COMPLY, a category leader of compliance software, consulting, and education resources for the financial services sector, today announced the appointment of Michael J. Stanton as Chief Executive Officer. Stanton succeeds Amy Kadomatsu, who guided COMPLY through a period of substantial customer and revenue growth and will transition to the role of Board Advisor. “I am honored to join COMPLY, a great team that has been successfully delivering solutions to meet the critical needs of global financial services clients,” said Stanton. “Our customers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape t ..read more

Equitable Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank, proudly announces that it was ranked #4 on the 2024 LinkedIn Top Companies list, an annual and data-driven list that identifies Canada’s top companies for workplace growth and career progression. “We’re thrilled to be recognized as a top workplace in Canada,” said Gavin Stanley, SVP and chief human resources officer. “At Equitable Bank, we’re proud to create a compelling employee experience, which means supporting our employees’ evolving needs with an inclusive workplace culture, excellent health and wellness resources and ..read more

1. Dawn of CBDC: How CBDC Initiated in APAC 2. Role of Fintech in Driving CBDC 3. The Evolving Landscape of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) 4. Financial Inclusion Conclusion Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have emerged as a remarkable innovation in finance, providing a digital translation of the fiat currency of a country. Across the region of APAC, both CBDC uptake and development have been driven by the combination of technology and changing financial systems. 1. Dawn of CBDC: How CBDC Initiated in APAC APAC countries demonstrated the important role of the leader by developi ..read more

Lumin Digital (Lumin), a leading fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions, continues to strengthen its senior leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Sutton as chief talent officer (CTO). Sutton’s addition underscores Lumin’s people-centric approach and commitment to corporate culture, as highlighted by the company’s recent Great Place To Work (GPTW) certification. Sutton, who has over two decades of HR leadership experience driving innovative talent strategies for high-performing global brands, including PSCU and PPG Industries, will lead Lumin’s HR functi ..read more

Figure Technology Solutions (“Figure”), provider of a disruptive and scaled technology platform built to enhance efficiency and transparency in financial services, today announced the appointment of Michael Tannenbaum as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. In conjunction with the appointment, Mike Cagney, Co-Founder and previous Chief Executive Officer of Figure, has assumed the role of Executive Chairman. Mr. Tannenbaum is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience in financial technology and financial services. Most r ..read more

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced a partnership with OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, to offer a commercial card for OakNorth’s Business Banking customers. Thanks to the speed, flexibility and reliability of Marqeta’s platform, OakNorth customers will be able to see a more holistic view of their finances and more efficiently track spending and manage cash flow. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) account for 99.9% of businesses in the UK ..read more

Homrich Berg (HB), a leading Atlanta-based RIA serving families and investors across the country from its offices in the Southeast, welcomes Andrew Page as Head of Corporate Development. HB created this new position to add a leader with Page’s dealmaking experience, signaling the $16 billion enterprise firm’s continuing focus on growth by acquisition. With a foundation in deal execution, business development, and strategic advisement in the wealth management industry, Page comes to HB to focus on fostering relationships with RIA firms and advisor teams which lead to partnerships aligning ..read more

iPeakoin, a leading enterprise-level cash management platform at the forefront of technology, was this week pleased to celebrate the opening of its new office in Singapore, further extending its international reach. iPeakoin Chief Executive Officer Michael Wu and other senior company executives hosted a reception on April 23rd in the City of Singapore to welcome guests from across the Asia financial and business community. The move comes as part of the fintech firm’s strategy to tap into new revenue streams worldwide and to foster a long-term p ..read more

Zetrix Foundation and MY E.G. Services Berhad (“MYEG”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MaiCapital, a licensed virtual asset manager in Hong Kong, to collaborate on the launch of a virtual asset fund or Hong Kong virtual assets exchange-traded fund (ETF) products. The MoU focuses on a collaboration to issue a Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) approved ETF, which would consist of a basket of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Zetrix, and potentially other suitable cryptocurrencies. This collaboration follows MYEG ..read more

Higginbotham, the largest independent insurance, financial and HR services firm headquartered in Texas and one of the top firms in the country, has joined forces with Adams Benefit of Boca Raton, Florida, a family-operated agency specializing in employee benefits and human resources support. Higginbotham Chairman and CEO Rusty Reid looks to the future with a platform of strategic growth, building relationships with agencies in targeted regions that share the firm’s culture of client service, team support, and community investment. With Adams Benefit, Reid has found tha ..read more