TRUE DIGITAL GROUP

Stuart Cook Joins the True Digital Network as CEO and Opens the Network to All Bankers

November 27, 2023 02:20 PM Eastern Standard Time AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–True Digital Network, a bankers only network for collaboration, is excited to announce Stuart Cook, formerly Chief Innovation Officer at Valley National Bank, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Patrick Sells, CEO of True Digital Group, shared “We built this Network for bankers and there could be no better outcome than for a proven … Continue reading Stuart Cook Joins the True Digital Network as CEO and Opens the Network to All Bankers

EVERCORE

Cory Kasimov Joins Evercore ISI as Senior Managing Director

November 09, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Cory Kasimov has joined Evercore ISI as a Senior Managing Director. Mr. Kasimov will lead coverage of small-and midcap biotech companies. Mr. Kasimov’s two decades of research experience includes over 15 years as a senior biotech analyst at JPMorgan. His differentiated, actionable research product and related events have led … Continue reading Cory Kasimov Joins Evercore ISI as Senior Managing Director

SERVISFIRST BANK

ServisFirst Bank Announces New Chief Information and Operations Officer

Veteran Banker Joins ServisFirst Bank Birmingham November 01, 2023 10:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Lindsey as Chief Information and Operations Officer in Birmingham, Alabama. “It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we announce the addition of Michael Lindsey to our esteemed ServisFirst Bank team,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst … Continue reading ServisFirst Bank Announces New Chief Information and Operations Officer

Saudi EXIM Bank

Saudi EXIM Bank and Trafigura Sign Credit Facility Agreement

To connect Saudi producers with global markets October 23, 2023 11:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Saudi Export-Import (Saudi EXIM) Bank has signed an agreement with Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, to extend a three-year credit facility of USD 500 million. “This will enhance the opportunities for Saudi producers of commodities such as copper, gold and downstream products … Continue reading Saudi EXIM Bank and Trafigura Sign Credit Facility Agreement

BARCLAYS

Barclays appoints Jed Brody as Head of Americas Healthcare Banking

October 19, 2023 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barclays today announces the appointment of Jed Brody as a Managing Director and Head of Americas Healthcare Banking. Mr. Brody will be based in New York, and report to Rick Landgarten, Global Head of Healthcare and Real Estate Investment Banking. “Jed is a proven leader, and he will play a key role in strengthening the … Continue reading Barclays appoints Jed Brody as Head of Americas Healthcare Banking

Mikel Williamson

Mikel Williamson Appointed CEO of First Bank

October 19, 2023 08:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mikel Williamson, current president of First Bank, will be assuming the role of President and CEO, effective November 1, 2023. He takes over day-to-day bank responsibilities and will also serve as CEO and president of FB Corporation, the holding company of First Bank. Shelley Seifert announced her retirement earlier this year. “It’s a terrific opportunity … Continue reading Mikel Williamson Appointed CEO of First Bank

Insurance Africa

Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, is teaming up with global insurance giant Allianz to create a joint venture to offer banking, insurance and loans in 27 African countries. The venture, called SanlamAllianz, is expected to have a combined group equity value (GEV) of approximately R35 billion. The company said their priorities are to offer more financial services to the rapidly growing African continent, … Continue reading Finance, Insurance Companies Merge for New African Venture

BlueShore Financial

BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO

September 27, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time VANCOUVER, British Columbia – BlueShore Financial announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Ian Thomas as the organization’s new President and CEO, effective November 14, 2023. The selection follows a comprehensive national search by the Board of Directors. Ian succeeds Chris Catliff, who announced his retirement in March 2023 and is retiring at the end … Continue reading BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO