The Brattle Group names Alison Forman as Principal

The Brattle Group has welcomed Alison Forman to its Chicago office as a Principal in the firm’s Accounting practice. Ms. Forman is an expert in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues that arise in complex litigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and corporate investigations. “Alison is a wonderful addition to Brattle’s Accounting practice and growing Chicago office,” said Brattle Interim President & Principal David […]
DealerShop and Resilience Capital acquires Jobbers Automotive

DealerShop, Inc. and Resilience Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, announced yesterday that it has acquired Jobbers Automotive, a leading full-service supplier of automotive paint, janitorial supplies, body shop equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products serving automotive dealerships and collision centers in Ohio. The acquisition will expand DealerShop’s national footprint and product offering for franchised new-vehicle […]
Uzum and Click collaborate to create a robust digital ecosystem in Uzbekistan

Uzum, one of the largest ecosystems of digital services in Uzbekistan, and Click, a leading payments company, announced yesterday that they have reached an agreement on a future merger. Upon completion of the transaction, which is now expected to close, Click’s shareholders will receive a minority stake in parent company Uzum and will be represented on […]
JG Wentworth announces Kim Banks as Chief Accounting Officer

Consumer financial services company JG Wentworth announced the appointment of Kim Banks as Chief Accounting Officer effective March 2023. Banks will report directly to Chief Financial Officer Dwight Perry. In her new role, Banks will manage the company’s accounting and finance functions. Banks will serve as a leader across the entire company’s accounting practices. A seasoned finance executive, she […]
Nicholas Sawuk joins Abacus as Managing Director

Abacus Settlements, LLC (d/b/a Abacus Life) and Longevity Market Assets, LLC (together “Abacus” or the “Company”), a leading buyer of life insurance policies and vertically integrated alternative asset manager specializing in specialty insurance products, recently announced that Nicholas Sawuk has joined the Company as Managing Director. Sawuk brings nearly 20 years of experience in financial […]
WEA Member Benefits launches Online Term Insurance Platform for the public

WEA Member Benefits, a leading financial services organization created by public educators in Wisconsin, is thrilled to unveil its groundbreaking national online term life insurance platform for the public education marketplace. In a strategic partnership with Haven Life, WEA Member Benefits now offers PK-12 public school employees across the nation the ability to purchase Haven Life’s […]
NEAR Foundation partners with Mirae Asset to advance Web3 technology

NEAR Foundation announced a strategic partnership with Mirae Asset, a subsidiary of Asia’s largest financial group Mirae Asset Global and a leading company in the financial services industry, for further development of Web3 technology. Through this strategic collaboration, NEAR Foundation and Mirae Asset aim to expand the Web3 business domain and lead the global financial paradigm by […]
ECI Appoints Jeff Schmidt as Chief Operating Officer

ECI, one of the leaders in managed services and cybersecurity for the global financial services industry, yesterday announced the appointment of Jeff Schmidt as president and CEO. Mr. Schmidt is a leader in managed services, technology, and cybersecurity with a long track record of growing sales, increasing profits, managing complex acquisitions and integrations, building teams, […]
Markforged announces leadership change with two new appointments

Markforged Holding Corporation, the company strengthening manufacturing resiliency by enabling industrial production at the point of need, yesterday announced the appointments of Aaron VanDevender to the Board of Directors and Board Chairman Alan Masarek to the Compensation Committee. Additionally, Kevin Hartz announced his resignation and amicable departure from the Board of Directors. “Thanks to Kevin, […]
The BG Group Advisor team joins UBS in New York City

UBS recently announced that Financial Advisors Michael Bromberg, Daniel A. Gerschel, Joshua Ellner, Rob Mancino and Craig Weinstein, have joined the firm in New York City. Together with their team, The BG Group, they manage more than $2.5 billion in client assets for high net worth individuals and families. They join the UBS Manhattan Wealth Management […]