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BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Hires to Treasury & Securities Financing Team

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce two new hires to its Treasury & Securities Financing Team.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce two new hires to its Treasury & Securities Financing Team.
  • The business unit has been joined by new hire Dipan Shah as Head of Global Securities Financing and Natalie Daniels as Senior Trader, Global Securities Financing.
  • Dipan has over 15 years of experience in the financial markets, and prior to joining BancTrust, he was Head of Global Securities Financing at Sova Capital, where he successfully built up its securities financing capabilities across multiple markets and asset classes, developing a wide network of relationships across the market.
  • Prior to joining BancTrust, she was a Senior Trader in the Global Securities Financing department at Sova Capital, where she was responsible for trading a variety of securities financing products across a range of markets.

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Hires to Treasury & Securities Financing Team

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Queen Mary, Security (finance), Treasury, British Accounting & Finance Association, Growth, Head, University, University of London, Emerging market, Global Securities Lending, Financial services, Economics

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce two new hires to its Treasury & Securities Financing Team.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce two new hires to its Treasury & Securities Financing Team.
  • The business unit has been joined by new hire Dipan Shah as Head of Global Securities Financing and Natalie Daniels as Senior Trader, Global Securities Financing.
  • Dipan has over 15 years of experience in the financial markets, and prior to joining BancTrust, he was Head of Global Securities Financing at Sova Capital, where he successfully built up its securities financing capabilities across multiple markets and asset classes, developing a wide network of relationships across the market.
  • Prior to joining BancTrust, she was a Senior Trader in the Global Securities Financing department at Sova Capital, where she was responsible for trading a variety of securities financing products across a range of markets.

Operation HOPE Announces Ninth Consecutive Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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This is Operation HOPE’s ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating, which is the highest possible rating and continues the organization’s ranking in the top tier of the more than 200,000 nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator each year.

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  • This is Operation HOPE’s ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating, which is the highest possible rating and continues the organization’s ranking in the top tier of the more than 200,000 nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator each year.
  • We are dedicated to providing financial literacy, dignity and empowerment to underserved communities, and this ninth consecutive Four-Star Rating by Charity Navigator confirms to our clients, partners and supporters that Operation HOPE is serving its mission while adhering to the highest standards of efficiency, accountability and transparency,” said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Operation HOPE.
  • “We are delighted to provide Operation HOPE with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Operation HOPE is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

Crestline Appoints Laura Mack, CPA, Senior Vice President of Accounting

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the appointment of Laura Mack as Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the appointment of Laura Mack as Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance.
  • Ms. Mack joins Crestline from American Campus Communities, Inc., Austin, Texas where she held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer.
  • “Laura shares Crestline’s commitment to creating partnerships with owners and investors, organizational development, and process improvement,” added Carroll.
  • In her new role at Crestline, Ms. Mack will oversee corporate accounting and finance as well as hotel accounting.

Omega Accounting Solutions Broadens Executive Team

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Accounting Solutions is announcing two new executive appointments to support the expansion of corporate client offerings and underscore the company’s commitment to providing small businesses with comprehensive support: Isaac Downing, Senior Director, Tax Credits & Incentives, and Tracy Martinez, Attorney, Tax Controversy.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Accounting Solutions is announcing two new executive appointments to support the expansion of corporate client offerings and underscore the company’s commitment to providing small businesses with comprehensive support: Isaac Downing, Senior Director, Tax Credits & Incentives, and Tracy Martinez, Attorney, Tax Controversy.
  • “Commensurate tax director and tax attorney, Issac Downing and Tracy Martinez, will support our proactive, integrated approach to tax strategy and end-to-end filing support for our clients and those who filed with other providers,” said Jay Woods, President of Omega Accounting Solutions.
  • With a Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting & Finance from California Lutheran University, Engineering Certificate from Marine Corps.
  • Engineer School, and extensive experience in public accounting for large publicly-traded companies, Downing honed his specialty of delivering engineering-driven tax solutions.

NPH USA Earns Highest-Possible Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NPH USA is proud to announce that Charity Navigator, one of the leading and trusted sources of information on not-for-profit organizations, has recently awarded NPH USA a near perfect rating of 99% and 4 out of 4 Stars.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NPH USA is proud to announce that Charity Navigator, one of the leading and trusted sources of information on not-for-profit organizations, has recently awarded NPH USA a near perfect rating of 99% and 4 out of 4 Stars.
  • This rating designates NPH USA as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency.
  • "This endorsement is just another testimony to the tremendous impact a gift to NPH USA makes," said CEO John Deinhart.
  • "We are delighted to provide NPH USA with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.

Alley Cat Allies Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.

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  • This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "Good governance and financial health continue to be a priority for Alley Cat Allies, and the Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further evidence of our commitment to excel in these areas," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • "We are delighted to provide Alley Cat Allies with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Alley Cat Allies is able to accomplish in the years ahead."

Charity Navigator Announces Winners in First-Ever Community Choice Awards

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons , and each of the winning organizations has earned Charity Navigator's prestigious four-star rating with assessments on all four beacons: Leadership & Adaptability, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Impact & Results.
  • The winners were determined by the total number of votes received by supporters within each size-based category.
  • "Congratulations to the outstanding charities that have been honored with the Community Choice Awards and a big thank you to the supporters who cast their votes and made this recognition possible," says Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator.

Water Mission Earns 17th Consecutive Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.

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  • NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.
  • This rating designates Water Mission as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Water Mission is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
    “Water Mission’s four-star Charity Navigator rating reflects our commitment to transparency, good governance and financial health,” said George Greene IV, PE, CEO and President of Water Mission.
  • To learn more about Water Mission’s Four-Star Charity Navigator rating click here.

Charity Navigator Announces Methodology Update, Enhances Nonprofit Evaluations

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators—Accountability & Finance, Impact & Results, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability— referred to as beacons.
  • Based on a survey among Charity Navigator donors, 80% would rather donate to a four-star charity with all four beacons compared to one beacon.
  • The Fall Methodology Update is the latest of Charity Navigator's enhancements to its Encompass Rating System to make nonprofit evaluations more comprehensive and impact-focused.