Chargebacks911

Ex JP Morgan, Natwest Executive Mike Elliff Joins Chargebacks911 as Chief Revenue Officer and CEO of EMEA

LONDON – Leading disputes technology platform Chargebacks911 announced today the appointment of fintech heavyweight Mike Elliff as Chief Revenue Officer, CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and board member. With over 30 years of banking and payments experience, Elliff has a strong track record of innovating and building intrapreneurial ventures and high-growth businesses while at NatWest Group and JP Morgan Chase. “Monica is a visionary … Continue reading Ex JP Morgan, Natwest Executive Mike Elliff Joins Chargebacks911 as Chief Revenue Officer and CEO of EMEA

swissbanking

The impact of geopolitics on the Swiss financial centre 

At the 2024 Swiss Bankers Association Bankers Day, Chairman Marcel Rohner emphasized the importance of Switzerland’s political and economic stability, highlighting key areas such as neutrality, property rights protection, and consistent sanction policies. Four new members joined the SBA Board of Directors. The event underscored geopolitics’ impact on Switzerland’s financial centre. Continue reading The impact of geopolitics on the Swiss financial centre 

Mastercard

Mastercard invests in continued defense of global digital economy with acquisition of Recorded Future

Mastercard announced the $2.65 billion acquisition of global threat intelligence company, Recorded Future, to enhance its cybersecurity services and provide greater threat intelligence across its network. The acquisition aims to improve cyber risk mitigation using AI, benefiting Mastercard’s vast client base, fostering innovation, and extending Recorded Future’s market reach. Continue reading Mastercard invests in continued defense of global digital economy with acquisition of Recorded Future

NN Group

NN Group and Rubio Impact Ventures partner to boost early-stage people tech startups in Europe and Japan

Today, NN Group and impact venture fund Rubio Impact Ventures, announce their collaboration with the launch of the NN Social Innovation Startup Awards. This new pitch event that takes place during Impact Week Europe, is designed to discover and support Europe’s and Japan’s early-stage people tech start-ups, fostering collaboration and innovation. Start-ups from 11 countries focused on equal opportunities and mental and physical well-being are invited to … Continue reading NN Group and Rubio Impact Ventures partner to boost early-stage people tech startups in Europe and Japan

Wedbush Securities

Wedbush Securities Welcomes Raju Alluri as Vice President, Investments

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Wedbush Securities, a prominent diversified independent financial services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Raju Alluri as Vice President, Investments. Alluri will play a pivotal role in expanding Wedbush’s presence in the Southern region of the United States, bringing his expertise to enhance the firm’s growth and client relationships in this key market. “We’re excited to have Raju join our … Continue reading Wedbush Securities Welcomes Raju Alluri as Vice President, Investments

Chicago Atlantic

Former BlackRock Executive Kushal Kshirsagar Joins Chicago Atlantic

CHICAGO – Chicago Atlantic announced the appointment of former BlackRock executive Kushal Kshirsagar as Managing Director, Private Wealth Solutions. Kshirsagar will be responsible for bringing Chicago Atlantic’s private markets strategies to individual investors and their advisors. Previously, Kshirsagar served various roles across BlackRock’s Multi Asset Strategies, US Wealth Advisory and iShares divisions, including Portfolio Manager of BlackRock’s US Income Models, Lead UHNW Portfolio Strategist for US … Continue reading Former BlackRock Executive Kushal Kshirsagar Joins Chicago Atlantic

Blackstone

BREIT Appoints Wesley LePatner CEO

Frank Cohen to Retire at Year-End; Will Remain Chairman of BREIT Board NEW YORK – Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) today announced that current Chief Operating Officer, Wesley LePatner, will become BREIT’s Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2025. She will succeed Frank Cohen, who, after nearly thirty years, plans to retire from Blackstone at year-end. Mr. Cohen will remain Chairman of … Continue reading BREIT Appoints Wesley LePatner CEO

Trustly

Trustly, Inc. Appoints Payments Industry Veteran Adam D’arcy as CPO

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Trustly, Inc., the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is proud to announce the appointment of Adam D’arcy as Chief Product Officer (“CPO”). After processing $58 billion in transaction value globally and achieving 79 percent year-over-year growth in Total Payments Volume (TPV) in 2023, Trustly looks to reinforce its product team by bringing on D’arcy to lead several upcoming product expansions … Continue reading Trustly, Inc. Appoints Payments Industry Veteran Adam D’arcy as CPO