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Spreedly Adds Banking Exec As Chief Information Security Officer

PYMNTS

Spreedly , which works in accelerating global commerce via a secure, flexible platform for any payment type, has announced Christopher Hudel as chief information security officer (CISO), according to a press release. He said the opportunity is a good one because of the numerous ways the company meets payments and security needs.

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From Russia, With Malware: US Charges Hackers In $100M Bank Fraud

PYMNTS

Prior to serving in this leadership role for Evil Corp, Yakubets was also directly associated with Evgeniy Bogachev, a previously designated Russian cybercriminal responsible for the distribution of the Zeus, Jabber Zeus, and GameOver Zeus malware schemes,” said the Treasury release.

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From Russia, with Malware: US Charges Hacking Group Evil Corp. In $100M Bank Fraud

PYMNTS

Prior to serving in this leadership role for Evil Corp, Yakubets was also directly associated with Evgeniy Bogachev, a previously designated Russian cybercriminal responsible for the distribution of the Zeus, Jabber Zeus, and GameOver Zeus malware schemes,” said the Treasury release.

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Job Description: EVP of Distribution and Service Excellence

Jeff For Banks

I first wrote of such a position based on an idea posed by a student in my class at the North Carolina School of Banking. I envision the person occupying this role to be a savvy marketer with strong IT skills, as well as senior leadership abilities. Maintain system security. And it''s not my idea.

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Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: #4 Bank of the Ozarks

Jeff For Banks

What is interesting about the success of Bank of the Ozarks and its CEO is the fact that he wasn''t the "experienced banker" regulators almost insist upon when approving the appointment of bank leadership. Please do not claim to invest in any security based on what you read here. How did they grow so quickly?

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

What is unique is, after reviewing the management team and board, there are people of Korean, Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese descent in leadership positions. Please do not claim to invest in any security based on what you read here. FINRA makes people take a test to ensure they know what they are doing before recommending securities.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Under Stuart’s leadership over the past 17 years, OnPoint has gone from under $2 billion in assets to knocking on the door of $10 billion, all while becoming the most recognized financial brand in the Portland market and achieving some of the industry’s best profitability in 2023. The Monty Python “Biggus Dickus” Award – goes to Sen.

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