Former Kamala Harris Campaign Finance Director Launches CEO Consulting Firm Focused on Social…
Jon Henes served as national finance chairman for Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy.
The experience changed his view of the world and opened his eyes to the…
Africa Finance Corporation plans $500m climate-resilient infrastructure fund under new asset…
Lagos, Nigeria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its efforts to combat Africa's vulnerability to climate risk, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has created an independent asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, with a first…
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation invests in A91 Partners’ second fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed an investment in the second fund of A91 Partners, a venture capital firm launched by former Sequoia Capital executives.…
Power Finance Corporation Ltd rises for the third consecutive session
Power Finance Corporation Ltd quotes at Rs 138.3, up 2.29% on the day at 12:54 PM IST on the NSE. The stock is up 50.16% in the past year, compared to a 51.81% jump in NIFTY…
Marcus Shaw named CEO of ALT Finance Corporation
Today, Shaw will launch the app for the AltFinance Stock Exchange program at Atlanta Clark University, Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College. The program was developed in conjunction with the four HBCUs, Management…
Fitch rates BBB-minus EUR green bond proposed by Power Finance Corporation
Fitch Ratings has assigned the proposed Regulation S Euro Senior Unsecured Green Bond by Power Finance Corporation (PFC) a rating of BBB-minus.
The proposed bond will be…
Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approves $1.7 million in loans
FRANKFURT, Ky. - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved $1,775,290 in 11 agricultural loans for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Aid boosts agricultural market, beef,…
Africa Finance Corporation receives $100m loan from India Exim Bank to boost post-Covid recovery
Lagos, Nigeria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received a US$100 million line of credit from the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) to…
VACANT POSITION: Finance Manager – News
Oldham Athletic is looking for an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Director.
Job title: Finance ManagerSite: Borders…
Most jobs are slowly recovering in Indiana, but not in the financial sector
A sign on the front of a former KeyBank branch in South Bend warns customers that it will be closing. Justin Hicks/IPB NewsMost industries in Indiana continued to see a recovery in employment in 2021. But, despite a brief recovery, the…
UiPath: Driving ESG Success in the Financial Industry Through Automation
Access to accurate data is the backbone of any successful ESG initiative. However, cultivating such data is often easier said than done.Gavin Mee, Managing Director Northern Europe, UiPathIt is certainly true that in this golden age of…
5 stocks to buy in the best performing S&P 500 financial sector
With the S&P 500 index nearing 4,500, it's time to take a look at its best performing sector: financials. The performance of the S&P 500 financial sector index, with a return of 30.3% since the beginning of the year,…
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation announces the completion of
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company”, “Portman Ridge” or “PTMN”) announced that its previously announced 1:10 return rate on The stock split became effective today,…
US to work with Big Tech and financial industry on new cybersecurity guidelines
Biden urges companies to 'raise the bar'Microsoft and Google will invest billionsHalf a million unfilled cybersecurity jobsWASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on Wednesday it would work with industry to develop new…
The financial sector remains a prime target for cybercriminals
IBM's X-Force Threat Intelligence Index found that 23% of cyberattacks are against financial institutions. The total cost of a single data breach involving a financial institution is…
Asian financial sector lacks sustainability leaders: study | News | Eco-Enterprise
Asian and global banks and financial services firms operating in the region have communicated their sustainability credentials more aggressively than any other industry in recent years, but consumers are skeptical…
Net profit rises 68% to Rs 1,501.95 crore in June quarter
IRFC Q1 Results: Net Profit Up 68% YoYIndian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC) announced its April-June quarterly results for the financial year 2021-22, reporting a net profit of Rs 1,501.95 crore, compared to Rs 891.81…
Who is Teddy Soares? Love Island 2021 Candidate and Financial Consultant
Things could get better for Love Island's Teddy Soares.
He recently split from Faye Winter after he was shown a clip of him at Casa Amor, in which he admitted he was drawn to former islander Clarisse Juliette.
But on…
INQUIRY – North County Recreation District Financial Director (NCRD) Payment to previous…
Community, Board of Directors and NCRD,A longtime board member told me 'you don't want to put yourself on the wrong side of the board, we have our own way of doing things'. This statement led me to take a closer look at the operations and…
BMG – Junior Finance Manager, Recordings Hub (12 months FTC, UK)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Finance Manager to join our International Finance (Record Centers) team here in our London office! This will be a 12 month fixed term contract with maternity cover.Your mission at BMG.You will…
MHA Tait Walker appoints Mike Williams as Director of Corporate Finance
MHA Tait Walker, a accounting and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Mike Williams as the company's Chief Financial Officer.
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The Greensill scandal highlights the risks of the non-banking financial sector
The Greensill Capital scandal has highlighted the risks associated with the spread of non-banking firms into areas of finance traditionally dominated by regulated lenders, Treasury committee MPs have said. The warning came from MPs!--
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The importance of greater diversity in the financial sector
Tiba Raja is Executive Director at Market Financial Solutions
The debate surrounding diversity within the financial services industry, or lack thereof, has been raging for some time.
It raised its head again this month when the Prudential…
The next big threat to the financial sector – BRINK – Conversations and Insights on Global Business
People use ATMs next to a Bitcoin ATM at a shopping mall in Istanbul, Turkey on April 16, 2021. There are now more crossovers where decentralized financial architectures are being built around the world traditional…
Africa Finance Corporation appoints Kirstine Damkjaer, former CEO of the Danish Export Credit…
Lagos, Nigeria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Africa Finance Corporation, Africa's leading infrastructure solutions provider, has appointed Kirstine Damkjaer, former Managing Director of EKF, Denmark's export credit agency, to its board of…
Find and optimize the best talents in the financial sector
Through Nick GallimoreDirector of Transformation and Talent Insight, Clear Review
AApproaches to HR planning have changed significantly, and they will continue to do so. Among the many impacts of Covid-19, there is…
Climate Change: Amendments to Guernsey’s Financial Sector Corporate Governance Code –…
Guernsey: Climate Change: Amendments to the Guernsey Financial Sector Corporate Governance Code…
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation leads $8 million venture loan facility for LiquiGlide
FARMINGTON, Conn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:HRZN) ("Horizon"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture-backed companies in the…
Global Economic Rebound to Boost Islamic Finance Sector Recovery
According to Alpen Capital and Alpen Asset Advisers, a global economic recovery, fiscal and monetary easing, as well as liquidity made available by major governments and central banks should drive post-pandemic growth and demand for Islamic…
Is the financial sector doing enough to promote gender equality?
* All opinions expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
The success of women in finance relies on the industry having…
Ag Resource Management Completes Landmark Securitization for Farm Finance Industry
“The last decade has been difficult for agriculture. Farmers need crop guarantee solutions that work in a way that is conducive to their success,” said ARM's Managing Director, John Hoffman. He added: “At ARM, we are far from the norm.…
What is driving the rise of the £16 billion integrated finance sector?
OpinionAlternative loansDigital bankSavings and investment
The pandemic is accelerating the change in people's financial needs and expectations, writes Keith Grose, international lead at Plaid.Image source: Photo of fauxels from…
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation completes merger with
The combined company is expected to have total assets of approximately $614 millionFourth strategic transaction closed by Portman Ridge in three years NEW YORK, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:…
BMG – Finance Manager, Recordings Hub (UK)
We are hiring!We have an exciting opportunity for a CFO to join our finance (records) team here in our London office!Your mission at BMG.You will be responsible for UK based revenue and cost reporting and control, covering BMG's Worldwide…
UK financial sector responsible for more carbon emissions than Germany
A new report from Greenpeace and WWF, reveals that UK banks and asset managers were responsible for financing 805 million tonnes of CO2 in 2019, which would make the City of London the 9th biggest emitter of CO2 in the world. world if it…
Calgary’s financial sector ranks 10th in North America for total employment
Calgary's financial sector has been ranked among the best in North America, just behind Vancouver and San Francisco.
According to a new report from the Conference Board of CanadaCalgary's finance workforce is the 10th best on the continent…
International Contemporary Ensemble Announces New Board Member and Chief Commercial and Financial…
The Ensemble Contemporain International welcomes Chiwoniso Kaitano to its board of directors. Chiwoniso is Executive Director of Girl Be Heard, a global NGO advocating for social change through performing arts and storytelling.…
Total employment in the finance sector in Montreal ranks 6th in all of North America
Montreal's financial sector was ranked among the best on the continent, ahead of San Francisco, Vancouver, Washington and Calgary.
According to a new report from the Conference Board of CanadaMontreal's financial workforce ranks 6th in…
BMG – Finance Manager – Digital (Recordings Hub) (UK)
We are hiring!We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join our International Finance (Records) team here in our London office!Your mission at BMG.You will be responsible for the pre-processing of income and cost…
Financial sector expected to add 6,500 jobs in 2021, building on last year’s expansion
Moving on to tech jobs in finance, Menon said technology has become central to how financial services are produced, distributed and consumed."Can we imagine what life would have been like during last year's 'circuit breaker' lockdown if we…
Cork GAA appoints its first full-time CFO
Cork GAA has confirmed Rosscarbery man Denis Calnan as its first full-time chief financial officer.He has a long association with the GAA, having served his club Carbery Rangers as President, PRO and currently as Treasurer.Mr. Calnan (50)…
Remote work is fueling burnout in the financial sector
The practical challenge of working from home has proven surprisingly easy for many financial services companies. However, a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close their offices, operational challenges have given…
Women hold 7% of senior positions in South Korea’s financial sector
Women made up just 7% of financial institution boards in South Korea, despite making up nearly half of the sector's workforce, according to data submitted to a lawmaker on Wednesday.The number of women in leadership positions at 444…
KPMG appoints chief financial officer for North East companies
KPMG has announced the appointment of Jordan Raiye as Head of Corporate Finance in the North East.
In the role, Raiye will be responsible for supporting businesses in the region in seeking growth capital.
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CAP Plc appoints Portland Paints CFO Ada Aniagu as CFO
The Board of Directors of Chemical Allied Products Plc has announced the appointment of Portland Paints Chief Financial Officer, Ada Aniagu, as the company's Financial Controller effective February 20, 2021.
According to the…
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Financial Industry Embraces Virtual Reality to Make Remote Work More Interesting
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(Reuters) — Once the preserve of gamers, virtual reality (VR) has been seized upon by the financial industry as a…
Ex-Amazon CFO’s husband pleads guilty in $1.4 million insider trading case
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A Bothell, Wash., a man whose wife was formerly chief financial officer at Amazon, pleaded guilty to securities fraud for his role in an insider trading scheme involving the couple and another family…
Former Amazon CFO and family charged with $1.4 million insider trading scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a former Amazon chief financial officer with insider trading.
On…
SEC charges ex-Amazon CFO and family in $1.4 million insider trading case
A former top executive in Amazon's tax department has been charged with insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Laksha Bohra allegedly acquired confidential information while preparing and reviewing…
Vacant role of Consultant Finance Manager at EY
By Taxscan team - September 10, 2020 1:48 p.m.
Ernst & Young (EY) has launched a call for applications for the position of Consulting Finance Manager.EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. In…
Navigating the culture of bonuses in the financial sector
Former and current Governors of the Bank of England, Mark Carney and Andrew Bailey
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The Islamic finance sector in Indonesia is expanding
Jakarta: Indonesian Islamic banks maintained double-digit asset growth last year, while rural and non-banking segments made further gains, expanding the sector's consumer base in South Asia's largest economy. South East.Indonesia has the…
Overhaul of Islamic finance sector in Malaysia gives depositors a boost
KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: New laws governing Malaysia's Islamic finance industry will strengthen depositor protections by making religious advisers legally responsible for financial products and subject to heavy fines and prison sentences…