MWBEs

The merger has closed to create Siebert Williams Shank, the top ranked women- and minority-owned investment bank in the U.S.

The policy would require firms to consider women and people of color for every open board seat and for CEO appointments.

Marcos Rodriguez, managing member of Palladium Equity Partners, a Diverse Practitioner award winner, says he never forgets that he helps the hardworking people of New York.

Tina Byles Williams, CEO and CIO of the FIS Group, a Diverse Practitioner award winner, says she is honored to manage money for the city and it was especially meaningful to be recognized by the city.

“We know that leading with our own funds, putting our money where our mouth is, will give the best and the brightest in the business a fair chance and set the momentum for everyone else,” says New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Siebert Williams Shank & Co. will leverage each minority- and women-owned firm’s experience and industry positions.

Rasheia R. Johnson has returned to the firm where she worked before joining Mayor Jim Kenney's administration in 2016.

New York City has hit its goal of 9,000 certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises.

Representatives of minority- and women-owned small banks from around the country met to discuss how to expand business opportunities.

Luke Dobbins of the Bank of Cherokee County, Oklahoma, explains why a Native-American owned bank is helped by MWBE University.

Paul Mak of Banco Popular says it can be a challenge for some banks to make money in low- to moderate-income areas.

Alisha Fulcher of East West Bank says her bank looks forward to partnering with NYC and creating a bigger impact in the communities it serves.

Willie Blalock of City National Bank in New Jersey talks about the value of minority banks.

Carl McCall, a former New York State comptroller and Democratic candidate for governor, reflects on what molded his many years of public service starting with enduring the challenges of growing up in a segregated Boston neighborhood to the recent experience of chairing the State University of New York Board of Trustees. Andrew Coen hosts.

Jonnel Doris, director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, talks with Chip Barnett about program milestones, procurement goals and the importance of small firms and immigrant owned businesses.

The massive New Jersey and New York agency announced a new underwriting pool for its plans to issue $8 billion of bonds over the next three years.

Annie Seelaus, CEO at R. Seelaus & Co., discusses the strategies she advises clients to take, given the recent political and Fed uncertainty, and what her firm is doing to empower women in the financial services industry. Aaron Weitzman hosts.

Henry Cisneros and the principals of Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. have launched American Triple I Partners.

Doñé will take a key advisory role in the nation's fourth-largest pension system.

The NYC comptroller’s report shows 80% of certified MWBE firms are still not receiving any business from the city.