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BestEx Research Appoints Anthony Huck Global Head of Business Development as New Asset Classes and Regions are Planned for Launch

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Tony is tasked with expanding BestEx Research's award-winning execution algorithms for equities and futures, as well as new asset classes and regions planned for launch later this year.

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  • Tony is tasked with expanding BestEx Research's award-winning execution algorithms for equities and futures, as well as new asset classes and regions planned for launch later this year.
  • "At this stage of our growth, we are positioned to run farther and faster this year than ever before.
  • Tony's proven success in developing and scaling businesses across asset classes and regions make him exceptionally qualified to drive our expansion."
  • He joins BestEx Research with more than 35 years of experience in portfolio, electronic, and algorithmic trading in equities, futures, and options.

Northwind Group Welcomes Robert Kalish as Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwind Group, a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, announced today the appointment of Robert Kalish as the company's Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets. In this role, Kalish will lead Northwind's capital markets, fund raising, capital formation and business development initiatives. Kalish will report to Founder and Managing Partner Ran Eliasaf and work closely with the leadership team to oversee company growth. Kalish is well respected in the financial services sector and brings years of experience across multiple alternative investment asset classes and strategies. Over his career, Kalish spearheaded capital formations with about $3B of capital raised across alternative products.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwind Group , a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, announced today the appointment of Robert Kalish as the company's Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets.
  • In this role, Kalish will lead Northwind's capital markets, fund raising, capital formation and business development initiatives.
  • Kalish will report to Founder and Managing Partner Ran Eliasaf and work closely with the leadership team to oversee company growth.
  • Over his career, Kalish spearheaded capital formations with about $3B of capital raised across alternative products.

Fiona Adams Wins Law.com International's 2024 WIPL UK's Legal Leader of the Year Award

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LONDON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fiona Adams, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London office and co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate Practice, has been named Legal Leader of the Year at Law.com International's Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) UK Awards in London.

Key Points: 
  • Fiona Adams, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London office and co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate Practice, has been named Legal Leader of the Year at Law.com International's Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) UK Awards in London.
  • LONDON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fiona Adams , managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London office and co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate Practice , has been named Legal Leader of the Year at Law.com International's Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) UK Awards in London.
  • The WIPL UK Awards honour top female lawyers who "have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession."
  • Adams' award follows her success at the Legal Business Awards in September 2023, where she was named Management Partner of the Year for being "a role model for excellence and ethical behaviour."

Saba Launches Campaign to Improve the Boards of 10 Poorly Governed and Underperforming Closed-End Funds Managed by BlackRock

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Last year, a leading independent proxy advisory firm chastised BlackRock for its ‘ abusive’ governance.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, a leading independent proxy advisory firm chastised BlackRock for its ‘ abusive’ governance.
  • Saba also won a lawsuit against BlackRock that should have ended its illegal efforts to deprive shareholders of their right to vote all of their shares.
  • BlackRock acts as if federal law does not apply to its CEFs by blatantly ignoring the Investment Company Act.
  • Under the Entrenchment Bylaw, any share not voted in a contested election is counted as a vote for BlackRock.

MUFG continues to strategically invest in Leveraged Credit business with key new hire

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Royal Bank of Canada, Jefferies, Royal Bank, Mizuho Bank, Deutsche Bank, Capital market, Bank, Growth, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit, Legal & General, MUFG, Goldman Sachs, LGIM, Bank of America

He joins MUFG from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) America where he was a Senior High Yield Analyst.

Key Points: 
  • He joins MUFG from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) America where he was a Senior High Yield Analyst.
  • Additionally, Mark Schillings, Sarah Henry, and Chris Sym recently joined MUFG as a Director and Vice Presidents, respectively, on the Leveraged Credit Distribution team.
  • Prior to joining MUFG, Mark held various positions at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, covering high yield, cross credit, and leveraged finance sales.
  • Sarah came to MUFG's Credit Trading team from Royal Bank of Canada, where she spent more than six years in their Capital Markets business.

Fannie Mae Appoints Peter Akwaboah as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced Peter Akwaboah has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 20, 2024. Akwaboah has nearly three decades of experience from across the financial services industry and will be responsible for Fannie Mae's Chief Information Office, Enterprise Operations, Business Resiliency, and Enterprise Workplace and Security functions. In this role, Akwaboah will be a member of Fannie Mae's Management Committee and report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Priscilla Almodovar.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced Peter Akwaboah has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 20, 2024.
  • In this role, Akwaboah will be a member of Fannie Mae's Management Committee and report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Priscilla Almodovar.
  • Akwaboah is a Managing Director and serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Technology and the Head of Innovation at Morgan Stanley.
  • Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2015, Akwaboah spent a decade at the Royal Bank of Scotland, including as Asia Pacific Chief Operating Officer for Operations, Technology, and Corporate Services.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Richard Galanti Will Step Down as CFO, Names Gary Millerchip New CFO

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) announced today that Richard Galanti has confirmed his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) announced today that Richard Galanti has confirmed his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
  • The Board of Directors has named Gary Millerchip as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
  • Gary brings extensive retail and finance experience to Costco, serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Kroger Co. since April 2019.
  • Costco Chief Executive Officer Ron Vachris stated: “Over his nearly forty-year tenure as chief financial officer at the Company Richard has made innumerable and invaluable contributions to its success.

Qraft Technologies Announces Vincent Kim as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Software, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Bank, Artificial intelligence, KAIST, Royal Bank, Multimedia, ING Group, Economics, MBA, Wholesale banking, J. P. Morgan, Royal Bank of Scotland, Korea University, Cryptocurrency

Qraft Technologies , a leading invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, announces the appointment of Vincent Kim, a veteran financial services executive, as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage.

Key Points: 
  • Qraft Technologies , a leading invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, announces the appointment of Vincent Kim, a veteran financial services executive, as Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage.
  • Kim holds an MBA from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Korea University.
  • "I am excited to join the team at Qraft which has established itself as market leader in delivering AI-driven investment propositions through bespoke solutions,” said Vincent Kim.
  • ”Qraft’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach will be our key differentiators in helping our clients meet their strategic objectives."

NatWest Group Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2023: Accelerators, Incubators, and Other Innovation Programs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Technology, Software, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Royal Bank, Partnership, Insurance, ServiceNow, Business, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fraud, NatWest, Investment, Acquisition, ICT, NatWest Group

The "NatWest Group - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "NatWest Group - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides insight into NatWest's fintech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.
  • NatWest Group Plc (NatWest) is a provider of personal and commercial banking, and other financial solutions through two major subsidiaries: The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest.
  • NatWest is transforming its business model to meet customers' digital expectations and deliver innovative products and services by leveraging emerging technologies.

Katie Cowan Joins First Eagle as Head of Insurance Client Solutions

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Asset Management, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Georgetown University, Guggenheim Partners, Royal Bank of Scotland, BofA Securities, First Eagle Investments, Multimedia, Bank, Head, Royal Bank of Canada, Financial services

First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) today announced the hiring of Katie Cowan as Head of Insurance Client Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) today announced the hiring of Katie Cowan as Head of Insurance Client Solutions.
  • She joined First Eagle on November 3, 2023, and reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Mehdi Mahmud.
  • “Given its wide range of differentiated investment solutions and a commitment to the prudent stewardship of client assets, First Eagle represents an attractive value proposition for insurers,” said Cowan.
  • “I am thrilled to join First Eagle and help sharpen the firm’s focus on opportunities in the insurance channel.”