The best hedge fund to work for is not even a hedge fund
The Success and Challenges of Working at BlueCrest If you’re in the finance industry and looking to join a hedge fund with a track record of strong performance, there are a few notable options to consider. One such fund is the Melqart Opportunities Fund, which boasted an impressive 45.1% return last year according to Bloomberg. […]
Finance and Strategy Senior Manager, Square Banking
About Block Inc. Block Inc., previously known as Square, is a company built on many foundational teams, all united by a single purpose – economic empowerment. The blocks that form the foundational teams include People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more. These teams provide support and guidance at the corporate level, […]
Commercial Counsel, Payments and Banking
Introduction to Block Inc. Block Inc. is a unique corporation that is essentially an amalgamation of multiple blocks, all of which are driven by a common purpose – the economic empowerment of individuals. The blocks that form the foundational teams of this organization include People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, among others. […]
Marquis breach toll rises to 80 banks, 824,000 consumers
About Marquis Software Solutions Data Breach In a startling revelation, it has been found that the data breach caused by a ransomware attack on Marquis Software Solutions, a marketing and compliance vendor, had a much larger impact than initially estimated. The breach, which affected the customers of several banks and credit unions, is now known […]
How RIAs use offsite meetings to reach growth goals
An offsite team meeting to kick off the new year could help advisory firms focus on strategies to grow their businesses. It’s an approach that can bear fruit throughout the calendar year. Processing Content Failing to devise an expansion playbook is a common problem among financial advisors, who are expert at planning clients’ affairs yet […]
New Pinnacle CEO aims to prove merger skeptics wrong
Key Insight Investors have expressed concerns about the merger of Pinnacle Financial Partners with Synovus Financial, but incoming CEO Kevin Blair is confident that it will outperform other mergers of equals. Supporting Data Following the merger, Pinnacle now boasts $117.2 billion in assets and over 400 branches spanning nine states. Expert Quote “Empty rhetoric will […]