovation award for ISO 20022 service

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volante Technologies, the global leader in cloud payments modernization, today accepted the Global Finance Award for Top Innovations in Finance in the payments category for its ISO 20022 service. The accolade spotlights Volante's innovative approach to resolving complex payments modernization challenges in partnership with its customers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volante Technologies , the global leader in cloud payments modernization, today accepted the Global Finance Award for Top Innovations in Finance in the payments category for its ISO 20022 service .
  • The ISO 20022 service is a trailblazing API and SaaS solution for financial message creation, validation, and transformation across a diverse range of domestic and cross-border payment formats worldwide.
  • "Volante Technologies stands out as a beacon of innovation, which we acknowledge with our Top Innovators 2023 ranking."
  • "By 2023, ISO 20022-enabled systems are projected to account for 79% of global payment volumes," said Deepak Gupta, EVP of Product, Engineering & Services, Volante Technologies.

Volante Technologies scoops innovation award for ISO 20022 service

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volante Technologies, the global leader in cloud payments modernization, today accepted the Global Finance Award for Top Innovations in Finance in the payments category for its ISO 20022 service. The accolade spotlights Volante's innovative approach to resolving complex payments modernization challenges in partnership with its customers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volante Technologies , the global leader in cloud payments modernization, today accepted the Global Finance Award for Top Innovations in Finance in the payments category for its ISO 20022 service .
  • The ISO 20022 service is a trailblazing API and SaaS solution for financial message creation, validation, and transformation across a diverse range of domestic and cross-border payment formats worldwide.
  • "Volante Technologies stands out as a beacon of innovation, which we acknowledge with our Top Innovators 2023 ranking."
  • "By 2023, ISO 20022-enabled systems are projected to account for 79% of global payment volumes," said Deepak Gupta, EVP of Product, Engineering & Services, Volante Technologies.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Awards Texas Teen with $50,000 Scholarship, a Toyota Corolla, and a $5,000 Kohl’s Gift Card, During Star-Studded Annual “National Youth of the Year” Celebration

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Friday, October 6, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231006870103/en/
    Alejandra L. of Boys & Girls Club of McAllen (Texas) is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2023 National Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for more than 3.3 million teens nationwide.
  • “I am honored to be recognized as Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2023-2024 National Youth of the Year,” said Alejandra.
  • Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program for Club teens.
  • As the highest honor a Club member can receive, the National Youth of the Year represents Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the voices of over 3 million Club youth it serves.

6K Additive Announces Appointment of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the strategic appointments of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These experienced executives join the 6K Additive leadership team during a pivotal period of expansion and strengthens the company's position as the dominant US producer of titanium, nickel and refractory metals serving the aerospace, medical and defense markets for alloys and AM powder. These appointments align with the company's commitment to innovation, growth, and delivering domestic production of critical materials to the additive manufacturing market and the metal alloying industry.

Key Points: 
  • New appointments strengthen commercial leadership, go-to-market strategy, and financial functions for 6K Additive.
  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive , a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the strategic appointments of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • "I am delighted to welcome Nick and Jonathan to our executive team at 6K Additive.
  • Their contributions will be instrumental in accelerating our mission to deliver unparalleled value, innovation, and quality to our clients world-wide."

6K Additive Announces Appointment of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the strategic appointments of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These experienced executives join the 6K Additive leadership team during a pivotal period of expansion and strengthens the company's position as the dominant US producer of titanium, nickel and refractory metals serving the aerospace, medical and defense markets for alloys and AM powder. These appointments align with the company's commitment to innovation, growth, and delivering domestic production of critical materials to the additive manufacturing market and the metal alloying industry.

Key Points: 
  • New appointments strengthen commercial leadership, go-to-market strategy, and financial functions for 6K Additive.
  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive , a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the strategic appointments of Nicholas Pflugh as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Jonathan Wolak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • "I am delighted to welcome Nick and Jonathan to our executive team at 6K Additive.
  • Their contributions will be instrumental in accelerating our mission to deliver unparalleled value, innovation, and quality to our clients world-wide."

Alerus Financial Corporation to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on Wednesday, October 25

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Alerus Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ALRS) announced that it will issue its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Alerus Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ALRS) announced that it will issue its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
  • Alerus Financial Corporation will also host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, October 26, 2023, to discuss its financial results.
  • Analysts and institutional investors may participate in the question-and-answer session.

Two Established Financial Advisors Who Started in the Industry Together Team up to Form New Practice at Ameriprise Financial

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Monday, September 11, 2023

In early 2023, Guidry started exploring options to move to a firm that provides more support and capabilities to serve his clients.

Key Points: 
  • In early 2023, Guidry started exploring options to move to a firm that provides more support and capabilities to serve his clients.
  • “Shortly into that conversation, we both realized we were sitting on a golden opportunity to build an incredible practice together at Ameriprise,” said Guidry.
  • “Financial planning is very important to us, which aligns perfectly with the Ameriprise value proposition,” said Perello.
  • Ameriprise has continued to attract experienced, productive financial advisors, with approximately 1,700 joining the firm in the last 5 years.1 To find out why experienced financial advisors are joining Ameriprise, visit ameriprise.com/why .

R&T Deposit Solutions Announces Strategic Investment from GTCR and Appointment of Susan Cosgrove as Executive Chairperson

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- R&T Deposit Solutions ("R&T" or the "Company"), a leading provider of tech-enabled liquidity management, deposit funding, and securities-based lending programs, announced today that it has received a significant investment from GTCR, a leading private equity firm. Following the investment, GTCR owns 50% of R&T with the remaining 50% retained by existing shareholders, which include Estancia Capital Partners ("Estancia") and R&T's founding team and employees. In conjunction with the investment, Susan Cosgrove will join R&T as Executive Chairperson. Susan will work closely with CEO Joe Jerkovich and other members of management.

Key Points: 
  • In conjunction with the investment, Susan Cosgrove will join R&T as Executive Chairperson.
  • The appointment of Ms. Cosgrove as Executive Chairperson and the investment by GTCR are intended to further support and sustain the Company's high rate of growth in its depository network offering while broadening the Company's product offerings and augmenting technology infrastructure.
  • "Together with GTCR and Susan Cosgrove, our enthusiasm for the Company's prospects has never been greater."
  • I look forward to working closely with Susan, GTCR, and Estancia on this next phase of our journey."