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NG.CASH, a Brazilian financial technology company serving younger consumers, has raised $15 million in strategic financing led by Blockchain Capital, bringing its total funding since its founding in 2021 to more than $65 million. The investment will support the company's continued expansion into consumer credit and digital financial services as it grows its platform, which now serves more than 10 million users.

MCO, also known as MyComplianceOffice, has secured more than $100 million in strategic growth financing from Accel-KKR Credit Partners, a private credit fund managed by software-focused investment firm Accel-KKR. The financing will support MCO's product development, artificial intelligence initiatives, technology team expansion, and growth as financial institutions seek more integrated solutions for managing increasingly complex compliance requirements.

Metycle, a Cologne, Germany-based supplier of secondary copper and aluminum, has secured a $150 million credit facility from Rivonia Road Capital, a global private capital manager specializing in asset-backed lending. The financing will support Metycle's expansion by providing capital for larger commodity transactions, increasing its ability to source and process recycled metals, and strengthening deliveries to industrial customers and smelters worldwide.

Total Metals has appointed Dr. Andrew J. Ramcharan as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of its Board of Directors, effective September 22, 2026. He succeeds Tyler Thorburn, who is stepping down as CEO, President, and director. Ramcharan brings 25 years of mining, exploration, corporate development, and investment banking experience as the company advances its Canadian gold and critical mineral portfolio.

Highwire, a strategic marketing and communications agency, has appointed Konajilo "Kona" Luseni Barrasso as Managing Director of Business Services and Nyla Saleh as Executive Vice President, Executive Client Partner. The appointments expand the agency's senior leadership capabilities across financial services, professional services, and other industries as it scales its integrated communications and marketing platform.

Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced that Pierre Le Manh will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer on September 30, 2026, after four years leading the organization. Johannes Heinlein, PMI's Chief Growth Officer, has been appointed Interim President and CEO, effective the same day. The organization's board will conduct a search for a permanent successor.

Abridge has been selected to provide ambient artificial intelligence technology to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its distribution partner, expanding the company's opportunity to support clinical documentation across the nation's largest integrated healthcare system. The five-year, multiple-award enterprise contract has a total ceiling of $775.72 million across all eligible vendors, which will compete for individual task orders. The value of Abridge's potential share was not disclosed.

ELLKAY provides healthcare data orchestration technology designed to help organizations connect, govern, coordinate, and activate data across the healthcare continuum. The company currently connects more than 58,000 practices, 400+ hospitals, and 770+ clinical laboratories, supported by more than 4,000 reusable integration templates. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ELLKAY President and Chief Executive Officer Ajay Kapare to learn more about the company's healthcare data platform, interoperability strategy, customer growth, and future plans.

Status: Home provides permanent supportive housing for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in metro Atlanta, combining stable housing with services such as access to medical care, mental health resources, and life skills support. The organization traces its roots to 1988, when it was founded as Jerusalem House, Atlanta's first permanent supportive housing program for people living with AIDS. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Status: Home President and CEO Maryum Phillips to learn more. 

Vensure Employer Solutions provides HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, PEO, global workforce, and business process outsourcing solutions through a connected workforce ecosystem. CEO Alex Campos has spent decades building businesses across technology, banking, insurance, payroll, and workforce services, while helping Vensure Employer Solutions expand through acquisitions, technology investments, and international growth. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vensure Employer Solutions CEO Alex Campos to learn more about the company's evolution, workforce technology, AI, acquisitions, and future growth strategy.

Liberate develops AI agents that handle insurance sales, service, and claims by executing business processes within carriers' existing systems. Co-Founder and CEO Amrish Singh launched the company in 2022 with Ryan Eldridge and Jason St. Pierre after identifying the operational challenges insurers face when connecting customers with their core systems. Liberate has raised $72 million, including a $50 million Series B led by Battery Ventures in October 2025 at a $300 million post-money valuation. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Singh to learn more about building AI agents that execute insurance processes, handling regulated claims calls, and preparing the insurance industry for an AI-driven workforce transition.

Milbank has added Alex Anderson as a partner in its New York Tax Group, bringing in a veteran transactional and restructuring tax lawyer who most recently served as chair of the tax practice at O'Melveny & Myers.

onsemi and Valens Semiconductor have entered into a collaboration to develop a cost-optimized integrated sensor using the MIPI A-PHY connectivity standard, targeting high-volume 3-megapixel automotive camera applications.

Nutanix has acquired France-based Ryax Technologies, an AI-driven compute orchestration and management company, as the hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure provider expands its ability to help enterprises deploy and operate agentic AI workloads across increasingly complex computing environments.

Brunswick Corporation has announced that Aine Denari will become Chief Executive Officer and join its Board of Directors on January 1, 2027, succeeding David Foulkes, who will retire as CEO and Chairman at the end of 2026. Denari currently serves as Executive Vice President and President of Navico Group and Brunswick's Chief Technology Officer. David Everitt, the company's Lead Independent Director, will become Non-Executive Chairman when the transition takes effect.

Barclays has appointed Wee Yee-Yeong as Head of Private Bank Singapore and Head of Private Bank Asia, strengthening its wealth management leadership as the bank expands its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Yee-Yeong will oversee Barclays' private banking business in the country and lead its regional growth strategy, working closely with distribution teams serving international Asian clients. He joins from Morgan Stanley, where he currently serves as Chief Executive and Head of Sales for its Singapore wealth management business, and is expected to join Barclays later in 2026.

FTI Consulting has appointed Eileen Fargis as Senior Managing Director in its global Power, Renewables & Energy Transition practice. Based in New York, Fargis brings three decades of experience across conventional power, renewable energy, infrastructure investing, and corporate leadership. Her appointment expands FTI Consulting's advisory capabilities as electricity demand, AI infrastructure development, and changing capital requirements create new challenges for energy companies and investors.

Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ), a Malaysian law firm, has appointed Dato' Sri Mariana Hj Yahya, a former Judge of Malaysia's Court of Appeal, as a partner effective September 7, 2026. She brings more than four decades of judicial and legal experience, including 18 years serving on Malaysia's superior court bench. Her appointment strengthens the firm's capabilities in appellate advocacy, complex litigation, judicial review, public law, and dispute resolution.

Oliv Financial, a Chicago-based technology-enabled consumer lending platform, has secured a long-term forward-flow loan purchase agreement with a multibillion-dollar international bank, establishing a funding framework of up to $500 million to support its national expansion. The partnership will enable the bank to purchase eligible consumer loans originated through Oliv's platform, providing institutional capital to support future lending activity.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has appointed Swathy Ramanath as a partner in its Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance practice in Bengaluru. Ramanath brings 15 years of experience advising on major infrastructure, energy, project financing, and corporate transactions. She joins the firm from Khaitan & Co., where she previously served as a partner.

Clifford Chance has appointed Matt Snodgrass as counsel in its Debt Finance practice in Houston, expanding its energy and infrastructure financing capabilities. His appointment represents the firm's fifth senior addition to its Houston office since May 2026, supporting Clifford Chance's continued expansion in the Texas legal market.

Vinson & Elkins has appointed Loren Finegold and Ed Comber as partners in its Structured Finance and Securitization practice in New York, with Finegold assuming leadership of the practice. Both attorneys join from Latham & Watkins, where Finegold served as Global Vice Chair of Structured Finance. Their appointments strengthen Vinson & Elkins' capabilities in energy, infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and specialized asset-backed financing transactions.

Ropes & Gray has appointed Edward Downer as a restructuring partner in London, expanding its capabilities in complex cross-border restructurings, liability management transactions, and insolvency proceedings. His arrival strengthens the firm's transatlantic restructuring practice as European companies face changing credit conditions and increasingly complex financing arrangements.

ING has expanded its UK sector banking team with six appointments across financial sponsors, insurance, transportation and logistics, food and agribusiness, and multinational corporate coverage. The expanded team, led by Aled Patchett, is intended to provide corporate and institutional clients with additional industry expertise and improved access to ING's international financing capabilities.

Stonegate Capital has appointed Peter Warnes as Chief Investment Officer, bringing more than 30 years of global capital markets experience across institutional investing, family offices, and private wealth management. Warnes will oversee the firm's investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, manager selection, and investment due diligence across public and private markets.

AMP has appointed Minh Tran as General Manager of Business Development, expanding its focus on employer relationships, strategic partnerships, and institutional business growth in Australia's superannuation market. Tran will report to Richard Millington, Director of Employer and Adviser Partnerships, and is scheduled to begin his new role on November 9, 2026.

55ip, a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has appointed Michael Camp as Chief Client Officer as the financial technology company continues expanding its tax-smart investment platform. Based in Boston, Camp will lead the company's client business and help shape its strategic priorities, reporting directly to Gautam Sachdev, CEO of 55ip. His appointment follows substantial growth at the company, with assets under supervision (AUS) increasing from $317 million in March 2020 to more than $140 billion as of July 2026.

Sightbridge Capital Partners, a Santa Monica-based investment platform, has appointed Katie Peterson and Nick Brakovich as Managing Directors of Private Wealth. The appointments bring 34 years of combined experience in alternative investment distribution and due diligence to the company as it prepares to launch its first investment programs. Sightbridge partners with institutional real estate operators to bring tax-advantaged real estate investment opportunities to the U.S. private wealth market.

Abivax, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases, reported its first-half 2026 financial results and announced several leadership changes as it prepares for the potential commercialization of obefazimod. The company reported €402.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026, which, combined with €767.1 million in net proceeds from its July public offering, is expected to provide sufficient funding into the fourth quarter of 2029. Abivax also appointed Chris Rabbat as Chief Medical Officer and Tim Kelly as Chief Technical Officer.

Capitolis, a New York-based financial technology company, has appointed Jon Gizzie as Head of Financial Resource Management. Gizzie brings more than 30 years of experience in capital optimization, liquidity management, balance sheet strategy, derivatives, and financial services. He will report to Okan Pekin, President of Capitolis, and lead the expansion of solutions designed to help banks and institutional investors manage financing, capital, and liquidity requirements.