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Bloomberg
30-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Circle Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter After Mega IPO
On the heels of its blockbuster IPO, stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group Inc. said it is seeking to create a national trust bank in the US. Such a charter, which requires approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, would allow Circle to act as a custodian for its own reserves.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Altruist Rolls Out Rebrand
You can find original article here Wealthmanagement. Subscribe to our free daily Wealthmanagement newsletter. Altruist, the up-and-coming custodian that now serves almost 5,000 advisors, announced this week a 'significant rebrand and overhaul' that amounts to what it refers to in a post on its website as 'the completely reimagined look and feel of our brand.' 'Log in to any legacy custodian portal and you might think you've been transported back in time,' said Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist, in its announcement of the rebrand. As part of the overhaul, Altruist updated its logo, color palette, fonts, photography, illustrations and motion guidelines (which are meant to ensure consistency of design across animations). 'The system pairs bold typography, narrative-rich artwork, and clean, concise data to break from the tired look of legacy institutions—and the overly slick feel of typical fintech. It's a bold shift. And it feels deeply true to Altruist,' wrote Altruist creative director Daniel Haire in the company's announcement. In April, Altruist raised $152 million in a Series F funding round that valued the RIA custodian at $1.9 billion and brought its total fundraising to $602 million. At the time, company executives said the funding would go toward developing new technology, tools, products and other features. Last year, Altruist launched capabilities including a high-yield cash account, automated tax management tools and a digital fixed-income trading tool. Only a year ago, Altruist announced its $169 million Series E funding round in May 2024. Conquest Planning Raises $80M to Accelerate US Expansion Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Chansiri owes explanation to players and fans'
No words from the more than two weeks since it emerged wages at Sheffield Wednesday hadn't been paid in full on time. One 59-word statement, including an apology, has been issued since. That was 13 days ago. Mercifully, the non-playing staff, coaches and some players have now received their wages. Some players, however, are still by Tuesday, the club and owner Dejphon Chansiri have to respond to their EFL charges over payment has never been backwards in coming forwards in the past. Why is there silence now?In September 2023, for example, he issued a statement threatening not to put any more money into the club and said: "If you say you are the owner and I am the custodian, then show me how to be the good owner and help save your club."He followed that up with: "If you want me to leave, then show me how to run the club and invest the money before I do that. You have no right to ask me to leave."The truth is Chansiri, like every other chairman, is a custodian, as much as he doesn't like that description. He owes it to the fans, staff and players to front up and explain what is happening. Will wages be paid on time and in full for June? How does he plan to keep things going financially? Is he prepared now to sell the club and, if so, what are his demands?That final question might be the most important one. A piece in the Sheffield Star at the end of last week quoted an anonymous intermediary who said: "What's been especially difficult is that I've had positive conversations with people that, at a reasonable valuation, would like to proceed."But for whatever reason, the representation from the club - be that the chairman or advisors - have got a figure in their head of double and beyond that realistic number."Is this true? And if so, why?On Tuesday night, we're doing a special programme on the future of Sheffield Wednesday which will be broadcast on the BBC Sport website. When we asked fans who they wanted to hear from, the overwhelming majority said the also said they don't want to hear anything from the chairman other than he's off and he's sold the club. I get that. Yet while that remains not the case, isn't it time to say something?The request has been made for the chairman to do an interview before Tuesday's time, there shouldn't be bravado. Simply humility and a willingness to do what is go back to that statement in 2023: "I may not have been born here and I will probably not die here but one thing I can say is that I will always try to do my best for Wednesday."What is best for Wednesday right now? Explaining the situation, providing clarity and - according to many fans - finding a buyer and selling at a reasonable price. If that isn't possible, tell us why. You will be able to watch BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven special on Tuesday here.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Greenback School coach charged with sexual battery, LCSO says
GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — A teacher and coach at Greenback School faces charges of sexual battery, according to an incident report from the Loudon County Sheriff's Office. Malcom Gray Williams, Jr., who was named interim head coach at Greenback School in September, has been accused of sexual battery of a custodian at the school. On Monday, April 28, LCSO was informed of the allegations. Woman shares her experience with the 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee The custodian said that Williams asked her to clean the field house. While at the field house, Williams began to 'touch her inappropriately,' according to the incident report. The custodian told him to stop as it made her feel uncomfortable, she said. She then reported the incident to her supervisor who reported it to law enforcement. The custodian said that Williams had been drinking. Williams was placed on suspension pending the investigation, a Loudon County Schools spokesperson said. After that, Williams provided notice of intent to retire, effective immediately, according to LCS. Williams was arrested on May 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chicago custodian finalist in national honor recognizing the often unsung work of school maintenance
CHICAGO -- Every morning, right before the kids line up to enter the school at Hibbard Elementary School in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, Micaela Ortiz Arredondo is already waiting for them, their breakfast in hand, ready to welcome them in. 'Buenos días, mijo. Good morning,' she tells each student as they take their meal, some giving her a hug, as they walk inside to start their day. After she hands out the last bag, she grabs her broom and cleaning supplies, ready to begin her own day. For the students, Mica, as they call her, is not just another custodian at the school. Instead, she is like a grandmother. She prompts smiles, helps tie errant shoelaces and, from time to time, wipes tears from cheeks. Ortiz's kindness and support for the students have not gone unnoticed. This year, she was recognized as a top 10 finalist for the Cintas Custodian of the Year Award, which honors the work and often unsung role that custodians play in students' lives in schools across the country. Though she didn't win the top prize, which included $10,000 and a trip to Las Vegas, she still hopes to use the opportunity of the recognition to return to school, improve her English and one day become a school leader. 'Estoy feliz porque nunca pensé llegar tan lejos. I'm happy because I never thought I would get this far,' Ortiz said. Chicago Public Schools employs 2,392 custodial workers to help keep its buildings clean — a job that is often more than just scrubbing floors and wiping tables. Ortiz has worked at Hibbard for only four years and, in that time, has become a vital part of the school community, her co-workers say. She has helped build a culture rooted in love and equity, said Hiliana León, the principal at the school. Her impact goes far beyond keeping the school clean and well-maintained; she's built a nurturing environment for students who often share her immigrant experience. Ortiz is a leader, León said. She is a representative of the vital, compassionate work custodians do not only across the school district, but in buildings and public spaces everywhere. Ortiz has built a team of janitors and custodians at Hibbard that keep the school clean and the students safe, León said. 'Many look towards her as a leader and now they go above and beyond, modeling the work that she does for the children,' León said. Other custodians have begun to welcome the children the way Ortiz does, León said. Some help to distribute cones during the start and the end of the school day to guide the children and parents to keep them safe from traffic. Some janitors and custodians now join the staff lunches, where many didn't feel welcome before, León added. Without knowing, Ortiz created a sense of belonging for the students and custodial staff. The recognition has not only uplifted Ortiz's confidence, but the dignity of the rest of the custodians and janitors at the school, added León. 'When we see custodians or people working in the kitchen, we think of our brown people; that is their job, but no, we need to find a way how to elevate the strengths they bring to our school and help them grow. How do we grow Mica?' León said. Ortiz was born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. She loved going to school and learning new things, she recalled. After getting a degree in accounting, the extreme poverty and family turmoil spurred her to move to the United States in 1995. She became a mom of two. Ortiz went to school to learn English and eventually got a medical assistant certificate. After leaving her abusive partner, she raised her two children mostly alone and worked long hours, she said. She started working at Hibbard after leaving a job as a nannie and senior caretaker. The children at Hibbard immediately gave her a sense of purpose, she said. That's because they remind her of her own children and the time she couldn't spend with them growing up. 'So when I see that they're sad or I can sense something is wrong, I try to be there for them and cheer them up,' Ortiz said. Cintas created the Custodian of the Year Award 12 years ago 'to honor the essential yet often overlooked role custodians play in schools across the country,' said Christiny Betsch, from Cintas, a workwear corporation. 'Custodians are critical to maintaining clean, safe and healthy learning environments, but their contributions often go unrecognized,' Betsch said in an email. In a statement, Chicago Public Schools said it congratulates Ortiz for her recognition and called her an 'important part of the Hibbard school community.' Ortiz said her dream is to go back to school, learn to use the computer better and finally afford to take her family on vacation. Her two children, now adults, no longer live in Chicago. Her daughter, 27, lives in North Carolina and is studying criminal justice; her son, 19, is in the U.S. Army stationed in El Paso, Texas. 'I'm sure they're proud of me,' Ortiz said. The students at Hibbard are proud and they remind Ortiz every time they can. 'When we walk the hall and we see her and she smiles at us, that brings everybody's day up,' said John Murphy, a third grader at Hibbard. John met Ortiz in kindergarten. For him, he said, she is like a second grandmother. 'When someone is having a bad day, Mica knows that someone is having a bad day and Mica cheers them up,' John said. For Manuel Calle, a fifth grader at Hibbard, even if Ortiz didn't win the national honor, her presence at the school is already a privilege. 'Porque nos trata a todos con respeto y nos da mucho amor. Because she treats us with respect and gives us much love,' he said.
