EDX Markets announces the launch of Singapore-based EDXM Global
EDXM Global , a fast-growing digital asset company for institutional customers, announced yesterday the launch of its settlement platform. EDXM Global sets a new standard in the digital asset landscape, streamlining OTC transaction settlements with remarkable speed and reliability. Marking a significant milestone, industry giants GSR and Virtu Financial were the first firms to use the […]
Lanzajet secures investment from Microsoft climate innovation fund
LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, recently announced an investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. This investment from Microsoft enables LanzaJet to continue building its capability and capacity to deploy its sustainable fuels process technology globally. In addition, LanzaJet and Microsoft intend to explore how Microsoft can supply its data […]
NewRetirement raises USD 20Mln in series A funding
NewRetirement, a comprehensive, digital-first financial planning platform for consumers and enterprise partners, yesterday announced that it has closed its Series A round with $20 million in funding. The round was led by Allegis Capital and joined by Ulu Ventures, Nationwide Ventures, Fin Capital, Frontier Venture Capital, Cameron Ventures, Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures, Northwestern Mutual Future […]
Understanding leases in the U.S.: A simplified guide
For businesses operating within the United States, navigating the distinctions between a capital lease and an operating lease is a critical aspect of financial management and accounting. These classifications not only affect a company’s balance sheet and tax reporting but also play a significant role in strategic financial planning. This article offers a straightforward guide […]
AI and credit scoring: How new technology is changing the landscape
Lenders’ assessment of creditworthiness is undergoing major changes thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. As these innovative technologies continue to evolve, they promise to greatly impact credit scoring and make accessing loans quicker and fairer. The Traditional Method of Credit Scoring The traditional FICO score has long been the standard for determining someone’s credit […]
US-Based Ibex Investors closes its fourth Israel focused funds
Ibex Investors LLC , a US-based multi-stage and multi-strategy investment firm, announced yesterday the close of its fourth Israel focused fund, Ibex Israel VC II LP, with $106 million in capital commitments to invest in early-stage Israeli startups. The Fund follows Ibex’s $100 million Israel early-stage fund raised in 2020 and the roster of limited […]
Exchange Bank appoints Dorothy Rodella as VP and Branch Manager
Exchange Bank recently announced the appointment of Dorothy Rodella as vice president and branch manager supporting the Sebastopol office at 840 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol, CA. Dorothy has a strong connection to the Sebastopol community. She joined Exchange Bank in 2001 as an assistant branch manager at the Healdsburg office before moving to the Sebastopol […]
FINRA adds Feral Talib as Executive VP and Head of Surveillance and Market Intelligence
FINRA announced yesterday that it has appointed Feral Talib as Executive Vice President and Head of Surveillance and Market Intelligence. He will assume the role on January 2. In the newly created role, Talib will be responsible for leading FINRA’s surveillance program, which serves a unique and critical role in fostering the integrity of the […]
Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance onboards Suzanne Gyorgy as partner
Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance (EBFAF), a leading provider of innovative art finance solutions, yesterday announced that Suzanne Gyorgy has joined the firm as a Partner. For the past fourteen years, Gyorgy was Global Head of Art Advisory and Finance at Citi Private Bank. Her focus will be on expanding EBFAF’s loan portfolio worldwide and […]
Relation Insurance Services announces major appointments
Relation Insurance Services, a fastest-growing national insurance brokerages, yesterday announced that Chief Revenue Officer Russell Brown has been appointed President and that Chief Accounting Officer Charissa Hartmann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned insurance brokerage executive, Brown has led Relation’s national sales and service functions as the firm’s Chief Revenue Officer over the […]