Yorick Naeff Appointed as Head of Innovation at ABN AMRO
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ABN AMRO is proud to announce that Yorick Naeff will begin his role as Head of Innovation in the Innovation & Technology department on February 1, 2026. Yorick, currently CEO and co-founder of BUX, brings nearly 20 years of valuable experience in the financial sector. He has worked as a strategy consultant and senior manager at ING and has an impressive network within the European technology and fintech sectors.
Wise Appoints New Head of Banking for Latin America and Country Manager for Brazil
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the worldʼs money, has announced the appointment of former Western Union executive Ricardo Amaral as its new Head of Banking for Latin America and Country Manager for Brazil. This strategic hire is a key component of Wise's ambitious expansion in the Americas. It follows Wise's recent launch in the Mexican market and approval for direct connection to Brazil's Instant... more
Moneybox Appoints Melissa Birge as Independent Non-Executive Director to Support Next Phase of Growth
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Moneybox, the award-winning wealth management platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Birge as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. Melissa joined in April 2025 and will also chair a newly established Board Audit Committee, strengthening the company’s financial oversight and risk management as it matures and scales.
Chairman of Santander Asset Management UK Joins Board of Private Markets Platform
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Treble Peak, a platform that makes it easy to invest in and operate in private markets, has reinforced its Board with the appointment of Jocelyn Dehnert as Chairman, Tor Fyksen as Non-Executive Director, and Divyesh Hindocha as Executive Director. For fund managers and direct investors, Treble Peak’s technology removes friction and costs associated with raising and deploying capital in the private markets.
Kris Beck Joins Pontera As Chief Legal Officer
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Today, Pontera, the fintech company enabling retirement savers to get 401(k) management from their trusted advisor, announced the appointment of Kris Beck to the role of Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Beck will oversee the legal and compliance teams and all related matters at Pontera. She will report to Yoav Zurel, Chief Executive Officer.
Newfront Welcomes Andrew Hersh as National Security Practice Leader
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Newfront, the tech-driven specialty insurance brokerage headquartered in San Francisco, announces that Andrew Hersh has joined the firm as National Security Practice Leader. Based in Philadelphia, Hersh will help strengthen the firm’s expertise in delivering tailored risk management solutions for clients in the national security sector and other industries facing evolving threats.
Taxbit Expands Global Presence with Six Executive Appointments Across the United Kingdom, Europe, and Latin America
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Taxbit, the enterprise-grade tax and accounting compliance platform for digital assets, continues to expand globally by appointing six executives in Austria, Brazil, Italy, Norway, Spain, and the UK. The executives bring regulatory knowledge and policy development experience to Taxbit’s growing team of regional experts.
Michael P. Lyons Assumes Leadership of Fiserv as Chief Executive Officer
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Fiserv, Inc. , a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced that Michael P. Lyons has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv. Lyons assumed the position upon the confirmation of Frank Bisignano, Fiserv’s prior CEO, as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Lyons also joins the Fiserv Board of Directors.
Flagstone Appoints Former MoneySupermarket Executive to Drive Billion-Pound Growth Strategy
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The former Chief Customer Officer for MoneySuperMarket and MoneySavingExpert has joined Flagstone, the UK’s largest savings platform* and the fintech engine behind the savings proposition for over 1,000 UK financial services providers, as Chief Growth Officer. Darren Bentley brings to Flagstone two decades’ experience of leading growth strategies for some of the UK’s fast-growing, consumer-facing finance brands.
Roberto Campos Neto to Join Nubank as Vice Chairman and Global Head of Public Policy
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Nu, one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, announces the expected appointment of former Brazilian Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto to its Management Team and to the Board of Directors of Nu Holdings, effective on July 1, after completing a six month cooling off period as determined by the Brazilian legislation.
PayFuture Appoints Sanda Laicena as Group Chief Legal Officer
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PayFuture, the innovative payments platform connecting global businesses with emerging markets, has appointed Sanda Laicena as Group Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
HSBC Group Chairman Announces Retirement Plans
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Sir Mark Tucker has advised the HSBC Board of his intention to retire as Group Chairman before the end of 2025. Sir Mark, who became Chairman in October 2017, said it had been a “great honour and privilege” to lead the Board over the past eight years. “I am deeply grateful for the trust and support I have received from the Board, management and colleagues and am very proud of all that we have accomplished together,” he said.
Former Global Head of Visa Commercial Joins Cardlay Advisory Board
- 1 month 1 week ago
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Cardlay, a global leader in commercial card and spend management solutions, today announced the appointment of Alan Koenigsberg—former President of Visa Global Services and prominent fintech executive—to its Advisory Board. This strategic addition signals a major step in Cardlay’s expansion into the U.S. market.
AffiniPay Appoints Leslie Witt as Chief Product Officer
- 1 month 1 week ago
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AffiniPay, a leader in legal practice management software, integrated payments, and solutions for professionals, is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Witt, former executive at Headspace and Intuit, as the company’s new Chief Product Officer. Witt will be responsible for leading the company’s product transformation and strategy for leading solutions LawPay, MyCase, CASEpeer, Docketwise and CPACharge.
United Fintech Appoints Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
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United Fintech has appointed Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer (COO), joining the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, Deepak will lead the development and execution of United Fintech’s operational strategy, ensuring scalability, efficiency and alignment across its global fintech platform and partner companies; all for the benefit of clients, partners and investors.
