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Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Western Union, the global money transfer network, today announced that its users can now access USDPT, a US dollar–denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A. on the Solana blockchain, via Bybit's fiat channels. This integration makes Bybit the first major crypto exchange to join Western Union's global USDPT network. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260604080127/en/ Through this launch, Bybit and Western Union are building the foundations for a deeper, faster, and compliant integration of digital assets into the broad

The executive will lead the company's digital growth and evolution strategy in the region. Western Union announces the appointment of Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America. From this position, he will lead the company's business and operation strategy in the region, with a focus on digital innovation, sustainable growth and a customer-centric value proposition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260518708862/en/Pedro Alegría, new Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America Alegría has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, digital p

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) today announced the appointment of Milind Pant as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Pant, age 55, is a distinguished global business leader whose career has encompassed transformative roles across consumer goods, services and health sectors. He is currently an Executive Fellow with the Kellogg School of Management. As the first non-family CEO of Amway, he led a six-year transformation, shifting the company's focus from legacy direct selling to consumer health, and championed digital commerce, empowering over a million micro-entrepreneurs. "We are delighted to welcome Milind Pant to our Board of Directors," s

SharonAI Holdings Inc. ("Sharon AI"), a leading Australian neocloud (NASDAQ:SHAZ), announced on February 24, 2026, that highly experienced global technology executive, Mr. Benjamin Adams, joined the Sharon AI Holdings Inc. board of directors on February 22, 2026. Mr. Adams is a global business and technology leader with deep and broad expertise across financial, technology and regulatory law, mergers & acquisitions, corporate securities reporting, intellectual property and real estate. "I am honoured to join the board at such a pivotal and exciting time. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help Sharon AI shape its strategic goals and expand its impact in the coming years," sai

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley Systems Inc. (NASD: BSY) will replace Western Union Co. (NYSE:WU) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Western Union will replace Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASD: COOP) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, October 6. Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE:RKT) acquired Mr. Cooper Group in a deal that closed today, October 1. Western Union's market capitalization is more representative of the small-cap market space. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name        Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector October 6, 2025   S&P MidCap

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today announced the appointment of Christopher B. Gaskill as Vice President & General Counsel for the Company. In conjunction with this appointment, Scott C. Selbach will transition to a new role as Executive Vice President, Government Relations for the Company. Mr. Selbach will also remain Secretary of the Company. Both Mr. Gaskill and Mr. Selbach will report to Chris Koch, Carlisle's Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Carlisle, Mr. Gaskill served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:SUM), where he was responsible for the company's global legal functions and ensu

Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:AMTB) ("Amerant" or the "Company") and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, announced the appointment of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Odilon Almeida Júnior to its Board of Directors. "I am pleased to welcome Lisa and Odilon to our Board of Directors. Both are well respected, locally based leaders with strong community ties and significant C-suite and public company board experience," said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bancorp. "The expertise, connections and strategic vision of these two exceptional individuals will play a key role in guiding Amerant towards continued growth and success." Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a South Florida trailblazer in the global hospitality

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) today announced the appointment of Julie Cameron-Doe to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 12. "Julie's breadth of finance experience, her inspiring leadership style and growth mindset will serve as great assets as we continue to progress through this period of accelerated transformation," said Devin McGranahan, President and CEO, Western Union. "As we drive toward sustainable growth, we believe that Julie's seasoned expertise in both public and private companies will be crucial in support of our next chapter to expand our value propositions for the aspiring populations of the world." Ms. Cameron-Doe brings a wealth of knowledge in b

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) today announces the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Cagwin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 20, 2023. Cagwin had served as the Company's interim CFO since September 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005724/en/Matt Cagwin (Photo: Business Wire) "Matt is a talented finance executive with broad knowledge of payments and financial service," said Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Union. "His in-depth knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset to our company as we focus on the execution of our strategy." Cagwin joined

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult, a lease-to-own platform that integrates with major e-commerce platforms to power online shopping for non-prime customers, today announced the appointment of Joyce Phillips and Jane J. Thompson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Phillips and Ms. Thompson were appointed to the class of directors that will stand for election at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. "Both executives are accomplished business leaders and seasoned board members with an impressive record of achievement at the intersection of technology, finance, retail and banking," said Orlando Zayas, CEO of Katapult. "Their fresh perspective will b

Hikmet Ersek Announces Retirement at the End of 2021 The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announces the appointment of Devin B. McGranahan as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After a comprehensive succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed McGranahan to succeed Hikmet Ersek as CEO by year end 2021. McGranahan has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. After 21 years at Western Union, including the past 11 years as CEO, Hikmet Ersek (61) announced his retirement from the role as CEO and Director of Western Union by December 31st, 2021. Ersek will support the transition as a special advisor

New Role to Advance DEI as a Key Pillar of Company's Enhanced Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the appointment of Shannon Armbrecht as its first Chief Diversity and Talent Officer. Armbrecht commences her role with immediate effect, reporting directly to Richard Williams, Chief People Officer. In her new role, Armbrecht will provide strategic direction for enterprise-wide programs that accelerate alignment of talent, employee relations, culture and capabilities with Western Union's commitment to its DEI goals. Additionally, she will drive the strat

Fitzgerald to Drive Business Growth by Building on Western Union's Leadership Position in Global Consumer Money Movement and Expanding its Digital Payments Partnerships The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the appointment of Gabriella Fitzgerald as President, Americas Region. Effective September 13, 2021, Gabriella will lead Western Union's business in the region, driving the company's market development and growth across all products, channels and customer segments. She will join the Executive Team and will report directly to Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek. This press release features multimedia.

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) today announced the appointment of Angela Sun to its Board of Directors. Sun is a Partner at Rise Health Group, a digital health company. Sun will join the Board as an independent director on November 1, 2021. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210809005378/en/Angela Sun (Photo: Business Wire) "Angela's years of experience serving on boards and working across a diverse range of sectors, including data and technology, financial services, government and healthcare, will prove extremely valuable to our firm as we strive to provide innovative solutions to our clients. We are pleased to welco