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Liquidity Group announced approximately $775 million in capital commitments for 2022, led by Apollo Funds and MUFG Bank. Apollo will provide $425 million for a credit facility, while MUFG commits $300 million for a joint venture focusing on future unicorns. Additionally, $50 million will come through a SAFE note investment from Apollo, MUFG, and Spark Capital. This partnership aims to enhance Liquidity's lending capabilities for late-stage technology firms, leveraging AI for credit assessment.

MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation announced a reference rate increase for its subsidiary MUFG Union Bank, N.A., effective March 17, 2022. The rate will rise from 3.25 percent to 3.50 percent. This decision aligns with broader trends in the financial sector, reflecting interest rate adjustments in response to economic conditions. MUFG Americas Holdings, part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., oversees assets totaling $164.6 billion and operates 298 branches primarily on the West Coast.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has appointed Yezdan Badrakhan as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Esoteric Asset Backed Securities (ABS) as of March 16, 2022. Badrakhan, based in New York, will report to Tricia Hazelwood and focus on expanding MUFG's esoteric ABS business. With over 13 years of structured finance experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Guggenheim Partners, he aims to penetrate new asset classes and promote innovative opportunities. MUFG holds total assets of $319.8 billion as of September 30, 2021.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced the appointment of Jess Sodaski as Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade Credit Sales. Based in New York, Sodaski will lead the IG sales strategy across the U.S., working with teams in key cities like San Francisco and Chicago. With over 20 years of experience at Credit Suisse, he aims to enhance MUFG's client-centric approach. This recruitment follows recent strategic hires aimed at strengthening MUFG's market position in corporate banking and credit services.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has appointed Kimberly Boulmetis as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Financial Institutions for its Debt Capital Markets group, effective January 2022. Based in New York, Boulmetis will oversee coverage for various financial institution clients and enhance MUFG's capital market offerings. She joins from BTIG, bringing 25 years of industry experience and a strong background in capital markets. MUFG ranks among the top underwriters of U.S. investment-grade loans and bonds, with total assets of $319.8 billion as of September 30, 2021.

Liquidity Group has committed $8 million in growth credit to Reach Mobile, enhancing its mobile marketing solutions. This deal reflects Liquidity Group's commitment to scalable funding for rapid expansion. CEO Ron Daniel emphasized the role of their machine learning platform in facilitating swift financial support for Reach's growth, targeting a user base of 1.3 billion across six continents. Reach Mobile's offerings include a versatile platform for launching mobile services, contributing to its recognition as the top consumer-rated mobile service on TrustPilot.

Mars Growth, a joint venture fund between Liquidity Group and MUFG, has provided growth funding to Eureka. This company specializes in utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to harness alternative data for enhancing customer understanding and acquisition. With offices in eight cities across multiple continents, Eureka’s products focus on financial intelligence, leveraging telecom and alternative data for risk scoring and market intelligence. The funding is expected to support Eureka’s rapid growth and expansion of its offerings.

Mars Growth, a joint venture fund by Liquidity Group and MUFG, has provided $5 million in growth credit to Disprz, an India-based SaaS company specializing in AI-driven learning solutions. The funding was executed within 24 hours using advanced machine learning due diligence, contributing to Liquidity Group's total deployment exceeding $800 million, with expectations to exceed $1 billion by the end of 2021. Disprz, founded in 2015, has over 200 clients globally and aims to enhance workforce skills through tailored technology solutions.