Tagged: women changing finance

November 6, 2023 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Monzo has appointed Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh, the founder of digital insurance firm Brolly, in order to help the challenger bank with entering the insurance services sector. Hugh reportedly launched insurtech Brolly back in 2016 following a couple rounds of the incubator program Entrepreneur… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has reportedly appointed Francesca Carlesi as CEO of its UK operations, the Fintech company confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday. This new leadership announcement for Revolut should help the firm become a “global financial super-app.” Revolut, which is among the United… Read More

October 31, 2023 @ 5:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the global B2B cross-border payments infrastructure company, has appointed Chloé Mayenobe as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mayenobe joins Thunes at a pivotal moment “as the company continues its strategic expansion following its successful Series C fundraising in July 2023.” A seasoned tech leader… Read More

October 29, 2023 @ 8:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Derivative Path, a provider of capital markets technology and derivatives services to financial institutions and commercial end-users, names fintech product specialist, Kristin Kelly as Chief Product Officer in order “to lead the company’s product development strategy and appoints its cofounder, Frank Purnell, to the prestigious… Read More

October 24, 2023 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the announcement of Ireland as our MiCA entity location, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) are pleased to announce that they are strengthening our presence in Benelux and the Nordics, a key market for Coinbase. This move underscores Coinbase‘s increased commitment to continental Europe. Elke Karskens will reportedly… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 1:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MX Technologies, Inc., an Open Finance service provider, announced it has named Jane Barratt as its Chief Advocacy Officer and Head of Global Public Policy. She brings more than 25 years of experience working “with financial institutions, technology and Fortune 500 companies, policymakers, and regulators,… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On the heels of a solid year for Stash, the fintech announced the CFO and advisor Amy Butte as its independent audit chair. The company also announces “the infusion of $40 million led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.,… Read More

October 15, 2023 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently sat down with Monica Eaton from Chargebacks911 to gain more insights regarding the partnership between Finastra and Microsoft and how it addresses the requirements of corporate clients. Eaton, founder and CEO at Chargebacks911, also commented on how the collaboration addresses the challenges banks face… Read More

October 3, 2023 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pie Insurance, an Insurtech company specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, announced the appointment of insurance executive Audra Foglietta as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Foglietta joins Pie during a pivotal period of growth—Pie claims it is one of the fastest growing… Read More

October 2, 2023 @ 10:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently spoke with Alexandra Donnelly, COO for the Americas at C2FO, a US-based global Fintech whose mission is to ensure all businesses have the capital needed to thrive. C2FO’s platform was recently cited in a policy paper presented at the G20 conference as a… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coincover, the blockchain protection company, announces the appointment of its new Chief Commercial Officer, Ridhima Durham, who joins at a critical time following its recent successful funding round in January and rebrand in July. Ridhima joins Coincover from Salary Finance where she “spent four years… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Custodia is pleased to announce that Lisa Hough has joined the bank as Vice President of Strategic Relationships, responsible for helping customers in the U.S. Bitcoin and energy industries “meet their banking and bitcoin custody needs.” Lisa transitioned to the Bitcoin sector in 2019 “after… Read More

September 13, 2023 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

EBANX, the payments platform connecting global companies with customers in rising digital markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Cherrey Johnson as the new VP of Merchant Success – Americas and Europe. With her extensive experience in the payments industry and a deep… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As more countries implement real-time payments rails (including the U.S. in July with FedNow), the next big frontier in the industry is the race to develop the best real-time cross-border payments solutions. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global provider of real-time payments solutions, can speak… Read More

August 29, 2023 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Fintech Plaid are pleased to have Cecilia Frew join the open banking provider as their Head of Open Finance. As the industry comes together to establish data connectivity standards and embrace digital finance, Plaid’s relationship with financial institutions “continues to evolve.” Today,… Read More

August 26, 2023 @ 9:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Socotra, the provider of modern, cloud-based technology for insurers worldwide, announced today that Sonny Patel has joined the company in the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. She will be responsible for “leading the company’s Product and Engineering teams alongside Product Architect Matt Hamilton,… Read More

August 24, 2023 @ 7:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Unstoppable Domains announced that they’re partnering with multi-chain protocol Rarimo in order to enable seamless cross-chain identity usage. Now, your Unstoppable domain serves “as proof of humanity within -dApps across 3 additional chains.” The partnership will allow Unstoppable domain holders “to use… Read More

August 22, 2023 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The new CFO joins WealthKernel to steer the company’s strategic vision. WealthKernel, a provider of digital investment infrastructure, recently confirmed the appointment of Aqsa Tariq as its new Chief Financial Officer. Having held key positions at FNZ Group, Goldman Sachs International, and EY LLP, Aqsa… Read More

August 6, 2023 @ 6:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance says it is pleased to announce the appointment of our former Global Head of Corporate Compliance Kristen Hecht as their new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO) at Binance. As noted in a blog post, Kristen reportedly “brings… Read More

July 29, 2023 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Board of Monument Bank is pleased to confirm that regulatory approval has been confirmed for the appointment of Fiona Pollard as the successor to Niall Booker as Chair of Monument Bank. Monument Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by… Read More