KJTS Group Berhad collaborates with Hong Leong Investment Bank

Executive Director of KJTS Group, Mr. Sheldon Wee; Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad, Ms. Lee Jim Leng; Managing Director of KJTS Group, Mr. Lee Kok Choon [L-R

KJTS Group Berhad and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “KJTS Group”), a building support services provider in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, announce the signing of the underwriting agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”) for its upcoming initial public offering (“IPO”) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”). […]

KuCoin launches KuCard for the future of payments

KuCoin launches KuCard for the future of payments (representational image) Image by jcomp on Freepik

KuCoin has ushered in the future of payments with the launch of KuCard. This ground-breaking cryptocurrency debit card seamlessly connects digital assets with traditional banking, giving users the freedom to spend their cryptocurrency money anywhere regular debit cards are accepted. Accepted at millions of locations, KuCard enables users to use their cryptocurrency money for everyday purchases, […]

Thailand’s financial landscape: The rise of sustainable banking

Thailand financial landscape The rise of sustainable banking

Thailand, located in the centre of Southeast Asia, is renowned for its vibrant and changing economy, breathtaking scenery, and rich cultural legacy. The nation has come a long way in adopting sustainability in recent years, with the financial sector spearheading the movement. The banking sector of the nation shapes the economic landscape. With prominent players […]

The traders toolbox: Mastering the markets with the right trading platform

The Traders Toolbox- Mastering the markets with the right trading platform

The importance of Introducing Brokers (IBs) has grown in the quick-paced world of financial markets. IBs are essential in helping private investors gain access to the financial markets. The popularity of introducing brokers worldwide is growing along with the need for Internet trading. A financial middleman, known as an introducing broker, presents customers to a […]

The rise of credit cards fuelling the economy

The rise of credit cards fuelling the economy

Digital payments are bolstering the economy globally. Gone are the days when consumer transactions were done only in cash. This digital transformation of commerce has been developing the payment landscape. The expansion of card-based electronic payments has drastically changed how consumers pay for goods, how businesses are managed, and how the government makes and accepts […]

Identity and Access Management Trends in Banking and Finance

Identity and Access Management Trends in Banking and Finance

The world of banking and finance is evolving and it is of paramount importance to stay ahead of the curve. Technological advances have made it difficult to manage identities and access within the sector. Efforts should be made by financial institutions to keep a close watch on the newest Identity and Access Management Trends if […]

Sierra Bancorp welcomes Natalia Coen as VP and CRO

Natalia Coen, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Sierra Bancorp and Bank of the Sierra.

Sierra Bancorp, parent of Bank of the Sierra, announced yesterday that Natalia Coen has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for both the Company and the Bank. As its sixth executive officer, Coen will oversee the Bank’s risk management program. “We are overjoyed to add Natalia to the team at Bank of […]

Harborstone Credit Union enters in an acquisition agreement with First Sound Bank

Harborstone Credit Union Announces Agreement to Acquire First Sound Bank

Harborstone Credit Union announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seattle, Washington-based First Sound Bank. The transaction is structured as a purchase agreement with Harborstone Credit Union purchasing substantially all assets and assuming substantially all liabilities of First Sound Bank. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of […]

MC Bancshares Inc. acquires Heritage NOLA Bancorp Inc.

MC Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire Heritage NOLA Bancorp, Inc.

MC Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for M C Bank & Trust Company, a Louisiana-chartered bank headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana, and Heritage NOLA Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Heritage Bank of St. Tammany, a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, have jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which MC […]

Barclays onboards Jack Rabun as senior FIG Investment Banker in the US

Jack Rabun, Senior FIG Investment Banker , Barclays

Barclays recently announced the appointment of Jack Rabun as a Managing Director and Head of Asset and Wealth Management North America within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), based in New York. Mr. Rabun has more than 20 years of experience advising asset and wealth management clients. Most recently he was Managing Director, Head of Asset […]