financial services industry

TD Securities Appoints Carl Hayes as Head of European Cash Equities

August 30, 20244 min

TD Securities (TDS), a global corporate and investment bank offering integrated capital markets products and services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Carl Hayes, Managing Director, as the new Head of European Cash Equities. Based in London, Carl’s appointment supports TDS’ continued focus on extending its reach in European equity markets. Carl reports to Sharon Kim, Executive Managing Director and Region Head of Europe, TD Securities and Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group. Carl Hayes, Managing Director and...

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Platforms

Nick Twidale joins ATFX as Chief Market Analyst

May 2, 20246 min

ATFX, a leading global online trading broker, is pleased to announce that Nick Twidale has joined the company as Chief Market Analyst for the Australia region. With over two decades of experience in banking and broking, Nick brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role. Nick is a highly recognisable figure in the financial services industry. As the previous APAC CEO for FP Markets, GM for IC Markets and Chief Operating Officer at Rakuten Securities Australia...

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Compliance & Scoring

CPIC and SAS compliance risk tech implementation best in China

October 13, 20237 min

The Asian Banker awards IFRS 17 project collaboration

by FTB News Desk

Interview

FinTech Interview with Mantvydas Starieka, Chief Executive Officer at Capital Box

October 3, 202322 min

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Platforms

Taskize and Xceptor partner to provide firms with new trade affirmation proposition

August 21, 20237 min

Xceptor Confirmations Solution will integrate with Taskize to orchestrate affirm, confirm, and dispute resolution with counterparties

by BusinessWire

Investments

Salmon raised USD 20MM of Financing

July 24, 20236 min

Consumer fintech Salmon announces it has secured a USD 20MM debt facility from U.S. emerging-markets specialist investment firm Argentem Creek Partners, enabling Salmon to further scale its lending operations across the Philippines. Building on significant investor interest in the debt placement, Salmon will expand its loan book, leveraging its existing point-of-sale and cash loan lending, and will launch new disruptive products in the second half of 2023. The debt transaction, which was completed despite the...

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Platforms

Financial Finesse Ventures invests in OfColor

July 12, 20236 min

With Second Investment, Financial Finesse Ventures Sets Its Sights on Closing America’s Racial Wealth Gap. Financial Finesse Ventures, a first-of-its-kind venture arm devoted to elevating fintech solutions with high social impact, a new investment in OfColor: A bold, minority-owned financial wellness platform that is available to all, but is unapologetically focused on the financial empowerment of employees of color. Founded in 2022, Financial Finesse Ventures is fully funded by Financial Finesse—the country’s leading independent provider...

by FTB News Desk

Interview

FinTech Interview with David Knoch, Chief Executive Officer of Docupace

June 27, 202316 min

Uncover the future of secure and compliant document management with David Knoch, CEO of Docupace, in our insightful interview.

by PRNewswire

Investments

IEQ Capital Welcomes Stone Point Capital as Strategic Partner

January 20, 20235 min

IEQ Capital, LLC (“IEQ”), a leading independent wealth management firm and alternative investment solutions provider in the U.S. with over $18.3 billion in RAUM, announced today a strategic minority growth investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point“), a leading private equity firm focused on investing in businesses within the global financial services industry. Founded in 2019, IEQ provides its clients with a combination of high-touch wealth advisory and family office services, and a...

by FTB News Desk

Business Tools Financial Software

Tez Financial Services Becomes the First Pakistani Startup to Raise $1.1 Million in Seed Round Led by Omidyar Network

October 19, 201819 min

Tez Financial Services, the first fully digital Non-Bank Microfinance Company (NBMFC) in Pakistan, today announced that it has raised USD$1.1 million in a seed round led by Omidyar Network, the impact investment firm established by Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay. Other investors on this round include Accion Venture Lab, the seed-stage investment initiative of global nonprofit Accion, and Planet N. Funds will help the company build its credit portfolio, enhance its mobile technology platform, and secure the company’s NBMFC license. You can learn more about the challenge,...