Tagged: new appointments

April 22, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On April 21, 2025, Paul Atkins was officially sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a pivotal moment for the agency and the cryptocurrency industry. Appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a 52-44 Senate vote… Read More

August 13, 2024 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) welcomes Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology Officer. Robinhood says they are pleased to announce that Jeff Pinner has now officially “joined Robinhood as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).” Jeff is said to be “a deeply respected innovator who will help us accelerate their… Read More

August 1, 2024 @ 8:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has announced that Paul Edwards has been appointed to lead the banking group’s asset finance business, Lombard, together “with specialist businesses providing working capital solutions.” Paul has been at NatWest for 12 years and “has held a number of roles in that time,… Read More

July 28, 2024 @ 6:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mesh Payments, the technology provider for global corporate travel and expense (T&E) management, announced the appointment of Jennifer Ceran to its Board of Directors. Ceran brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience, “having served as CFO of Smartsheet, VP of Treasury for Box,… Read More

July 26, 2024 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) says that we are at a unique moment in American history where a stunning alignment has emerged — 9 in 10 Americans from across the political spectrum “believe the financial system needs an update.” According to a blog by Coinbase, crypto is a… Read More

July 25, 2024 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper.co, a firm focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, has today announced three leadership appointments. Michael Roberts has reportedly been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Copper.co. After two years as Copper’s Head of Prime, Michael Roberts has officially taken up… Read More

July 19, 2024 @ 12:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has announced the appointment of members of the Enforcement Decision Making Committee. Following an external recruitment process and consultation, the Bank of England (Bank) has appointed three new members “to its Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC) taking the total to nine.”… Read More

July 19, 2024 @ 5:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Human Interest, the 401(k) provider, announced significant steps towards public company readiness with financings of $267M and key hires and board appointments, “all of whom share deep, first-hand experience taking companies public.” The funding includes a previously unannounced Series E raise “led by Marshall Wace… Read More

July 9, 2024 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada is pleased to announce the election of Matthew Parker-Jones and Kevan Cowan to its Board of Directors. Payments Canada confirmed that Matthew will serve as a Member Director and Kevan as an Independent Director on the board. Payments Canada further noted that Matthew… Read More

July 3, 2024 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Atom bank, which claims to be the UK’s first app-based bank, announced this past week that it has appointed Gareth Jones as its new Chief Risk Officer “subject to regulatory approval. He replaces Chris Sparks, who is retiring after nine years at the bank.” Gareth… Read More

July 2, 2024 @ 11:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Crowdfunding Network (EUROCROWD) is pleased to announce the election of its new non-executive board, a strategic move to consolidate our position as the industry’s representative body. The newly elected board brings together leading figures “from the crowdfunding and professional services sectors, reflecting the… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, the global enabler of real-time cross-border payments, announced the appointment of Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, Hanlon served as Nium’s Global Head of Travel, “spearheading one of the company’s fastest-growing business units.” Hanlon joined Nium in 2021 via… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Payments Canada Board of Directors announced the appointment of Susan Hawkins to President and CEO of Payments Canada, effective August 12, 2024. Garry Foster, Chair of the Payments Canada Board of Directors said: “We are thrilled to appoint Susan Hawkins to lead Payments Canada… Read More

June 22, 2024 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DriveWealth, a financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service,  announced the promotions of three members of the company’s senior leadership team, effective immediately. Jason Pizzorusso will serve as President; Marcus Anthony has been named Chief Financial Officer; and Emily Ellis has been promoted to Chief People Officer…. Read More

June 16, 2024 @ 10:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 recently announced the appointment of Peter Kleinschmidt to the Supervisory Board of N26 AG following its 2024 Annual General Meeting. Peter, an avid investor in startups with a focus “on new and emerging technology, brings decades of experience in the financial services, banking and… Read More

June 1, 2024 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Saxo, which claims to be among the leaders in online trading and investment, recently announces the appointment of Andrew Bresler as CEO of Saxo UK, effective June 3. He takes over from interim CEO Simon Camilleri. Andrew reportedly brings a wealth of experience “within the… Read More

June 1, 2024 @ 10:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bolt, the insurtech with the country’s largest technology-enabled insurance exchange, today announced the appointment of Jeff Staley as Head of Sales. Staley will be responsible for leading bolt’s sales efforts “across its core business segments and meeting the company’s growth targets.” Staley brings more than… Read More

May 31, 2024 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marie Seiller has reportedly been appointed Resources, Operations and Transformation Director at the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Currently Chief accountant at the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), Marie Seiller will head “the Resources, Operations and Transformation Directorate (DRST) from 27 May 2024.” In this… Read More

May 28, 2024 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WealthKernel, a provider of digital investing infrastructure, announced the appointment of James Dingwall as its new Strategic Regulatory Adviser. With a specialized focus on the Appointed Representative framework, Dingwall is expected to be  “a key role in helping WealthKernel navigate the complex regulatory landscape.” Dingwall… Read More

May 26, 2024 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DriveWealth, a financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, announced  the hiring of two new executives: Kyla Murphy, as Chief Product Officer and Lauren Veisz as Head of Operations. In their respective roles, Murphy and Veisz will “help to further expand DriveWealth’s footprint in global markets, develop… Read More