Discover has unveiled Balance+, an innovative addition to its Cashback Debit Checking account, aimed at offering customers fee-free discretionary overdraft coverage for everyday debit card transactions. This initiative addresses a common pain point for many Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, underscoring Discover’s…
Stonepeak, a prominent alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, has appointed Yuichi Jimbo as Chairman for Japan, effective July 1, 2024. Based in Tokyo, Yuichi will support Stonepeak’s investment strategies in Japan and its broader APAC business.…
AlShamlan: Prioritizing Youth and Academic Excellence at KFH Kuwait Finance House (KFH) recently hosted a ceremony to honor 150 high school graduates for their outstanding achievements in literature, science, and religious studies. The event, held under the patronage of Minister…
BDO USA, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced the election of Natalie Kotlyar to her first term as chair of the Board of Directors. Kotlyar, who has been a board member since November 2020, was…
Quarter Inc., the nation’s first technology platform that finances home purchases using fractional equity instead of debt, is launching the Quarter Launch Fund to expand operations, including financing approximately 300 additional homes. “The Quarter Launch Fund is particularly appealing to…
FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, announced today that its CEO and President Stephanie Ferris has been named an honoree in American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Fintech 2024. Ferris is the only CEO of a publicly…
ICBC’s North Vancouver headquarters will be transformed into hundreds of new homes, offering residents access to services, amenities, transit, and the SeaBus. “Underused areas that are already well-connected to transit and close to services and amenities are the perfect places…
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is pioneering a comprehensive approach to combating scams in Australia by integrating into a new anti-scam intelligence loop, marking a significant advancement in national security efforts. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange…
Every summer, impaired driving-related crashes resulting in injury or death increase by 27% in B.C.* Northern B.C. sees the largest increase (63%), followed by the Southern Interior (53%), Vancouver Island (21%), and the Lower Mainland (11%). In response, ICBC and…
NewPoint Impact Fund I has facilitated $13.3 million in 501(c)(3) bond financing to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and recapitalization of Ridgecrest Apartments Phase II, a 128-unit affordable housing community located in southeast Washington D.C.’s Anacostia submarket. The borrower, The NHP…
InvoiceCloud, a prominent provider of digital bill payment solutions, has published a new online payments report in collaboration with a third-party research firm. This report provides valuable insights into the payment preferences and behaviors of digitally reluctant bill payers. The…
Nymbus is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Whaley as Chief Revenue Officer. With this strategic addition, Nymbus aims to further accelerate its growth and enhance its sales success. Nate Whaley brings a wealth of experience and a proven…
