Key Themes and Trends in Digital Business Banking
January 26, 202311 min
As technology continues to shape the industry, trends in banking are becoming strategic priorities, learn more to make your business banking easier
The Citizens Bank announces Stacy M. Brantley as next CEO
January 25, 20235 min
The Citizens Bank, wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens Holding Company (NASDAQ: CIZN), has hired Stacy M. Brantley as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will join the bank in February. “We conducted a national search for our next CEO, and Stacy quickly rose to the top of a very competitive candidate slate,” said Hub King, board chairman at The Citizens Bank. “We are thrilled to have Stacy lead our organization through its next chapter of...
Softserve Recognized for Its Open Finance IT Service Expertise
January 25, 20234 min
SoftServe announced it has been named as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Open Finance IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. The report assesses 26 banking and financial services (BFS) IT service providers’ vision, capability, and market impact. Each service provider is then positioned on the matrix and identified as a Leader, Major Contender, or Aspirant. The recognition underscores SoftServe’s expertise in open finance IT service solutions. SoftServe successfully helps banks and financial institutions embrace and streamline...
Wassim Al-Khatib Joins Lazard as CEO, MENA Investment Banking
January 23, 20234 min
Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) today announced the appointment of Wassim Al-Khatib as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm’s Financial Advisory business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and CEO of Lazard Saudi Arabia, subject to regulatory approval. Wassim Al-Khatib will be based in the Riyadh office, which will serve as Lazard’s regional MENA Investment Banking hub. “We are pleased to have Wassim join us as CEO of our MENA Investment Banking business,”...
Mastercard and Citizens announce an expanded partnership
January 20, 20235 min
Mastercard and Citizens today announced an expanded partnership, making Mastercard the exclusive payments network across Citizens’ credit, debit and commercial portfolios, as well as services provider in the U.S. With shared values and vision, Citizens and Mastercard are united in the goal to provide access, inclusion and innovation to the communities they serve. “Mastercard is thrilled to enhance our partnership with Citizens to become their exclusive payments provider across all product portfolios,” said Linda Kirkpatrick,...
nCino Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
January 19, 20234 min
Company Reaffirms Q4 and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Guidance
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Names New Executives
January 18, 20236 min
James "Jim" Brown Named Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking Philip Jurgeleit Named Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
How to Choose the Best Crypto-friendly Bank for Your Business
January 17, 202312 min
Crypto is the currency of the future. In time banks have aligned their offerings to adapt to the changing times.
FinWise Bank Announces Meg Taylor as SVP Chief Accounting Officer
January 16, 20233 min
FinWise Bank, a subsidiary of FinWise Bancorp, is pleased to announce that Meg Taylor has been appointed as the Bank’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Taylor brings over 30 years of experience in the finance and accounting industries. As Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Taylor will lead the Bank’s financial and regulatory reporting functions. She will also assist FinWise Bancorp with SEC Reporting, technical accounting research, and internal controls over...
KBW Bolsters European Investment Banking Franchise
January 13, 20234 min
Alistair McKay Named Head of European Investment Banking; Additional Managing Director Hires Announced