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First Horizon Bank Teaches Financial Literacy Skills to more than 7,000 Students

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is proud to announce its participation in the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation's "Teach Children to Save Day," directly providing financial literacy skills to more than 7,000 students. In April, First Horizon associates conducted financial literacy classes for youth across the bank's footprint by imparting essential money management skills and promoting the value of saving from an early age.

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  • In April, First Horizon associates conducted financial literacy classes for youth across the bank's footprint by imparting essential money management skills and promoting the value of saving from an early age.
  • "Teach Children to Save Day" is an annual event held as a part of Financial Literacy Month to educate young people about the importance of saving money and making wise financial decisions.
  • "As a part of our community investment strategy, we place significant emphasis on financial literacy skills that can transform lives and communities," says Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President, and CEO of First Horizon.
  • In addition to participating in "Teach Children to Save Day", First Horizon has supported numerous organizations and partners through financial literacy initiatives.

Scott Latham, Chairman of Board of Trustees, to Deliver FHU Spring Commencement Address

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.

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  • Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.
  • He is past chairman and a member of the Alliance of State Bankers Associations, a division of the American Bankers Association.

German American names Mary Moorhouse Chief Risk Officer

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

JASPER, Ind., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today that Mary Moorhouse has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, effective April 1, 2024, where she will be responsible for overseeing German American’s enterprise-wide risk management program, focusing on recognizing, assessing and managing all risks of the Company.

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  • JASPER, Ind., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today that Mary Moorhouse has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, effective April 1, 2024, where she will be responsible for overseeing German American’s enterprise-wide risk management program, focusing on recognizing, assessing and managing all risks of the Company.
  • Mary will succeed current Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Jeff Cash who will be retiring.
  • Mary currently serves as Vice President, Risk Management overseeing BSA/AML compliance, physical security and fraud investigations, and CRA compliance.
  • “Comprehensive risk management is a foundational element of our core business at German American.

Associated Bank Named Best for Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the Upper Midwest Region by J.D. Power

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wis., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") has earned the J.D. Power Award for ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study for the Upper Midwest Region for customers' satisfaction with their retail bank.

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  • Power 2024 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study for the Upper Midwest Region for customers' satisfaction with their retail bank.
  • The Retail Banking Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction in seven dimensions: level of trust, people, banking how and when I want, account offerings, digital channels, helping save time or money, and resolving problems.
  • Power 2024 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 105,355 retail banking customers of the largest banks in the United States regarding their experiences with their retail bank.
  • Power U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, visit the news release at https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2024-us-retail-banking-s... and study at https://www.jdpower.com/business/retail-banking-study-1 .

Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. Announces an Additional Settlement for Those Who Have Transacted in Euroyen-Based Derivatives Between January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024

The Settlement will provide an additional $35,000,000 to pay claims from persons who transacted in Euroyen-Based Derivatives from January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011, inclusive.

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  • The Settlement will provide an additional $35,000,000 to pay claims from persons who transacted in Euroyen-Based Derivatives from January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011, inclusive.
  • Before any money is paid, the Court will hold a Fairness Hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
  • Contact your brokerage firm to see if you purchased, sold, held, traded, or otherwise had any interest in Euroyen-Based Derivatives.
  • These payments will also be deducted from the Settlement Fund before any distributions are made to the Settlement Class.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Announces Susan D. Snyder as New President

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President. Snyder is a Senior Planner on Northern Trust's Regional Wealth Advisor Team in Chicago, Illinois. She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • "I look forward to guiding ACTEC in our shared mission of advancing the standards of trust and estate law practice," said Snyder.

Hancock Whitney Names Shane Loper as Hancock Whitney Bank President

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.

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  • With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.
  • Loper assumes the title of president of Hancock Whitney Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) operating under the bank’s 1899 charter, which supports financial services regulatory requirements.
  • “Shane Loper’s 34 years of dedication to this organization, his astute executive leadership with our company and in the banking industry, and his keen understanding of what it takes to stay strong and successful in serving today’s clients prepare him well to assume the role as Hancock Whitney Bank President,” said Hancock Whitney Corporation President and CEO John Hairston.
  • “I am deeply honored and excited to be the bank’s next president,” said Loper.

STG Announces New Data Practice with Investment in Leadership and Technology Platforms

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024

Summit Technology Group (STG) announces a series of data, AI, and cloud investments designed to help support their growing engineering and software businesses.

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  • Summit Technology Group (STG) announces a series of data, AI, and cloud investments designed to help support their growing engineering and software businesses.
  • STG welcomes Shailesh Rangani as Global Practice lead for Data and Cloud heading a new division focused on blending the cloud, data, and ETL practices within STG.
  • Shailesh brings deep subject matter expertise across numerous data platforms holding a variety of technical competencies across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle.
  • Summit Technology Group (STG) announces a series of data, AI, and cloud investments designed to support their growing engineering and software businesses.

BMO and 1871 Support Progress of Women-Led Startups with Call for New WMNfintech Applications

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

WMNfintech is North America's largest nonprofit financial technology (fintech) accelerator for women-led startups, developed by BMO and 1871.

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  • WMNfintech is North America's largest nonprofit financial technology (fintech) accelerator for women-led startups, developed by BMO and 1871.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BMO and 1871 today announced a call for applications for its annual WMNfintech program, the largest non-profit fintech industry program in North America for women-founded and women-led startups.
  • Providing access to a six-month complimentary membership to 1871, including access to its space, resources, and roadmap of support.
  • To apply for the WMNfintech program by April 17 and learn more about the program, visit https://1871.com/membership/wmnfintech/ .

CUSIP Global Services Assumes Administration of Card Issuer Identification Numbering System

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星期三, 二月 7, 2024

NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUSIP Global Services (CGS) today announced that it has assumed administration of the industry standard Issuer Identification Number (IIN), also known as the Bank Identification Number (BIN), an 8-digit identifier used to uniquely identify card-issuing institutions, such as credit, debit and points/rewards card issuers. The American Bankers Association (ABA) has served as the registration authority for the IIN standard (ISO/IEC7812) since it was developed in the early 1970s. ABA will continue in that capacity, but day-to-day operations will now be managed by CGS.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUSIP Global Services (CGS) today announced that it has assumed administration of the industry standard Issuer Identification Number (IIN), also known as the Bank Identification Number (BIN), an 8-digit identifier used to uniquely identify card-issuing institutions, such as credit, debit and points/rewards card issuers.
  • The American Bankers Association (ABA) has served as the registration authority for the IIN standard (ISO/IEC7812) since it was developed in the early 1970s.
  • ABA will continue in that capacity, but day-to-day operations will now be managed by CGS.
  • “With approximately 90% of all consumer transactions in the U.S. now taking place on credit, debit and virtual cards and new card issuers entering the marketplace almost daily, the need to maintain a rock-solid backbone for issuer identification is more important than ever,” said Scott Preiss, Senior Vice President and Global Head, CUSIP Global Services.