Knight Capital Group

ZEDEDA Announces New Board Member Lisa Edwards to Strengthen Operational Excellence

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Software, Networks, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Knight Capital Group, Colgate-Palmolive, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Organization, Visa, Growth, IP, Environment

ZEDEDA , the leader in edge management and orchestration, announced today that it has expanded its board of directors with the addition of accomplished operations leader Lisa Edwards.

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  • ZEDEDA , the leader in edge management and orchestration, announced today that it has expanded its board of directors with the addition of accomplished operations leader Lisa Edwards.
  • Working with some of the largest global companies in industries like automotive, energy, logistics, and retail, ZEDEDA provides scalability, security and real-time analytics to deliver competitive advantage,” said Edwards .
  • Prior to Diligent, she held executive positions at Salesforce, focusing on operational excellence and growth strategies as the company scaled from $3 billion to $20 billion in revenue.
  • ZEDEDA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is actively hiring for roles across the globe.

Cambridge Wilkinson spins out BCB Equity Partners, an Independent Private Equity Firm

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Wilkinson ("CW" www.cambridgewilkinson.com ) is pleased to announce the spin out and full support of an affiliate, BCB Equity Partners ("BCB" www.bcbequitypartners.com ), an independent private equity firm which will pursue control and buyout transactions in the lower middle market.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Wilkinson ("CW" www.cambridgewilkinson.com ) is pleased to announce the spin out and full support of an affiliate, BCB Equity Partners ("BCB" www.bcbequitypartners.com ), an independent private equity firm which will pursue control and buyout transactions in the lower middle market.
  • BCB will be led by distinguished Wall Street veteran David Barcus as CEO; the Co-Founders of Cambridge Wilkinson, Rob Bolandian and Howard Chernin, will serve as Co-Chairmen.
  • He was previously affiliated with independent sponsor firm MTN Capital Partners, along with prior roles at Raymond James, BBVA, Knight Capital, BNP Paribas and Bear Stearns.
  • BCB will seek to complete transactions by leveraging CW's network of investors, as well as the personal contacts of its partners.

LARRY E. THOMPSON ELECTED CHAIR OF FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today that Larry E. Thompson has been elected by its Board of Directors ("Board") to serve as Board chair for a two-year term that will commence on January 1, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today that Larry E. Thompson has been elected by its Board of Directors ("Board") to serve as Board chair for a two-year term that will commence on January 1, 2024.
  • He is the chair-elect of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, which serves as the public voice of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
  • Mr. Thompson was chair of the Board of DTCC Deriv/SERV LLC and former chair of the DTCC Operating Committee.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank.

Established Managed Investment Solutions Team Joins Westwood Holdings Group

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group , an investment management boutique and wealth management firm focused on value and multi-asset strategies, is proud to announce the addition of a cutting-edge Managed Investment Solutions team, bolstering the firm’s ability to provide customized solutions to institutional and wealth investors.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group , an investment management boutique and wealth management firm focused on value and multi-asset strategies, is proud to announce the addition of a cutting-edge Managed Investment Solutions team, bolstering the firm’s ability to provide customized solutions to institutional and wealth investors.
  • Westwood’s new Managed Investment Solutions team, based in Chicago, will focus on tailoring investment solutions to a diverse array of individual institutional risk/reward tolerances and investment approaches.
  • Greg Behar, Drew Miyawaki and Shaun Murphy boast an average of 25 years of institutional investment experience and come to Westwood with a proven track record of successfully providing diverse institutional clients with bespoke investment solutions.
  • Greg most recently served as LGIMA’s head of index investment strategy and was responsible for providing investment thought leadership to investors and developing comprehensive investment solutions and insights across the spectrum of index strategies.

Clear Street Appoints Steve Bisgay as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Clear Street (“Clear Street,” “the Company”), a New York-based independent prime broker, today announced the appointment of Steve Bisgay as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately.

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  • Clear Street (“Clear Street,” “the Company”), a New York-based independent prime broker, today announced the appointment of Steve Bisgay as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately.
  • “Clear Street is uniquely positioned to provide our broad range of clients with technology-driven solutions that can enhance their business goals,” said Bisgay.
  • In June, Clear Street hired 30-year Bank of America veteran Kevin McCarthy as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Clearing.
  • In August, ED&F Man founder and former Global CEO Christopher Smith joined Clear Street to build the Company’s futures business.

Dictador Europe and the Capital Group of Warsaw Stock Exchange Join for a Revolutionary Project: World's First Tokenization of Aged Rum

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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This project with Dictador makes the Capital Group of the Warsaw Stock Exchange the most modern and dynamic in the world of digital assets.

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  • This project with Dictador makes the Capital Group of the Warsaw Stock Exchange the most modern and dynamic in the world of digital assets.
  • Dictador Europe and the Capital Group of Warsaw Stock Exchange have entered into a partnership that aims to lead to the issuance of tokens for collector's rum and their trading on a special trading platform prepared by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
  • Tokenization may cover 60,000 liters of rum from vintages from 1983 to 1988, stored in over 100-year-old 99 chestnut barrels.
  • The Capital Group Warsaw Stock Exchange and Dictador Set A New Global Standard for Spirits Tokenization.

Dictador Europe and the Capital Group of Warsaw Stock Exchange Join for a Revolutionary Project: World's First Tokenization of Aged Rum

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Blockchain, Partnership, NFT, Warsaw Stock Exchange, Knight Capital Group, Ageing, Golden City, Game Changer Wrestling, Lalique, Dictador, Sale, Capital Group Companies, Cryptocurrency, Orliński

This project with Dictador makes the Capital Group of the Warsaw Stock Exchange the most modern and dynamic in the world of digital assets.

Key Points: 
  • This project with Dictador makes the Capital Group of the Warsaw Stock Exchange the most modern and dynamic in the world of digital assets.
  • Dictador Europe and the Capital Group of Warsaw Stock Exchange have entered into a partnership that aims to lead to the issuance of tokens for collector's rum and their trading on a special trading platform prepared by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
  • Tokenization may cover 60,000 liters of rum from vintages from 1983 to 1988, stored in over 100-year-old 99 chestnut barrels.
  • The Capital Group Warsaw Stock Exchange and Dictador Set A New Global Standard for Spirits Tokenization.

Experienced Equities Sales Trader Joins American Veterans Group

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Baxter, an experienced equities sales trader responsible for covering large institutional accounts, has joined American Veterans Group (AVG) as director of equities sales. AVG is a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Baxter, an experienced equities sales trader responsible for covering large institutional accounts, has joined American Veterans Group (AVG) as director of equities sales.
  • Baxter comes to AVG from BTIG Financial Services where he served six years as a director and institutional sales trader covering institutional accounts on the firm's high-touch cash desk.
  • Other experience includes serving in equities sales roles at Dillon Read where he was promoted to vice president and then to associate director.
  • Baxter began his career out of college on the institutional sales desk at Janney Montgomery Scott.

Paiger receives strategic investment from Knight Capital

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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LONDON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paiger, a leading recruitment marketing tech brand, today announced the closing of a strategic investment led by Knight Capital.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paiger, a leading recruitment marketing tech brand, today announced the closing of a strategic investment led by Knight Capital.
  • The investment will enable Paiger to accelerate its growth in the recruitment sector, with a focus on sales, marketing and technology.
  • In the next six months, Paiger will launch several game-changing features and plans to double the size of the team over the next two years.
  • Knight Capital is a strategic investor in enterprise software companies in North West Europe.

Paiger receives strategic investment from Knight Capital

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Social media, Knight Capital Group, Growth, Marketing, Recruitment marketing, Technology, European Woman Innovator of the Year, Industry, Heart, Sales, Tutoring

LONDON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paiger, a leading recruitment marketing tech brand, today announced the closing of a strategic investment led by Knight Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paiger, a leading recruitment marketing tech brand, today announced the closing of a strategic investment led by Knight Capital.
  • The investment will enable Paiger to accelerate its growth in the recruitment sector, with a focus on sales, marketing and technology.
  • In the next six months, Paiger will launch several game-changing features and plans to double the size of the team over the next two years.
  • Knight Capital is a strategic investor in enterprise software companies in North West Europe.