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Nium Appoints Banking Industry Expert, Alexandra Johnson, to Scale Global Banking and Payment Operations as Chief Payments Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the appointment of Alexandra Johnson as the company's first Chief Payments Officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the appointment of Alexandra Johnson as the company's first Chief Payments Officer.
  • Johnson will work across Nium's markets, leading the Global Banking and Payment Operations teams.
  • In her role as Chief Payments Officer, Johnson will oversee strategy, day-to-day activities, and the evolution of Nium's payments network team.
  • Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the banking and payments space will support Nium's global and vertical business growth.

Nium Appoints Banking Industry Expert, Alexandra Johnson, to Scale Global Banking and Payment Operations as Chief Payments Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the appointment of Alexandra Johnson as the company's first Chief Payments Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the appointment of Alexandra Johnson as the company's first Chief Payments Officer.
  • Johnson will work across Nium's markets, leading the Global Banking and Payment Operations teams.
  • In her role as Chief Payments Officer, Johnson will oversee strategy, day-to-day activities, and the evolution of Nium's payments network team.
  • Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the banking and payments space will support Nium's global and vertical business growth.

The Benoit Group and Atlanta Housing Announce Financial Closing of a $72 Million Englewood Senior Development as Part of Phase I Development

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Friday, April 19, 2024

ATLANTA, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Benoit Group, a national multifamily and commercial real estate developer, owner, and operator headquartered in Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Housing, Georgia's largest public housing authority, announced the financial closing for the development of Englewood Senior.

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  • ATLANTA, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Benoit Group, a national multifamily and commercial real estate developer, owner, and operator headquartered in Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Housing, Georgia's largest public housing authority, announced the financial closing for the development of Englewood Senior.
  • "Partnering with a housing authority like Atlanta Housing that is committed to positively transforming communities is in alignment with our company's mission,' said Eddy Benoit Jr. President & CEO of the Benoit Group.
  • "Atlanta Housing is pleased to announce the closing of Englewood Senior, which will provide quality, affordable housing for our senior and legacy residents," said Terri M. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Housing.
  • When Phase I of the Englewood Development Plan is built-out, over $200 million will have been invested from various public, private, and philanthropic sources.

ZTO Express to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2024

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Friday, April 19, 2024

SHANGHAI, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and HKEX: 2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company"), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. (local time), at 9/F, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing each of the Proposed Resolutions as defined and set forth in the notice of the AGM (the "AGM Notice").

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  • SHANGHAI, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and HKEX: 2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company"), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. (local time), at 9/F, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing each of the Proposed Resolutions as defined and set forth in the notice of the AGM (the "AGM Notice").
  • An online live webcast of the meeting will also be made available for holders of ordinary shares of the Company as of the Record Date.
  • The AGM Notice and the form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company's website at http://zto.investorroom.com .
  • The board of directors of the Company fully supports the Proposed Resolutions and recommends that shareholders and holders of American depositary shares ("ADSs") vote in favor of the Proposed Resolutions.

Paul Compton, Chairman of Barclays Investment Banking, Joins Unqork's Board of Directors to Drive Expansion

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unqork , the leading Enterprise App Cloud solution, today announced the addition of Paul Compton to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unqork , the leading Enterprise App Cloud solution, today announced the addition of Paul Compton to its Board of Directors.
  • Compton is currently serving as Chairman of Investment Banking at Barclays and is based in New York City.
  • Prior to his recent appointment as Chairman of Investment Banking, Compton served as the Global Head of Corporate & Investment Bank, President of Barclays Bank PLC, and as a member of Barclays' Group Executive Committee.
  • Paul's addition to our board further strengthens our ability to easily drive innovation and impact across a wide range of industries."

Notification of major holding in Kindred Group plc

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

VALLETTA, Malta, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 4 April 2024, has received a notification of major holding from JPMorgan Chase & Co, a company with its registered office in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

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  • VALLETTA, Malta, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 4 April 2024, has received a notification of major holding from JPMorgan Chase & Co, a company with its registered office in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
  • The notification refers to a decreased number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • According to the notification, JPMorgan Chase & Co holds 4.82% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 2 April 2024.
  • The relevant chain of controlled undertakings can be found in the notification, of which a copy can be found on Kindred's website: https://www.kindredgroup.com/investors/the-share/major-holdings .

Notification of major holding in Kindred Group plc

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

VALLETTA, Malta, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 4 April 2024, has received a notification of major holding from JPMorgan Chase & Co, a company with its registered office in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

Key Points: 
  • VALLETTA, Malta, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 4 April 2024, has received a notification of major holding from JPMorgan Chase & Co, a company with its registered office in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
  • The notification refers to a decreased number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • According to the notification, JPMorgan Chase & Co holds 4.82% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 2 April 2024.
  • The relevant chain of controlled undertakings can be found in the notification, of which a copy can be found on Kindred's website: https://www.kindredgroup.com/investors/the-share/major-holdings .

FirstEnergy Names John Combs Senior Vice President, Shared Services

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced John Combs has been named Senior Vice President, Shared Services, effective April 22. Reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Tierney, Combs will lead and oversee the company's IT organization – Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Information Technology, and Innovation & Digital Factory – as well as the Transformation Office, Supply Chain and Flight Operations.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced John Combs has been named Senior Vice President, Shared Services, effective April 22.
  • His proven track record of driving process improvements and collaborating on innovative solutions will help our organization more nimbly capture market opportunities."
  • Combs joins FirstEnergy from JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he served as Managing Director, General Manager and Chief Transformation Officer of Enterprise Technology Services since 2018.
  • Earlier in his career, Combs held IT positions with Telecommunication Systems, Legg Mason, Sony Electronics, and United Parcel Service.

OPERATION HOPE CEO JOHN HOPE BRYANT'S #1 AMAZON BEST SELLER 'FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL' AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE TODAY

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

ATLANTA, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Operation HOPE announced today that its Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant has released his sixth book, 'FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL.' Upon its April 16th release, the book received high praise, reaching #1 on Amazon for Business Finance, where it remains a best seller. The launch date also coincides with Financial Literacy Month, which focuses on improving financial education across America.

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  • Upon its April 16th release, the book received high praise, reaching #1 on Amazon for Business Finance, where it remains a best seller.
  • The launch date also coincides with Financial Literacy Month, which focuses on improving financial education across America.
  • "John takes aim at one of the biggest challenges of our time in 'Financial Literacy For All.'
  • -Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase
    Bryant's reputation as a leading voice in economic empowerment is backed by his role as the CEO of Operation HOPE, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunity in underserved communities.

First Horizon Corporation Names Thomas Hung Chief Credit Officer, Susan Springfield Announces Retirement

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Monday, April 15, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that Thomas Hung, Executive Vice President, Head of Franchise Finance, will be named Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective October 1, 2024.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that Thomas Hung, Executive Vice President, Head of Franchise Finance, will be named Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective October 1, 2024.
  • Hung will succeed Susan Springfield, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, who has served in this role since 2013.
  • Starting April 15, 2024, Hung will serve as Deputy Chief Credit Officer to begin the succession planning process and join the Executive Management Committee.
  • Hung will report directly to Chairman, President and CEO Bryan Jordan and reside in Memphis, Tennessee.