Trailstone welcomes Takuya Kamisago and Ichiro “Nick” Nakayama to lead Japanese operations

Trailstone Group (“Trailstone”), a global energy and technology company, announced yesterday that it has welcomed Takuya Kamisago, General Manager, Commercial, and Ichiro “Nick” Nakayama, General Manager, Japan, to develop Trailstone’s business infrastructure and originate new business opportunities in the market. Kamisago brings over 25 years of experience in international business development with Sumitomo and Itochu, […]
Ripple announces CBDC Platform for next-level digitisation of financial services

With more than 90% of countries exploring, developing and implementing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a way to increase financial inclusion and lower the cost and risk of domestic and cross-border payment processes, today Ripple is announcing the Ripple CBDC Platform, a frictionless end-to-end solution for central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their […]
Synapse expands Policy & Regulatory Advisory Board

Synapse Financial Technologies, Inc., one of the leading embedded finance platforms that increases access to best-in-class financial products, yesterday announced the appointment of four new members to its Policy & Regulatory Advisory Board. These latest additions to the Board are directly linked to the Company’s broader vision to build an industry-leading platform informed by policy, […]
East West Bank appoints Dr. Jason Hsu as Chief Economist

East West Bancorp, Inc., parent company of East West Bank, yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Hsu, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Rayliant Global Advisors, as the Chief Economist for East West Bank. In tandem with Dr. Hsu’s appointment, East West Bancorp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a non-controlling interest in […]
Conceal and White Rock Cybersecurity enter into a new strategic partnership

Conceal, a global leader in Zero Trust browser isolation technology, has announced a new strategic partnership with White Rock Cybersecurity, an industry-recognized Value Added Reseller specializing in comprehensive IT and network security solutions. “White Rock Cybersecurity is committed to delivering innovative, scalable, and manageable solutions in information technology,” said James Range, CEO of White Rock […]
Energizer to invest $43 Million for operations expansion in North Carolina

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) yesterday announced plans to invest $43 million in expanded manufacturing operations and jobs in Asheboro, North Carolina, over the next several years. The move will also create 144 jobs over the next three years and 178 total jobs over five years. Arriving as the company commemorates 75 years in the community, the investment enables […]
CAM Integrated Solutions names Jason Hardwick as the VP of Project Delivery

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC (CAM), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the energy industry, announced the appointment of Jason Hardwick as the Vice President of Project Delivery. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Hardwick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Throughout his career, Hardwick has demonstrated […]
Northern Trust appoints Patrick Cowan Chief Banking Officer for the West Region

Northern Trust has appointed Patrick Cowan Chief Banking Officer for the West Region, where he will lead the strategic direction and execution of the banking business to accelerate growth in the region. Most recently, Cowan was the Chief Banking Officer for Ascent Private Capital Management and US Bank, where he initiated new campaigns to transform […]
Korth Direct Mortgage Inc. appoints Holly MacDonald-Korth as CEO

Korth Direct Mortgage Inc., (“KDM”), a national commercial real estate finance firm that offers fixed-rate loans up to $100 million for multifamily, office, retail, mixed-use, self-storage, industrial, and other select properties, yesterday announced that the current CEO James Korth will be stepping down from his role and that Holly MacDonald-Korth, KDM’s current President and CFO, […]
Pan-American Life Insurance Company acquires Encova Life

Encova Mutual Insurance Group (“Encova Insurance”) and Pan American Life Insurance Company (“PALIC”) announced yesterday that Encova Life Insurance Company (“Encova Life”), an affiliate of the Encova Mutual Insurance Group, will be acquired by and merged into PALIC. “We have had strong success in our property and casualty operations as evidenced by our recent AM […]