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R.J. O'Brien Establishes New London-Based Global Metals Team

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

CHICAGO and LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced that its London-based affiliate, R.J. O'Brien Limited (RJO Limited), has hired a new, highly experienced five-person metals team. Co-led by metals market veterans Bradley Marchant and Steven Bingley, the team will provide institutional clients globally with trade execution and clearing services, specializing in the world's leading metals markets – the London Metal Exchange (LME) and CME Group.

Key Points: 
  • Marchant, Bingley and their team have worked together for the past eight years, providing trade execution in the base metals markets.
  • At RJO Limited, the team will offer services including voice brokerage and direct market access (DMA) in base, precious and non-ferrous metals to a wide range of clients, including physical metals traders, asset managers, hedgers, producers and high-frequency traders.
  • Mark Phelps, Managing Director, EMEA for RJO Limited, said: "We are delighted to bring on such a well-established and respected team within the metals space under the leadership of Bradley and Steven.
  • Other members of the new RJO metals team are Joe Gregory, Martin Trott and Grant Gibbons, who have a combined 76 years of experience in the industry.

R.J. O'Brien Establishes New London-Based Global Metals Team

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

CHICAGO and LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced that its London-based affiliate, R.J. O'Brien Limited (RJO Limited), has hired a new, highly experienced five-person metals team. Co-led by metals market veterans Bradley Marchant and Steven Bingley, the team will provide institutional clients globally with trade execution and clearing services, specializing in the world's leading metals markets – the London Metal Exchange (LME) and CME Group.

Key Points: 
  • Marchant, Bingley and their team have worked together for the past eight years, providing trade execution in the base metals markets.
  • At RJO Limited, the team will offer services including voice brokerage and direct market access (DMA) in base, precious and non-ferrous metals to a wide range of clients, including physical metals traders, asset managers, hedgers, producers and high-frequency traders.
  • Mark Phelps, Managing Director, EMEA for RJO Limited, said: "We are delighted to bring on such a well-established and respected team within the metals space under the leadership of Bradley and Steven.
  • Other members of the new RJO metals team are Joe Gregory, Martin Trott and Grant Gibbons, who have a combined 76 years of experience in the industry.

RGI Announces Federico Della Casa as Its New CEO and Massimo Paltrinieri as New Chief Customer Officer of the Group

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Friday, September 2, 2022

RGI Group, the independent leader in software solutions for the European insurance industry, announces that Federico Della Casa will succeed Ccile Andr Leruste as new CEO of the Group, effective 8 September.

Key Points: 
  • RGI Group, the independent leader in software solutions for the European insurance industry, announces that Federico Della Casa will succeed Ccile Andr Leruste as new CEO of the Group, effective 8 September.
  • Federico Della Casa is a very high-profile top executive with decades of experience in managerial roles in the technology sector.
  • Federico Della Casa held various roles at international and technology companies, overseeing the development of key projects, sales teams and partner relations.
  • Massimo Paltrinieri will join the company as Chief Customer Officer.

DEA Appoints Ryohei Nuka, Former Goldman Sachs Vice President Finance, as Its New CFO

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

In 2009, he joined Goldman Sachs and was in charge of product control operations (management accounting and price verification) for the equity and derivatives trading desk.

Key Points: 
  • In 2009, he joined Goldman Sachs and was in charge of product control operations (management accounting and price verification) for the equity and derivatives trading desk.
  • Kyuzaburo Suzuki, its previous CFO, will continue to be involved in the development of our financial strategy as a Senior Advisor.
  • Prior to joining DEA, he was a senior controller in the Finance department of Goldman Sachs Japan.
  • During these critical times, Mr. Nuka's extensive experience at Goldman Sachs will undoubtedly be a great asset to our company.

ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS ADDS HEAD OF SALES FOR GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE

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Monday, August 1, 2022

FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than US$476 billion in assets under management*, today announced the appointment of Christian Pachtner as Head of Sales for German-speaking Europe.

Key Points: 
  • FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than US$476 billion in assets under management*, today announced the appointment of Christian Pachtner as Head of Sales for German-speaking Europe.
  • Before joining Allspring, Christian served as Managing Director and Chair of the Global Consultant Relations Group at Allianz Global Investors, and earlier, he was the Head of Client Service North America.
  • Allspring Global Investments (Allspring) is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC.
  • These companies include Allspring Global Investments (UK) Limited (Allspring UK), an investment management company authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Allspring Global Investments Luxembourg S.A. (Allspring Luxembourg), authorised and regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

Jinan Innovation Zone: Establish platforms for fast-tracked development in China-Germany cooperation

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The first Sino-German cooperation zone north of the Yangtze River in China is located in the Jinan Innovation Zone.

Key Points: 
  • The first Sino-German cooperation zone north of the Yangtze River in China is located in the Jinan Innovation Zone.
  • According to Jinan Innovation Zone Administration Committee, in the future, it will be transformed into a world-class Sino-German cooperation zone and a new center of industry clusters.
  • In 2013, the Jinan Innovation Zone established the Dresden - Jinan Contact Office (Dresden - Jinan Industry Cooperation Office) in Dresden, also known as the Silicon Valley of Europe; and in November, its Jinan counterpart was established.
  • This dynamic and modern city is committed to building a bridge of mutual exchange and cooperation, intensifying the role of the Jinan Innovation Zone in China-Germany cooperation..

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Securities Finance Team

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce the formation of its new Securities Finance Team.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce the formation of its new Securities Finance Team.
  • Tanweer has been involved in the Securities Finance industry for over 20 years, most recently at UniCredit where he was Head of Credit and Emerging Markets Financing.
  • Prior to this, Tanweer was the Global Head of Repo and Collateralised Financing at Standard Chartered Bank.
  • BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank is a London-based global Emerging Markets investment bank that offers corporate and investment banking, securities dealing and financing, as well as investment research products and services to a diversified client base mainly comprised of emerging and frontier markets-based corporates, financial institutions, governments, and dedicated global EM asset managers.

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Securities Finance Team

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce the formation of its new Securities Finance Team.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets investment bank, is pleased to announce the formation of its new Securities Finance Team.
  • Tanweer has been involved in the Securities Finance industry for over 20 years, most recently at UniCredit where he was Head of Credit and Emerging Markets Financing.
  • Prior to this, Tanweer was the Global Head of Repo and Collateralised Financing at Standard Chartered Bank.
  • BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank is a London-based global Emerging Markets investment bank that offers corporate and investment banking, securities dealing and financing, as well as investment research products and services to a diversified client base mainly comprised of emerging and frontier markets-based corporates, financial institutions, governments, and dedicated global EM asset managers.

New Providence Acquisition Corp. II, a consumer-focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company, announces the closing of its upsized $250,000,000 initial public offering

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

The units began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, or NASDAQ, on November 5, 2021, under the ticker symbol "NPABU."

Key Points: 
  • The units began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, or NASDAQ, on November 5, 2021, under the ticker symbol "NPABU."
  • Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock of the Company and one-third of one redeemable warrant.
  • Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share.
  • "A SPAC is a very attractive vehicle for the right company to access the public equity markets in an expedited way.

J.C. Flowers & Co. Expands Leadership Team, Appointing Tim Hanford and Eric Rahe Co-Presidents of the Firm

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Flowers" or "the Firm"), a leading private investment firm dedicated to investing globally in the financial services industry, announced today that Tim Hanford and Eric Rahe have been named co-Presidents of the Firm effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Flowers" or "the Firm"), a leading private investment firm dedicated to investing globally in the financial services industry, announced today that Tim Hanford and Eric Rahe have been named co-Presidents of the Firm effective immediately.
  • Mr. Hanford, based in London, and Mr. Rahe, based in New York, are both currently Managing Directors at the Firm.
  • Flowers.
  • "Both Eric and Tim have strong business acumen and keen strategic vision, and it's gratifying to promote from within the Firm.