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Bakkt Now Available Through Unchained’s Collaborative Custody Network

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (“Bakkt”) (NYSE: BKKT) today announced that the company is available now as a key agent for Unchained’s enterprise collaborative custody product.

Key Points: 
  • Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (“Bakkt”) (NYSE: BKKT) today announced that the company is available now as a key agent for Unchained’s enterprise collaborative custody product.
  • As a part of the network, Bakkt will serve as an institutional signatory for Unchained customers' multi-signature vaults.
  • “Secure and regulated custody is at the core of our business,” said Gavin Michael, CEO of Bakkt.
  • This is why we built our collaborative custody network with institutional-grade key holders like Bakkt.”
    Learn more about Bakkt® Custody here .

Information Services Group Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • The firm’s cash balance totaled $22.6 million at December 31, 2023, up 21 percent from $18.7 million at September 30, 2023.
  • As of December 31, 2023, ISG had $79.2 million in debt outstanding, unchanged from the fourth quarter last year.
  • ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, Friday, March 8, 2024, to discuss the company’s fourth-quarter results.

Orion and CAIS Join Forces to Expand Alts Access for Advisors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

“We’re excited to integrate with CAIS to provide access to alternative investment strategies from leading asset managers,” said Natalie Wolfsen , CEO of Orion.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re excited to integrate with CAIS to provide access to alternative investment strategies from leading asset managers,” said Natalie Wolfsen , CEO of Orion.
  • Orion plans to expand access to Orion Portfolio Solutions and Orion Advisor Technology clients soon.
  • The strategic integration will also play a critical role in expanding advisor education around alternatives – Orion Advisor Academy will prominently feature “Fundamentals of Alternatives” from CAIS IQ, CAIS’ proprietary education platform offered to financial advisors at no cost.
  • Orion’s advisors will also have access to CAIS Solutions , CAIS’ new SaaS platform which centralizes all alternative investments funds no matter where they are sourced, to automate reporting and centralize their documents, creating a more efficient alternative investment experience.

RFG Advisory Bolsters Executive Roster by Adding Abby Salameh and Two Tenured Leaders

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

RFG Advisory , (“RFG”) an innovator in the wealth management industry committed to serving independent financial advisors and their clients, today announced three key appointments to its executive team.

Key Points: 
  • RFG Advisory , (“RFG”) an innovator in the wealth management industry committed to serving independent financial advisors and their clients, today announced three key appointments to its executive team.
  • Abby Salameh , an industry pioneer with over 25 years of building growth services for independent financial advisors, joins RFG as chief growth officer.
  • Recognized as the 2023 WeathManagement.com Technology CMO of the Year1, Salameh is set to drive advisor recruitment, marketing and organic growth among RFG’s existing network of advisors.
  • “RFG is the most industry awarded firm advisors have never heard of and we are about to change that,” said Salameh.

Xsolla Brings New Payment Methods for Gamers in Africa, Adding Access for 440 Million Customers and Users

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307038287/en/
    Mobile money services are pivotal, enabling users to manage funds through mobile devices and circumventing the need for traditional banking infrastructure.
  • This initiative opens up a vast new customer base, leveraging MTN's 292 million and Airtel's 147 million users, and simplifies transactions for Xsolla merchants, who can now accept these payment methods effortlessly.
  • Improved Sales and Conversion Rates: By adopting local payment methods, the transaction process becomes more efficient and user-friendly, aligning with the preferences of African gamers.
  • New User Acquisition: Access to new markets invites engagement with active and enthusiastic gamers, fostering opportunities for revenue growth.

Intention.ly Announced as an Official Marketing Partner to Nitrogen

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

This marks Nitrogen’s selection of Intention.ly as an official marketing partner, affording joint customers exclusive pricing on Intention.ly’s marketing services and empowering Nitrogen’s financial professionals to reach a broader audience.

Key Points: 
  • This marks Nitrogen’s selection of Intention.ly as an official marketing partner, affording joint customers exclusive pricing on Intention.ly’s marketing services and empowering Nitrogen’s financial professionals to reach a broader audience.
  • “Firms using the Nitrogen platform are twice as likely to achieve organic growth exceeding 21% annually than firms that are not using the software to standardize their client engagement processes,” said Craig Clark , chief marketing officer at Nitrogen.
  • However, many firms don’t invest in marketing because they lack the time or expertise to do so.
  • The Nitrogen Platform includes client-facing risk alignment, portfolio comparison, proposal generation and portfolio analytics capabilities in addition to the high-conversion Lead Generation Questionnaire.

OriginClear and ‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin Harrington to Tackle America’s Water Crisis with Novel Crowdfunding Solution

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307005815/en/
    “The more I learn about OriginClear’s mission, the more excited I get,” said celebrity entrepreneur Kevin Harrington.
  • “The more I learn about OriginClear’s mission, the more excited I get,” said celebrity entrepreneur Kevin Harrington.
  • ( Bureau of Reclamation , NYT )
    “We have severe water shortages, and our water table is critically low in many places,” said Riggs Eckelberry, OriginClear CEO.
  • Kevin Harrington Enterprises is compensated with fees and options to purchase stock in OriginClear, Inc. and Water On Demand, Inc.

Banc of California Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary and premier relationship-focused business bank, Banc of California, has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 .

Key Points: 
  • Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary and premier relationship-focused business bank, Banc of California, has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 .
  • Banc of California is one of only four companies in the banks category to earn five out of five stars.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306989397/en/
    “Banc of California is thrilled to be recognized as having a great workplace for women,” said Jared Wolff, CEO of Banc of California.
  • To that end, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.”

Altro Announces Expansion Into 47 States With Key Investors From Tinashe to Chris Paul

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.

Key Points: 
  • Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.
  • Issued by Hatch Bank and running on the Discover® Global Network, Altro is also launching the Altro Credit Builder Card.
  • Altro enables a broad array of recurring subscriptions to be eligible for building users' credit history.
  • Along with the launch of the Altro Credit Builder Card, the company is also launching the latest version of its app, Altro: Culture & Finance.

True Wind Capital Hires Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

True Wind Capital (“True Wind”), a private investment firm that helps differentiated technology companies claim their right to win, today announced the hiring of Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations.

Key Points: 
  • True Wind Capital (“True Wind”), a private investment firm that helps differentiated technology companies claim their right to win, today announced the hiring of Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations.
  • Ms. Brakebill joined True Wind effective on March 4, 2024, and will serve on the firm's Investment Committee.
  • “We’re excited to work with Emily,” said Adam Clammer, Managing Partner.
  • In addition to owning all fundraising efforts, Brakebill was responsible for LP relations and investor communications.