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New zavvie report reveals a surge in consumer demand for new ways to buy and sell

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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That’s what a new report from PropTech software marketplace provider zavvie found.

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  • That’s what a new report from PropTech software marketplace provider zavvie found.
  • Power Buyers, offering “Cash Offers” and “Buy Before You Sell” bridge solutions for home buyers, grew 33 percent during an overall US market decline of 38 percent.
  • The first-of-its-kind report that closely tracks a range of innovative buying and selling solutions, the new zavvie “ Modern Marketplace Report: 2022 Year in Review ” details the explosive growth of these businesses.
  • Then, in contrast to all the other trendlines in the zavvie report, offer acceptance took off through the 8% range.

Silver Creek Capital Strengthens Investment Team with Addition of Jessica Hans

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Silver Creek Capital Management (“Silver Creek” or the “Firm”), an alternative investment boutique focused on developing unique investment solutions for institutional and sophisticated investors globally, announced that Jessica Hans has joined the Firm as a Managing Director.

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  • Silver Creek Capital Management (“Silver Creek” or the “Firm”), an alternative investment boutique focused on developing unique investment solutions for institutional and sophisticated investors globally, announced that Jessica Hans has joined the Firm as a Managing Director.
  • Most recently, Ms. Hans served as Investment Director at UC Investments, focusing on the endowments and retirement plans of the University of California.
  • At Silver Creek, Ms. Hans will focus on investments across non-corporate debt and real assets as the Firm seeks to strategically grow its private credit and real assets portfolios.
  • She will also serve as a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and Real Assets Investment Committee.

Voxtur Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Mr. Smith's appointment follows the resignation of Mark Volosov from his role as a director of the Company, effective December 13, 2022.

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  • Mr. Smith's appointment follows the resignation of Mark Volosov from his role as a director of the Company, effective December 13, 2022.
  • “Nick brings nearly 25 years of experience and expertise within the mortgage finance industry to Voxtur and we are thrilled to have him join the Board,” said Gary Yeoman, Voxtur's Executive Chairman.
  • Mr. Smith has served on a variety of boards for private companies and charitable organizations throughout his career.
  • “I am excited to join the board, and alongside my fellow board members, help support the Company as it pursues its ambitious growth objectives.”

Sphera Marks a Decade as a Market Leader in EHS Software in Independent Analyst Report

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphera, a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, has been recognized as a market leader in the 2023 Green Quadrant EHS Software report by Verdantix, a leading independent research and advisory firm.

Key Points: 
  • The Green Quadrant EHS Software report aims to help organizations better understand the market evolution of the EHS software ecosystem by providing a detailed, fact-based comparison of the most prominent environment, health and safety (EHS) software platform vendors.
  • Sphera has consistently secured a top spot in the Leaders quadrant in the Green Quadrant EHS Software Report since Verdantix launched it in 2012 and has gained especially strong market momentum the past two years.
  • Sphera also scored high for these capabilities in the inaugural Verdantix Carbon Management Green Quadrant report that was released earlier this year.
  • "Firms intent on deploying a comprehensive environmental management platform that combines functionality across EHS, ESG, ORM and product stewardship should ascertain the value of leveraging Sphera."

New York Mortgage Trust Appoints Nicholas Mah as President

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (“NYMT,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Nicholas Mah as President of the Company, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (“NYMT,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Nicholas Mah as President of the Company, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Mah is currently a Managing Director of the Company, responsible for the Company’s portfolio management and trading of mortgage securities and whole loans.
  • Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mah was a Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (“OHA”), where he was one of the founding members of OHA’s mortgage business.
  • Over the course of his tenure at OHA, he had responsibilities encompassing portfolio management, trading and financing of residential mortgage securities and whole loans.

Japanese Healthcare Startup Ubie, Inc. Closes Extended Series C Round at $45 million, Establishes Subsidiary in NY

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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TOKYO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ubie, Inc., a Tokyo-based healthcare startup, announced on December 8 that it has closed its Series C round at $45 million by raising $19 million in an extension round.

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  • TOKYO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ubie, Inc., a Tokyo-based healthcare startup, announced on December 8 that it has closed its Series C round at $45 million by raising $19 million in an extension round.
  • The extension round money was raised from SOGO MEDICAL CO., LTD., AAIC Investment Pte.
  • Ltd., Japan Impact Investment II Limited Partnership, and Rakuten Capital, while loans extended from the Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd., Japan Finance Corporation, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Leveraging the Series C funding, Ubie established a local subsidiary in New York on October 4, 2022.

Doxim Announces CEO Transition; Jeff Clarke to Serve as Interim CEO

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxim® (http://www.doxim.com), the leading customer communications management and engagement technology provider serving highly regulated markets, today announced that Jeff Clarke will assume the role of Interim CEO, effective immediately. Mike Rogalski will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The board has initiated a comprehensive search process to identify a permanent CEO.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxim ( http://www.doxim.com ), the leading customer communications management and engagement technology provider serving highly regulated markets, today announced that Jeff Clarke will assume the role of Interim CEO, effective immediately.
  • Clarke brings a track record of proven experience helping organizations scale effectively following periods of exponential growth.
  • "It's a pleasure to play a role in the ongoing success of Doxim," said Clarke.
  • He was the Executive Chairman and interim CEO of FTD, LLC, a private company controlled by Nexus Capital.

FII 6th Edition kicks off with pioneering conversations on economy and investment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, opened the conference with a promising message on the importance of sustainability and inclusivity.

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  • CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, opened the conference with a promising message on the importance of sustainability and inclusivity.
  • He said, "Our world is facing unprecedented threats, but it is also a unique time of new opportunities.
  • FII 6th Edition will end on 27 October, with more key announcements and vital conversations taking place over the next two days.
  • The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a new global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity.

FII 6th Edition kicks off with pioneering conversations on economy and investment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, opened the conference with a promising message on the importance of sustainability and inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, opened the conference with a promising message on the importance of sustainability and inclusivity.
  • He said, "Our world is facing unprecedented threats, but it is also a unique time of new opportunities.
  • FII 6th Edition will end on 27 October, with more key announcements and vital conversations taking place over the next two days.
  • The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a new global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity.

Ecobat Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobat , the global leader in battery recycling, is announcing the appointment of Lloyd McGuire as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobat , the global leader in battery recycling, is announcing the appointment of Lloyd McGuire as Chief Financial Officer.
  • As a key member of the executive team, Mr. McGuire will oversee all the financial operations of Ecobat, including accounting, financial reporting, tax, business control, and treasury.
  • We are extremely fortunate to have him at the helm of our organization's financial operations as we continue to make the business of batteries safer and more sustainable," said Ecobat CEO Marcus Randolph.
  • He officially joins the team on Sept. 19, 2022, in the Chief Financial Officer role.