Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has launched Open for Business Growth, a new $20 million philanthropic program designed to help small businesses scale revenue and operations through nonprofit-led support. Debuting in Chicago, the initiative targets the “missing middle” businesses too advanced for microloans but not yet ready for traditional financing.
Exchange Bank has promoted long-time executive Jim Curry to Branch Manager of its Healdsburg location. With nearly 15 years at Exchange Bank and more than 20 years in banking leadership, Curry is known for his customer-centric approach and deep community involvement.
Further, a Union Credit company, has announced a strategic partnership with The Roof Resource to offer embedded credit union financing at the point of sale. The collaboration streamlines the customer experience by connecting homeowners with competitive, local lending options directly during the roofing purchase journey.
Fortress Investment Group has announced two major leadership appointments aimed at advancing its investment strategies in Europe. Giovanni Luna joins as Managing Director, Head of Origination, Europe, while Niccolò Biancheri has been promoted to Head of Corporate Credit, Europe. Both will be based in London and will play critical roles in driving the firm’s growth across asset classes.
KSD Capital, a forward-thinking investment firm, has joined forces with Intain, a fintech company revolutionizing structured finance, to improve transparency, speed, and automation in the funding process. The partnership leverages the IntainMARKETS platform to better connect originators with community banks, enabling faster, more secure, and automated financial transactions.
The Citco group of companies (Citco), a global leader in asset servicing, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with GIC, one of the world’s largest institutional investors. As part of the relationship, GIC becomes a minority shareholder in Citco. The founding Smeets family will continue to hold majority ownership.
Tyfone, a leading digital banking technology provider, has once again been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Financial Technology for 2025. This back-to-back recognition highlights the company’s deep commitment to fostering a workplace culture built on autonomy, innovation, and purpose-driven collaboration.
Eastnets, a global provider of compliance, payments, and cloud-based financial solutions, has earned major recognition at the 2025 MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards. The company was honored with two prestigious titles that highlight its innovation and impact in financial technology and regulatory compliance.
Entercard, a prominent Nordic financial services firm, has partnered with global analytics leader FICO to enhance its fraud detection and prevention capabilities. By leveraging the FICO® Platform, Entercard aims to combat fraudulent account openings and secure customer identities using advanced AI and analytics.
Ducera Partners LLC, a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Leone as Managing Director. Mr. Leone, based in the firm’s New York office, will focus on advising clients on their private capital financing efforts across a wide range of industries.
