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Charted Coaching Launches to Help Accounting and Finance Professionals Secure New Roles Faster and Accelerate Their Careers

Asia Insider — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0000

Founded by CPA and former CFO Bill Anderson, the firm combines real-world business experience with recruiting insight to help professionals secure new roles through a structured, results-driven approach, often within a 90-day timeframe.

Welcome to Charted Coaching

Nashville, Tennessee, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charted Coaching, a career strategy firm founded by CPA, former CFO, and executive recruiter Bill Anderson, has officially launched with a mission to help accounting and finance professionals secure new roles through a structured, results-driven process designed to accelerate timelines, often within a 90-day timeframe, while also supporting long-term career growth.

Bill Anderson, CPA, Founder of Charted Coaching

The firm works with accounting and finance professionals ranging from early-career staff and senior accountants to managers and director-level professionals who are seeking to move into more impactful roles with stronger long-term growth potential. The firm also supports senior leaders, including CFOs, through executive coaching focused on leadership, influence, and long-term career advancement.

Unlike traditional career coaching services that focus primarily on resumes and job applications, Charted Coaching provides a more strategic and proactive approach. By combining CPA and CFO-level business insight with real-time recruiting market intelligence, the firm helps professionals move beyond applying online and instead create opportunities through targeted positioning and direct engagement with hiring managers and decision-makers.

“Most professionals don’t have a job search problem. They have a visibility problem,” said Anderson. “The goal isn’t just to apply for roles. It’s to position yourself effectively and get in front of the people making hiring decisions.”

As a CPA with more than 30 years of experience across Big 8 public accounting, corporate finance, CFO leadership, consulting, and executive recruiting, Anderson brings a unique perspective on how hiring decisions are made and what it takes to stand out in today’s market. Having worked on every side of the hiring process, he provides clients with practical insight into both technical expectations and the positioning, communication, and visibility required to secure the right role.

Over the course of his career, Anderson has worked with hundreds of accounting and finance professionals, helping them navigate career transitions, secure new opportunities, and advance into leadership roles.

At the core of the firm’s offering is the CHARTED Career Accelerator, a structured program designed to help professionals clarify their target roles, position their experience effectively, gain access to hiring managers and recruiters, and convert opportunities into offers. The program is designed to help clients move from applying and waiting to generating conversations and securing offers more efficiently.

In addition to helping professionals land the right role, Charted Coaching provides ongoing executive coaching and advisory support for leaders who want to strengthen their executive presence, increase their visibility and influence, and accelerate long-term career progression.

“Landing the role is just the first step,” Anderson added. “What happens after you step into that role is what ultimately determines your long-term trajectory.”

Charted Coaching is based in Nashville and serves clients nationwide.

For more information, visit www.chartedcoaching.com.

Bill Anderson works with accounting and finance professionals to secure new roles and accelerate long-term career growth.

About Charted Coaching

Charted Coaching is a career strategy firm that helps accounting and finance professionals secure new roles and accelerate their careers. Founded by CPA, former CFO, and executive recruiter Bill Anderson, the firm combines real-world business experience with recruiting market insight to deliver a structured, results-driven approach to career advancement.

Press Inquiries

Bill Anderson,
bill [at] chartedcoaching.com
https://chartedcoaching.com/

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Fractional CFO for Construction Companies vs. Full-Time CFO: Northstar Financial Delivers Leadership and Controls Without $200K CFO Overhead

Asia Insider — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0000

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BEVERLY HILLS, CA – April 23, 2026 – –

As financial decision-making becomes more complex for growing companies—particularly in project-based industries such as construction—the role of the chief financial officer is evolving beyond large enterprises and into the mid-market. Northstar Financial Advisory, a U.S.-based financial consulting firm, reports that an increasing number of businesses are adopting fractional CFO services as a way to access strategic financial leadership without the structural and financial burden of a full-time executive hire.

A fractional CFO is typically defined as a senior finance professional who works with a business on a part-time or flexible basis, providing strategic oversight across areas such as forecasting, cash flow management, financial modeling, and capital planning. In construction environments, this often extends to job costing analysis, work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, and project-level financial visibility. Unlike traditional accounting roles, which focus on maintaining and reporting financial data, the CFO function is centered on interpreting that data to guide decision-making and long-term strategy.

This distinction is becoming more relevant as companies scale. Many construction firms begin with basic bookkeeping or accounting support but reach a stage where financial decisions—such as bidding on new projects, managing subcontractor costs, or planning equipment investments—require forward-looking analysis rather than historical reporting. According to Northstar Financial Advisory, this transition point is one of the most common triggers for engaging fractional CFO services.

The firm notes that growth-stage companies, particularly contractors, often encounter a gap between operational complexity and financial visibility. Business owners may rely on spreadsheets, delayed reports, or disconnected systems, limiting their ability to understand real-time job performance and overall profitability. As a result, key decisions are made without a clear financial model or reliable forecasting.

Fractional CFO services for Construction Companies are designed to address this gap by introducing structured financial planning and analysis into the business. This includes building cash flow forecasts, developing scenario models, identifying key performance indicators, and creating reporting frameworks that align financial performance with operational goals. In construction, this may involve tracking project margins, monitoring change orders, and evaluating cost-to-complete estimates across active jobs.

Cost is another major factor influencing adoption. Hiring a full-time CFO can represent a significant fixed expense, often exceeding $200,000 annually when salary, benefits, and overhead are considered. For many companies, this level of investment is not justified by the number of hours required. In contrast, fractional CFO services allow businesses to access similar expertise on a flexible basis, paying only for the level of support needed.

Northstar Financial Advisory emphasizes that the value of fractional CFO services extends beyond cost savings. Businesses often engage these services to improve financial clarity, strengthen internal processes, and prepare for key milestones such as securing bonding capacity, raising capital, or pursuing strategic transactions. In practice, this can involve evaluating existing financial systems, implementing new reporting structures, and ensuring that financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable.

Another factor shaping demand is the increasing need for integrated financial operations. Many businesses operate with separate tools for accounting, payroll, tax, and reporting, creating fragmented data environments. Fractional CFO services often include aligning these systems and establishing consistent workflows, enabling leadership teams to operate with a unified financial view. For construction firms, this integration is critical for managing progress billing, retainage, and cash flow cycles tied to project timelines.

Northstar Financial Advisory also highlights the importance of combining financial leadership with execution. Rather than operating as standalone advisors, fractional CFOs are increasingly working alongside accounting teams to ensure that financial strategies are supported by accurate underlying data. This integrated approach helps reduce discrepancies, improve reporting timelines, and enhance overall financial reliability. And rather than continue to build out internal functions which get very expensive, only adding fractional experts with specific expertise can be a much more scalable way to grow.

Industry-specific expertise is another key consideration. Financial challenges vary significantly across sectors, and businesses operating in operationally complex industries often require tailored financial strategies. Northstar provides fractional CFO services across industries such as cannabis, construction, healthcare, and e-commerce, where financial decisions are closely tied to regulatory requirements, cost structures, and operational workflows.

For example, construction firms rely on accurate job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting to understand profitability at the project level. Without these, companies often discover margin erosion only after project completion, when corrective action is no longer possible.

As financial operations become more data-driven, businesses are placing greater emphasis on proactive planning rather than reactive reporting. Fractional CFO services enable companies to anticipate challenges, evaluate growth opportunities, and make decisions based on structured financial analysis rather than intuition.

Northstar Financial Advisory reports that this shift reflects a broader trend in how businesses view finance—not as a back-office function, but as a core driver of performance and strategy. For construction companies managing multiple projects, fluctuating cash flows, and thin margins, access to flexible, high-level financial expertise is becoming an essential component of long-term success.

As demand continues to rise, fractional CFO services are increasingly being positioned not as a temporary solution, but as a scalable financial model that evolves alongside the business. By combining strategic insight with operational execution, the approach provides companies with a practical framework for managing complexity while maintaining agility in a rapidly changing environment. For more information visit: https://nstarfinance.com/

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For more information about Northstar Financial Consulting Group, contact the company here:

Northstar Financial Consulting Group
Lorenzo Nourafchan
+1 888-999-0280
info@nstarfinance.com
9454 Wilshire Blvd 6th Fl,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212,
United States

CONTACT: Lorenzo Nourafchan

Laurent Dubois elected as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ascom

Asia Insider — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0000

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Baar, Switzerland, April 22, 2026

At the Annual General Meeting held on April 22, 2026, in Zug, the shareholders of Ascom Holding AG approved all proposals from the Board of Directors by a large majority.

66 shareholders attended the Annual General Meeting. In total, 17’690’637 registered shares with voting rights were represented, corresponding to 49.14 % of the share capital.

The annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year were approved.
The Remuneration Report and Sustainability Report for 2025 were also approved.
The shareholders resolved to distribute a gross dividend of CHF 0.20 per share for the 2025 fiscal year.
The current members of the Board, Nicole Burth Tschudi, Laurent Dubois, Jürg Fedier, Dr. Monika Krüsi, and Michael Reitermann, were re-elected for another term of one year.
Laurent Dubois, a member of the Board of Directors since 2020, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. He succeeds Dr. Valentin Chapero Rueda, who is stepping down from the Board of Directors after 10 years (whereof six years as Chairman).
Nicole Burth Tschudi, Dr. Monika Krüsi, and, newly, Michael Reitermann were elected as members of the Compensation and Nomination Committee.
The future remuneration for the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board was approved.

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DP World Advances Salish Sea Gateway With New Harbour Crane

Asia Insider — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

High-capacity crane arrival marks a key milestone ahead of mid-2026 launch of a dedicated coastal shipping service linking Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland

New Harbour Crane Strengthens Coastal Shipping Operations at DP World’s Vancouver terminal

Cargo operations underway at DP World’s Vancouver terminal, where a newly delivered mobile harbour crane will support high-frequency short-sea shipping services, improving cargo velocity and regional supply chain connectivity across British Columbia.

New Harbour Crane Strengthens Coastal Shipping Operations at DP World’s Vancouver terminal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has received a new mobile harbour crane at its Vancouver terminal, marking a key milestone in the development of its “Salish Sea” short-sea shipping facility and expanding cargo-handling capability on Canada’s West Coast.

The crane – manufactured by Liebherr – was delivered to the Port of Vancouver on April 19 after traveling on the MV Aretha from Rostock, Germany. The crane is a versatile, high-capacity asset designed to efficiently handle a wide range of cargo types, including containers, breakbulk, and bulk commodities. Its mobility allows it to operate across multiple berths and vessel types, improving terminal productivity and enabling faster, more efficient cargo transfers across marine and landside operations.

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “Our investment in the mobile harbour crane is an important step in advancing the Salish Sea Gateway and strengthening how cargo moves between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. By investing in dedicated marine infrastructure, we are creating a more reliable and efficient coastal shipping option that enhances connectivity to global markets through Vancouver and supports regional supply chain resilience.”

The crane will play a central role in DP World’s Salish Sea Gateway facility, which remains on track for launch in mid-2026. The CAD$22 million infrastructure project provides an additional option for moving cargo via a dedicated marine connection, linking regional transportation networks with established marine and landside supply chains.

Named in acknowledgement of the Coast Salish Nations on whose traditional territories the project is located, the facility will serve as a dedicated coastal trade hub. It will enable cargo to move efficiently across the Georgia Strait using dedicated vessels, while providing additional flexibility during periods of high demand or disruption.

By enabling efficient vessel loading and unloading, the mobile harbour crane will support high-frequency short-sea service and reliable barge connections, while improving cargo velocity and schedule reliability across regional transportation networks.

Over time, the Salish Sea Gateway is expected to support more efficient cargo flows, with the potential to reduce truck movements, lower emissions, and strengthen supply chain resilience by diversifying transportation options for importers, exporters, and domestic shippers.

Strengthening Multimodal Connectivity and Trade Flows

The addition of the mobile harbour crane reflects DP World’s broader strategy to invest in infrastructure that integrates marine, rail, and landside operations into a seamless supply chain. At Vancouver, these investments are focused on improving cargo velocity, expanding handling flexibility, and enabling new service offerings that better align with evolving customer needs.

As supply chains continue to evolve, the Salish Sea Gateway positions DP World to offer a scalable coastal shipping solution that enhances trade capacity, supports regional economic growth, and improves connectivity to global markets.

For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com

For media enquiries, please contact:

Melina Vissat
Head of Communications
melina.vissat@dpworld.com
(+1) 704-605-6159

Follow DP World on:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DP_World
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dp-world

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

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Crawford Family Makes Transformational $2 Million Gift to Expand Opportunity for Spelman and Morehouse Students

Asia Insider — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0000

Crawford Family

From left: Dr. George Crawford, C’96, Dr. Marcus Crawford, C’98, and Christine Ruth Crawford, C’94, Ph.D.

Atlanta, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (ATLANTA, April 21, 2026) — Rooted in a multigenerational legacy of service, education, and giving back, the Crawford family has made a transformational $2 million gift to Spelman College and Morehouse College, with more than $1 million designated for Spelman—including Spelman Strong, the College’s unrestricted annual fund, and its general endowment.

The family—siblings Dr. Christine Ruth Crawford, C’94, Dr. George Crawford, C’96, and Dr. Marcus Crawford, C’98—continues a tradition rooted in gratitude and responsibility, shaped early by their grandmother Ruth, who believed well into her 100s in giving back to the institutions that made opportunity possible. Alumni of Spelman College and Morehouse College, the siblings chose to give collectively, reflecting the very values their institutions instilled in them.

“HBCUs have always been part of our lives,” said Dr. Christine Crawford, a Spelman alumna who later earned her doctorate in epidemiology. “We grew up knowing that you give back to the places that have allowed you to grow and to prosper.”

Their connection to Spelman and Morehouse is both personal and generational. Since their father’s graduation from Morehouse in 1962, he has never missed a Homecoming—establishing a tradition that brought the family back to campus year after year and kept them deeply connected to the community. Over time, those experiences shaped not only their academic paths, but their understanding of what it means to give back.

The Crawfords’ decision to support Spelman through both unrestricted funding and the general endowment underscores a deep confidence in the College’s leadership, stewardship, and ability to respond to evolving student needs. Unrestricted gifts provide the flexibility for Spelman to address urgent priorities—from helping students remain enrolled during unexpected hardship to advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen the institution today—while the endowment ensures long-term sustainability for generations to come.

“Departments change, trends change, and students’ needs change,” Dr. Christine Crawford shared. “It was important to us for the institutions to be able to use [the funds] as they saw best—because that kind of support can be life-changing.”

Dr. Christine Crawford credits the College’s faculty, mentorship, and academic rigor with shaping her personal and professional journey—instilling confidence, ambition, and a belief in what is possible for Black women leaders. She describes Spelman as a place where excellence is expected, support is unwavering, and community extends far beyond the classroom.

That enduring impact is precisely what the Crawford family sought to strengthen through their contribution.

Their gift comes at a pivotal moment, as the College advances the Spelman Forward capital campaign—an effort to expand access, strengthen academic excellence, and prepare future generations of Spelman women to lead.

“This extraordinary gift is both an investment in Spelman’s future and an affirmation of trust in our mission, leadership, and direction,” said Spelman Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, C’84. “Through their intentional support of both unrestricted funding and the general endowment, the Crawford family is helping Spelman remain bold, responsive, and forward-looking as we prepare future generations of Spelman women to lead in an ever-changing world. We are deeply grateful for their belief in Spelman and for strengthening our ability to advance a future-ready institution that continues to transform lives and communities.”

For the Crawfords, this gift is an expression of gratitude. It is a way to say thank you, and to extend that same opportunity to those who will follow.

“It still feels small, because for all that we have gotten as a family, it doesn’t feel like we could ever completely give back what we’ve been given,” Dr. Christine Crawford said. “We feel so much pride and love for our schools because of how much they gave us—the relationships, the mentorship, the people. That is priceless. Whatever we can do to provide that for the next generation and generations to come is the responsibility of us all.”

To learn more about supporting Spelman College, visit our Spelman Forward campaign website.

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CONTACT: Denise Ward Spelman College 7708624028 deniseward@spelman.edu

Bay Area Students Tackle Housing Crisis With Engineering Solutions in The Tech Interactive’s 39th Annual Tech Challenge

Asia Insider — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0000

More than 1,500 Students to Participate in Showcase Focused on Affordable Housing Construction

The Tech Challenge at The Tech Interactive empowers students in grades 4 to 12 to develop engineering solutions to real-world problems, building confidence, teamwork, and a strong foundation for future STEM careers through hands-on innovation. Learn more at https://www.thetech.org/

San Jose, CA, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This weekend, more than 1,500 students will take on one of the Bay Area’s most pressing challenges: affordable housing. The Tech Interactive, San Jose’s world-class science center, will host the final showcase of its 39th Annual Tech Challenge on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, transforming the San Jose Convention Center’s South Hall into a dynamic hub of student-driven engineering, creativity, and teamwork. This unique event is free and open to the public, giving everyone the chance to experience the excitement firsthand.

A team of students proudly demonstrate their device during The Tech Challenge 2025.

Students in Grades 4 to 12 from throughout the Bay Area and beyond will present bold, hands-on solutions to this year’s challenge, themed “Raise the Roof.” More than 400 student teams have spent months designing and building devices that can lift and place housing modules with precision, simulating real construction challenges tied to scalable, low-cost housing. From inventive mechanical systems to resourceful use of materials, each solution reflects the ingenuity and determination of young problem-solvers.

Now in its 39th year, The Tech Challenge invites students in Grades 4 to 12 to engage deeply with the engineering design process. Teams collaborate, test, iterate, and document their work over several months before presenting their final solutions at the culminating two-day event. Teams interview with volunteer judges, demonstrate their devices on a test rig, and present their engineering journals while families, advisers, and supporters cheer them on.

“This year’s challenge puts students at the center of solving a real issue that affects communities across the Bay Area,” said Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of The Tech Interactive. “In addition to learning the engineering design process, they are thinking critically about how to improve lives through innovation. That combination of technical skills and human-centered thinking is exactly what the future demands.”

“Students arrive at the final showcase with ideas and prototypes, but they leave with something even more powerful,” said Christina Luke Luna, VP of Learning Programs at The Tech Interactive. “Confidence in their ability to solve complex problems, work as a team, and adapt when things don’t go as planned.”

Media are invited to attend for photo and interview opportunities. The event offers highly visual moments and compelling student stories throughout the weekend.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, April 25

Grades 4 to 5: 9 to 11 a.m. (Team check-in); 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. (Special recognition celebration)

Grade 6: 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Team check-in); 4:30 to 5 p.m. (Special recognition celebration)

Sunday, April 26

Grades 9 to 12: 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Team check-in); 12:30 to 1 p.m. (Special recognition celebration)

Grades 7 to 8: 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Team check-in); 4 to 4:30 p.m. (Special recognition celebration)

Location:

San Jose Convention Center, South Hall

435 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113

Sponsors of The Tech Challenge include:

Legacy Supporters: Barbara and Bill Heil

Pioneer Supporters: Adobe Systems Incorporated, Intel Corporation, Rulofson Estate

Founding Supporters: Amazon, Arm, ASML, EY, Constance and Gerald Held, Marvell Technologies, Neat, Nokia, Workday Foundation

The 2026 Challenge: Design, build, test, and demonstrate an innovative lifting device that transfers housing modules from one place to another at a construction site.

About The Tech Interactive

The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. Our hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion. The Tech is a world leader in the creation of immersive STEM education resources to develop the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally. We believe that everyone is born an innovator who can change the world for the better.

Press Inquiries

Katie Barrow
publicrelations [at] thetech.org
https://www.thetech.org
201 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

A video accompanying this announcement is available here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TatemBJn5qA

Saia Expands Northeast Network with New Terminal in Pennsylvania

Asia Insider — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

The new facility strengthens the company’s service capabilities and supports growth across the region

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) a leading provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced the opening of its newest terminal in York, Pennsylvania, further enhancing the company’s growing network in the Northeast. The new facility commenced operations today.

The York terminal features 74 doors, expanding Saia’s capacity to support increased shipment volumes while improving transit times and service reliability for customers throughout central Pennsylvania and surrounding markets.

“Expanding our network in key markets like York allows us to better serve our customers with the speed, reliability and flexibility they expect from Saia,” said Saia Executive Vice President of Operations Patrick Sugar. “This new facility strengthens our Northeast coverage and positions us to support continued growth across the region.”

Strategically located to serve one of Pennsylvania’s key distribution corridors, the York terminal enhances connectivity between major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The additional capacity will enable more efficient freight movement while supporting local and regional businesses with dependable LTL service.

The opening of the York facility reflects Saia’s ongoing commitment to thoughtfully expanding its nationwide network to meet customer demand and deliver best-in-class service.

For more information about Saia and its freight and logistics capabilities, visit Saia.com.

About Saia Inc.

Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is a full-service freight and logistics provider with a national footprint built to deliver reliable, flexible shipping solutions. With industry-leading operations and a strong emphasis on the customer experience, the company helps keep freight – and businesses – moving. Saia offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, the company operates 214 terminals across the country. Saia has repeatedly been recognized for its people-centric, safety-driven, and sustainability-minded focus. For more information on Saia Inc., visit Saia.com.

For more information, contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Senior Marketing and Corporate Affairs Specialist
Phone: 770-232-4069 Email: jjump@saia.com

Multitude Group announces leadership changes in Wholesale Banking

Asia Insider — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Zug, 20 April 2026 – Multitude AG, a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, SMEs, and institutional clients, (“Multitude”, “Company” or “Group”) announces that the Company together with Wholesale Banking Tribe CEO Alain Nydegger have decided by mutual agreement that Mr Nydegger will step down from his role effective 30 April 2026.

Following the successful ramp-up of the business unit, Mr Nydegger leaves at his own request to pursue entrepreneurial ventures outside of the Multitude Group. Multitude CEO Antti Kumpulainen, who was actively involved in the establishment of the Wholesale Banking business unit, will assume the responsibilities of Business unit CEO during the interim period and, ensure continuity and a seamless transition until a successor is appointed.

Established in 2024, Wholesale Banking provides secured lending and payment solutions to institutional clients, including FinTechs, financial institutions, and corporates, through tailored, collateral-backed structures. Since its inception, the business unit has scaled profitable growth, with net loans and investments standing at almost EUR 244 million at the end of 2025. The transition in Wholesale Banking does not affect the Group’s 2026 guidance or strategic direction.

“Alain has made an important contribution to Wholesale Banking establishing itself as a strong and strategically important business unit for Multitude Group. Following a successful ramp-up phase over the past two years, the business unit is well positioned and has the right senior team in place to ensure continued growth. On behalf of the Company and myself I would like to extend a thank you for his commitment to the business and wish him all the best for his future endeavours,” comments CEO Antti Kumpulainen.

Alain Nydegger: “The platform is in place, the business is performing strongly, and there is a highly capable senior leadership team well positioned to lead the next phase of growth. Together with the CEO Antti Kumpulainen we agreed this is the right moment for a structured transition as I prepare for my next entrepreneurial chapter.”

Contact:

Adam Hansson Tönning
Head of IR and Treasury
Phone: +46733583171
E-Mail: adam.tonning@multitude.com

About Multitude AG:

Multitude is a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, SMEs, and institutional clients, overlooked by traditional banks. The services are provided through three independent business units, which are served by the Multitude Growth Platform: Consumer Banking (Ferratum), SME Banking (CapitalBox), and Wholesale Banking (Multitude Bank). Multitude Group employs over 700 people, offering services in 17 European countries. In 2025, the Group achieved a revenue of 257 million euros. Multitude was founded in Finland in 2005, is registered in Switzerland and is listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘MULT’ (WKN: A40VJN, ISIN: CH1398992755).
www.multitude.com

NexoraEX Expands SEPA-Based Infrastructure to Support Euro-Denominated Digital Asset Access in Europe

Asia Insider — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0000

Lodz, Poland, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NexoraEX.com today announced the expansion of its SEPA-integrated infrastructure aimed at improving access to euro-denominated digital asset transactions across European markets. The development reflects ongoing efforts to align digital asset access mechanisms with established regional payment systems and evolving regulatory expectations.

The platform utilizes the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) network to facilitate bank-based transaction flows, enabling users in participating countries to engage with digital asset markets using familiar financial rails. By focusing on euro-based settlement, NexoraEX addresses operational friction often associated with cross-border payments and currency conversion.

A core component of the infrastructure is a non-custodial transaction model, under which purchased digital assets are delivered directly to user-controlled external wallets. This approach is designed to reduce intermediary exposure and align with broader industry trends toward increased user control and transparency in asset handling.

According to company data, the platform has seen steady uptake across multiple European jurisdictions, supported by demand for payment methods that integrate with domestic banking systems. NexoraEX reports that its SEPA-based transaction framework has contributed to simplified onboarding processes and more predictable settlement timelines for users operating within the eurozone.

The expansion comes amid continued development of the European regulatory landscape for digital assets, including frameworks aimed at enhancing transparency, consumer protection, and operational accountability. NexoraEX states that its infrastructure is designed with consideration for these developments, supporting a compliance-aware approach to platform operations.

Looking ahead, the company is evaluating additional enhancements to its infrastructure, including expanded payment integrations and further optimization of transaction processing systems, with the objective of maintaining alignment with European financial practices.

Support operations run on a 24/7 basis. The company’s support team handles technical issues, account queries, and transaction-related questions around the clock. Platform data suggests that this continuous availability is aimed at reducing resolution times for users operating across different European time zones.

About NexoraEX.com

NexoraEX.com is a European-based digital asset infrastructure provider headquartered in Lodz, Poland. The company focuses on facilitating euro-denominated access to digital assets through SEPA-integrated payment systems, with an emphasis on non-custodial transaction models and streamlined user experience.

Company Details

Company Name: NexoraEX
Email Address: support@nexoraex.com
Company Website: https://nexoraex.com

CONTACT: support@nexoraex.com

Crypto News: Pepeto Update On CoinMarketCap Listing Amid Cardano Price Prediction 200% Target

Asia Insider — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Dubai, UAE, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pepeto just appeared on CoinMarketCap with a live token page and bullish community votes piling up before a single trade has taken place. Projects do not land these pages unless the listing process is already moving behind the scenes, and buyers voting bullish shows this presale is expected to deliver the kind of crypto returns traders spend cycles looking for.

Serious capital keeps flowing in as investors move to enter a breakout that carries Shiba Inu level upside. The reason goes deeper than the name. Pepeto fixes the problems Ethereum still carries, the problems Cardano promised to solve but never delivered. The latest crypto news and the Cardano price prediction fill in the rest: billions raised, real results still missing.

Crypto News: Pepeto CoinMarketCap Listing Update Whilst Cardano Price Target Of 200%
The CoinMarketCap listing landed as Pepeto’s bridge completed a major update, opening cross-chain support at zero cost. Ethereum still runs smart contracts better than any chain, but gas fees destroy small trades and moving tokens between networks costs too much. Pepeto removes both with zero-cost transfers and AI contract scanning on every trade. Cardano has been promising this since 2017 and has not shipped it.

The Cardano price prediction backs this up. The Cardano price sits at $0.256 today, up 3.49% this week, yet still 92% below its $3.10 all-time high. Analyst Ali Martinez flagged $0.249 on April 17 as a support that triggered an 80% to 200% rally every time Cardano (ADA) touched it, including the 200% run from September 2023. Whale wallets holding 10 million or more ADA hit a four-month high of 424, with large holders adding 819 million tokens worth $214 million according to CoinMarketCap. The Cardano treasury approved $71 million for Leios and Hydra scaling, the biggest commitment in project history according to CoinDesk.

But here is what the Cardano price prediction actually says when you follow the math. A full 200% Cardano price rally from $0.256 only puts ADA at $0.77, which is still 75% below its all-time high. Benzinga projects ADA at $0.57 for 2026 and $1.89 by 2030. CoinCodex runs colder, capping ADA’s highest price at $1.53 all the way through 2050. Billions flowed into Cardano without building anything that competes with Ethereum, and the Cardano price prediction shows that gap clearly. The question answers itself: what happens when a project ships the tools Cardano promised for years while the presale still offers upside ADA holders stopped expecting. The data points at Pepeto.

Pepeto Ethereum Based Tools Breakthrough
Pepeto is still at the ground floor, and anyone who follows crypto news knows exactly what that means. This is the stage where fortunes are built, the stage most people only notice after it is gone.

Shiba Inu appeared in random articles weeks before Binance added it in May 2021. Whale trackers flagged large buys that made no sense at the time. Then Binance listed it on May 10, and SHIB ran from $0.000001 to $0.00008 over five months, turning early holders into millionaires. One early Dogecoin buyer turned $10,000 into over $3.6 million by entering at $0.002 and holding to $0.73 according to CoinGecko.

Every one of those signals is now active around Pepeto, except Pepeto is not built on hype alone. It solves problems Cardano never could, and it ships real tools at a stage where Shiba Inu had nothing. The real question is not whether Pepeto reaches those returns but how far past them it goes.

Conclusion
The Cardano price prediction proves one thing clearly: billions raised without working products leaves long-term holders with nothing to show for the wait. Shiba Inu proved the opposite: early entries plus viral energy turned small positions into millions within months. Pepeto sits right where both of those lessons meet, and the wallets that understand this are already inside.

Large wallets do not fill a presale during a crash unless they already know what is coming. This week, presale inflows hit their fastest pace since launch, and days later a live token page appeared on CoinMarketCap with no team announcement. Shiba Inu traded at $0.000001 before Binance listed it in May 2021. Five months later it hit $0.00008, and $5,000 turned into $400,000. The ones that entered earlier made millions, but even those buyers share one regret, they did not buy enough.

After getting into Pepeto in details, the data confirms how it holds the same potential, with expectations even a further run, but at this pace, with the Coinmarketcap listing already secured, the official launch could be few days away, and getting in before it lands, could turn into the smartest move of 2026.

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FAQs
What does the Cardano price prediction say about ADA reaching a new high?
Analyst Ali Martinez projects an 80% to 200% rally from the Cardano price $0.249 support, but CoinCodex caps ADA at $1.53 through 2050 and Benzinga holds $0.57 for 2026.

Why is Pepeto trending in crypto news before listing?
Pepeto appeared on CoinMarketCap with bullish votes before trading started, with $9.21 million raised, a SolidProof audit complete, and a zero-fee exchange confirmed for Binance listing.

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