MoneyGram International, Inc. ("MoneyGram" or the "Company"), a leading global financial technology company that connects the world's communities, today announced the appointment of Gary W. Ferrera as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). In this role, Ferrera will lead all aspects of finance, accounting, tax and treasury, in support of the continued growth and digitization of the business. He will report directly to Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO, and will serve on the Executive Leadership Team. His appointment is effective today, June 10, 2024.

The Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2024 (MEBIS), an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and experts, is set to host its 15th edition from September 18-19, 2024, at the prestigious JW Marriott Marina Hotel. This highly anticipated event will delve into various topics, including the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the banking sector.

Citi today announced the launch of Citi Real-Time Funding (RTF), the latest addition to its real-time treasury suite of solutions for corporate clients. Citi Real-Time Funding is now available in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with plans to expand to additional markets later this year.

Barclays today announces the appointment of Christian Wagner as Head of Investment Banking for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). He will be responsible for the DACH Investment Banking business, working closely with Ingrid Hengster and the Investment Banking team.

Mr Wagner joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley where he was a Managing Director and led the Financial Investors coverage franchise across the German-speaking region. 

Karma Wallet, a fintech company and ecosystem enabling sustainable consumer spending, today announced the appointment of Douglas Sabo, former Visa Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), as a Strategic Advisor to the company. In this role, Sabo will support the company's mission to empower consumers to seamlessly translate their values into impactful shopping choices through the blending of ethical practices with everyday financial choices.

Revolut, the global fintech with over 8 million UK customers and 40 million globally, is today introducing Wealth Protection, an extra layer of in-app identity verification, designed to prevent thieves from accessing customer savings within the Revolut app. Wealth Protection will help protect customers who have had their unlocked phone stolen, or password and face recognition compromised, and stops criminals from withdrawing customers’ hard earned savings out of their accounts.