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Apex Clearing Adds Two Industry Veterans to Leadership Team, Tricia Rothschild & Tom Valverde
Apex Clearing, a PEAK6 company and the custody and clearing engine powering the future of wealth management, today announced the addition of two financial services and wealthtech trailblazers to its leadership team. The expansion of Apex’s portfolio of leaders follows two consecutive quarters of record digital account-opening activity across the firm’s partner platforms.
Tricia Rothschild, who most recently served as Chief Product Officer and Co-Head of Global Markets at Morningstar, has been named President of Apex Clearing. As CPO at Morningstar, Tricia managed a multi-million-dollar global portfolio of businesses including the firm’s software, data, research and index offerings focused on asset managers, financial advisors, and individual investors. During her 26-year career at the firm, she led its equity research business from start-up to global scale, bringing a meaningful new revenue stream to the firm. Supported by a team of technologists, designers, researchers, product managers and marketers, she also drove strategic, financial, and operational discipline in core multi-million-dollar business lines by reallocating costs and doubling the annual growth rate in three years.
“I’m elated to be joining Bill and his leadership team as President. The opportunity to build for scale while ensuring that Apex’s employees and its customers are always front-and-center is extremely energizing,” said Tricia Rothschild, President of Apex Clearing. “The firm has a robust pipeline of leading-edge technology initiatives already in flight as it continues to shape the industry by reducing friction and enhancing the investor experience. I see nothing but accelerating growth ahead for this world-class organization, and I look forward to helping it scale as elegantly as it innovates.”
Tricia holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, a master’s degree in Russian and East European economics from Indiana University, and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation. Tricia was named one of the top Women in Wealthtech by ThinkAdvisor in 2019. She created Morningstar’s reverse mentoring program in 2019, served as the executive sponsor for the firm’s Men as Allies resource group, and was a founding member of the national Women in Wealth Management initiative. She currently serves as an advisor and board member for a small portfolio of privately-held fintech firms and the CFA Institute.
Apex also announced that Tom Valverde, an RIA sales and custody veteran who previously held executive leadership roles at Fidelity Institutional and BNY Mellon’s Pershing, has been appointed to the newly created role of General Manager, Advisory.
“Apex has something really special with the technology they’ve developed, the private ownership of the firm, the fact they are truly B2B without any retail conflict or distractions and, most importantly the people they have in place to execute their vision,” said Tom Valverde, General Manager, Advisory of Apex Clearing. “The market wants a new and differentiated option, and Apex is all in. This is the perfect time for us to focus on a multi-channel approach, with custody and clearing at our core, as we continue to see the shift toward consolidation within the advisory business and the firms that serve them.”
Tom’s career spans 27 years in financial services. After starting out as a financial advisor/retail branch manager, he spent 20 years working with advisory businesses at some of the industry’s top custodians. Specifically, while at Fidelity Institutional and BNY Mellon’s Pershing, he worked with registered investment advisors, broker dealers, family offices and turnkey asset manager platforms, enabling them to grow and scale. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.
“Over the past decade, Apex has been the partner of choice for emerging fintech firms — and now more traditional players in the asset and wealth management sphere are revisiting how their custody and clearing needs are best met given the ongoing industry consolidation trend that shows no signs of slowing down,” said Bill Capuzzi, CEO of Apex Clearing. “Tricia has significant experience in growing organizations to global scale and industry-relevant strategic vision and insight, while Tom’s wealth of experience in the RIA custody space will enable us to widen our reach on this front. These seasoned industry leaders will support the firm’s growth as we respond to the needs of the modern investor, while also complementing the strength of the existing tech, product, strategy, marketing, and sales leadership teams.”
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AB Charity Foundation Launches to Pioneer a New Global Model for Public Good Driven by Institutional Trust and Technology
SINGAPORE, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AB Charity Foundation has officially launched its global operations and unveiled its newly upgraded website at www.ab.org, marking the beginning of a public-interest initiative built on institutional credibility and advanced blockchain technology. Headquartered in Ireland with recognized legal status under EU law, the Foundation is positioned as a global nonprofit entity committed to reshaping the future of public trust and sustainable development by bridging governments, civil society, and the tech community.
The Foundation’s governance is led by a distinguished board of directors composed of former heads of state from Europe. The board is chaired by Bertie Ahern, former three-term Prime Minister of Ireland and a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement. Board members include Lawrence Gonzi (former Prime Minister of Malta), Péter Medgyessy (former Prime Minister of Hungary), Danilo Türk (former President of Slovenia), and Petar Stoyanov (former President of Bulgaria).
The Foundation is actively expanding its global advisory board, bringing together respected figures from all five continents—including former presidents, scientists, diplomats, and cultural leaders—to guide strategic planning and foster international collaboration in delivering impactful social initiatives.
At the heart of the Foundation’s mission lies a commitment to public good: advancing global efforts in education, healthcare, environmental protection, and humanitarian aid. The Foundation aims to build a “verifiable model of cooperative goodwill,” powered by transparent governance and next-generation technology. As its founders emphasize, “It is not a specific technology that changes the world—but the shared consensus around trustworthy institutions and global cooperation.”
AB Charity Foundation is technically supported by AB DAO, which provides the blockchain infrastructure underpinning the Foundation’s operations. Through smart contract automation, 15% to 30% of the gas fees from every transaction on the AB public chain are directed into a dedicated charity pool. This mechanism enables a new operational model for charitable funding—combining on-chain fundraising, automated distribution, full-chain auditability, and third-party compliance assurance.
In addition, 15% to 30% of the returns generated from investments by the AB Ecosystem Fund will also be directed into the Foundation’s pool. The fund has already supported dozens of projects, with more initiatives in the pipeline—strengthening the financial sustainability of the Foundation’s mission.
By leveraging blockchain’s inherent transparency, the Foundation aspires to become a scalable model for next-generation philanthropic infrastructure—ensuring every donation is traceable, every distribution verifiable, and every intention honored.
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Ukrainian employers federation calls for deepening economic integration between the European Union and Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Federation of Employers of Ukraine has called on the leaders of Europe to accelerate Ukraine’s integration with the EU in response to rising geopolitical tension. The organisation warns that campaigning from lobbyist and other interest groups have distorted the debate by framing Ukraine’s agricultural sector as an existential threat to Europe’s farmers.
Speaking following the tenth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels Mykhailo Bno-Airiian, special trade representative of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, appealed to Europe’s leaders to call out the false and misleading picture painted by lobbyists.
“We need a reset to change the established narrative that has framed the wider debate around bilateral economic relations between the EU and Ukraine to the topic of competition in agriculture. Such reductionism not only distorts the real picture but stands in the way of a deepening economic partnership that both sides will greatly benefit from.
“Closer economic, security and cultural links with Ukraine is clearly the best option for Europe’s decisionmakers in response to growing geopolitical tension between east and west. Deepening economic integration with Ukraine will not only support the rules-based order but also presents huge opportunities for the EU to improve its international competitiveness in an increasingly challenging market. In a world highly saturated with geopolitical tensions we must not forget our mutual goals. Right now, it’s especially important for the EU to set its priorities straight and remember to remain united for our shared strategic economic & political interests.
“The war has woven Ukraine even more deeply into the contours of the European common economic space and the EU has an institutional and moral interest in maintaining open and predictable access for Ukrainian products, which is the basis for further economic integration and jointly strengthening the single market. We cannot allow lobbying from interest groups, many of whom are sympathetic to President Putin, to continue to delay Ukraine’s integration with the EU.”
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Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platforms for Business Developers Market Disruptions: Riding a High-Growth Wave Through 2030 at CAGR 17.01%.
Compound Growth at 17.01% Signals a New Phase of Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platforms for Business Developers Market Expansion
MIDDLETON, Mass., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QKS Group, a premier market intelligence and advisory firm, has released its latest in-depth analysis of the global LCAD Platforms for Business Developers Market, signalling a strong growth phase ahead. The new reports – ‘Market Share: Low Code Application Development Platforms for Business Developers, 2024, Worldwide & Regional Report’ and ‘Market Forecast: Low Code Application Development Platforms for Business Developers, 2025-2030, Worldwide & Regional Report‘ – the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17.01% through 2030. This analysis equips businesses with the strategic intelligence needed to navigate the dynamic LCAD Platforms for Business Developers landscape and make informed decisions as the market continues to evolve.
The Next Growth Frontier in LCAD Platforms for Business Developers
In an era where digital agility is essential for enterprise growth, low-code application development platforms have become a transformative force for organizations aiming to accelerate software delivery, modernize legacy systems, and respond quickly to changing market demands. Across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, telecom, and manufacturing, businesses are increasingly adopting low-code solutions to empower citizen developers, reduce dependency on traditional IT, enhance productivity, and shorten development cycles, while fostering innovation and reducing time to market.
According to Abhishek Anant Garg, Analyst at QKS Group, “LCAD Platforms are no longer just about rapid app development, they’re central to building enterprise agility, resilience, and digital readiness. With the integration of AI, cloud-native architectures, and advanced automation, leading low-code vendors are reshaping how organizations innovate and scale.”
Key Market Insights from QKS Group’s Report
- Global and Regional Market Analysis: A deep dive into worldwide and regional LCAD platform adoption trends, competitive landscapes, and future growth projections.
- Competitive Benchmarking: A comparative analysis of top LCAD vendors, their market positioning, and strategic differentiators.
- Industry Adoption Trends: Insights into which sectors are investing most heavily in LCAD solutions and why.
- Technology Disruption & AI’s Role: How AI, low-code, and cloud-native technologies are revolutionizing application development to accelerate digital transformation, empower non-technical users, and drive business agility.
Market Leaders & Competitive Landscape
The report covers key industry players, including AgilePoint, Airtable, Appian, AuraQuantic, Betty Blocks, Caspio, Claris, Creatio, Google, HCLSoftware, Infor, Jitterbit, Kintone, Kissflow, Mendix, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle, Quickbase, Quixy, Retool, Salesforce, WaveMaker, and Zoho.
Why This Matters for Low Code Application Development Platform for Business Developers Vendors?
For CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs of low-code platform providers, these insights are crucial for identifying untapped market opportunities, refining growth strategies, and staying a step ahead of rising competitors. As digital transformation continues to dominate corporate agendas, vendors must ensure their platforms deliver enterprise-grade scalability, seamless integration, strong governance, and AI-powered capabilities that drive measurable business value.
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