Category: Finace

  • Charlestowne Hotels appoints VP of finance

    Charlestowne Hotels appoints VP of finance

    Charlestowne Hotels appoints Alicia Carr as vice president of finance. Carr will lead financial operations across Charlestowne’s collection of hotels and food and beverage outlets, overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and performance analysis to support continued success and operational excellence.   With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality sector, Carr brings an…

  • Edelman Financial Engines Appoints Ralph Haberli as President

      SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 09, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), the nation’s leading independent wealth planning1 and workplace2 investment advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Ralph Haberli as President, effective July 2, 2025. He will report directly to CEO Jay Shah. Haberli brings expertise in the workplace ecosystem and a strong track record…

  • Edelman Financial Engines Appoints Ralph Haberli as President

      SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 09, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), the nation’s leading independent wealth planning1 and workplace2 investment advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Ralph Haberli as President, effective July 2, 2025. He will report directly to CEO Jay Shah. Haberli brings expertise in the workplace ecosystem and a strong track record…

  • Citco on deals, discipline and the private credit-structured finance convergence

    Citco on deals, discipline and the private credit-structured finance convergence

    GlobalCapital: We’re seeing increased convergence between private credit and ABS structures, particularly around NPLs. What’s driving that trend from a lending and structuring perspective? Peterson: We’ve seen this convergence for years. I wouldn’t say it’s just about NPLs, it’s across the board. Given the amount of money raised in broad private credit over the last…

  • Central Asia Poised for Boom in Islamic Finance, New Report Finds

    Central Asia Poised for Boom in Islamic Finance, New Report Finds

    ASTANA — Islamic finance in Central Asia is set for substantial growth over the next decade, according to a new report, The Future of Islamic Finance in Central Asia, jointly released by the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), released on May 20.  Photo credit: Olivier Le Moal, Shutterstock As…

  • Trump tariffs live updates: US and China resume trade talks, White House seeking ‘handshake’ on rare earths

    Trump tariffs live updates: US and China resume trade talks, White House seeking ‘handshake’ on rare earths

      The US and China will restart trade talks in London on Monday after President Trump and Xi spoke last week. The two sides have accused each other of breaking a May deal in Geneva to pause tariff hikes above 100%. Trump, after agreeing with Xi to resume critical mineral flows, said he expects the…

  • Mastercard Brazil expands in open finance and B2B card solutions

    Mastercard Brazil expands in open finance and B2B card solutions

    Mastercard Brazil has announced two strategic agreements aimed at boosting its presence in open finance and B2B payments, two segments the company views as key growth drivers in both processed payment volumes and revenue. In open finance, Mastercard is partnering with Lina Open X, a fintech launched in 2020 to serve as the open finance…

  • Mastercard Brazil expands in open finance and B2B card solutions

    Mastercard Brazil expands in open finance and B2B card solutions

    Mastercard Brazil has announced two strategic agreements aimed at boosting its presence in open finance and B2B payments, two segments the company views as key growth drivers in both processed payment volumes and revenue. In open finance, Mastercard is partnering with Lina Open X, a fintech launched in 2020 to serve as the open finance…

  • Robb Combs Joins Gateway Financial Partners as Director of Business Development

      GLASTONBURY, Conn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gateway Financial Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Robb Combs as Director of Business Development. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Combs brings a proven track record in advisor relationship management, strategic growth, and leadership across multiple business lines. Combs…

  • Walmart’s Credit Cards Will Once Again Be Issued by Synchrony Financial

    Walmart’s Credit Cards Will Once Again Be Issued by Synchrony Financial

    Walmart Inc.’s credit cards will once again be issued by Synchrony Financial as the world’s largest retailer makes a renewed push into financial services. OnePay, a financial technology firm backed by Walmart, picked Synchrony to issue both a co-branded card that can be used outside Walmart as well as a private-label card that will be…