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ICR Appoints Edward Ruff as Head of Equity Capital Markets at ICR Capital
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ECM--ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Edward Ruff as Head of Equity Capital Markets at ICR Capital, its broker-dealer affiliate. Mr. Ruff will oversee ICR Capital’s equity capital markets team, which provides IPO, follow-on, and block advisory services to corporate, private equity, and venture capital clients. Mr. Ruff joined ICR in June, and brings over 15 years of experience in equity capital markets and invest
Northern Trust Launches Fixed Income ETF Suites
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust Asset Management has launched three suites of fixed income ETFs today. The 11 new ETFs are the first funds under the new Northern Trust ETFs brand. Two suites of innovative distributing ladder ETFs use patent-pending technology designed to help investors manage the decumulation phase of retirement income and achieve cash flow management goals, while minimizing taxes or protecting against inflation. The third suite offers low-fee, tax-exempt bond index ET
Daily AI Use Among Financial Advisors Doubles, Yet Confidence Gaps Persist: Horsesmouth Survey
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daily use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools among financial advisors has doubled in the past year, with advisors reporting significant gains in speed, efficiency, and communication quality. But despite the momentum, nearly one in five advisors still do not use AI—and only 11% describe themselves as very confident in applying it to their work. The annual Advisor-AI usage survey of more than 400 members of Horsesmouth, a leading provider of educational resources for
Town Lane Expands Senior Housing Portfolio with Off-Market Acquisition of The Goldton at Venice
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Town Lane Continues Senior Housing Aggregation Acquisition
Berkshire Partners Named to GrowthCap’s Top Private Equity Firms of 2025 List
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #award--Berkshire Partners is named to GrowthCap’s Top Private Equity Firms of 2025 List.
DigniFi Strengthens Risk Leadership with Appointment of Andrew Hill as Chief Credit Risk Officer
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ConsumerFinance--DigniFi Strengthens Risk Leadership with Appointment of Andrew Hill as Chief Credit Risk Officer
Grant Thornton Advisors to add top diligence and value-creation provider Stax
CHICAGO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it will acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and exit-planning services for private equity (PE) firms, as well as their portfolio companies and advisers. Headquartered in Boston with a presence across key financial markets, Stax provides buy- and sell-side diligence and planning for merger and acquisition (M&A) activiti
Ncontracts Appoints Clay Carter as Chief Information Security Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ncontracts, the leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Clay Carter as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The addition of Carter to the executive team strengthens Ncontracts’ security posture as the company continues to grow and demonstrates its commitment to ensuring responsible AI governance across its expanding suite of intelligent complia
Grungo Law Recognizes 2025 Giving Back to the Community Scholarship Recipient
CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CertifiedTrialAttorney--Grungo Law is proud to announce Rylee Hege as the recipient of the 2025 Giving Back to the Community Scholarship, awarded through the firm’s Grungo Gives program. This award honors students who demonstrate a deep commitment to service and a passion for making a meaningful impact in their community. Grungo Gives is the heart of Grungo Law’s community outreach efforts. Through this initiative, the firm partners with local organizations, empowers communities fac
Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 500 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Five Regions
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 500 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Five Regions
One Source Launches Cloud Expense Management to Deliver Unmatched Visibility and Control Over Cloud, Data Center, and Hosted Service Costs
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Source, a leader in technology expense management solutions, today announced the launch of Cloud Expense Management, a powerful new capability under its Managed Technology Expense Management Platform. This latest addition equips organizations with the visibility, reporting, and oversight they need to manage cloud, data center, and hosted service expenses with precision and confidence. With the rapid growth of cloud adoption, many businesses are seeing technol
VSoft Announces Narendra Gollapalli as Head of Sales
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSoft Corporation, a global leader in providing information and technology solutions for financial institutions, today announced the appointment of Narendra Gollapalli as Head of Sales, bringing more than 25 years of software engineering and delivery experience to support continued expansion and growing market demand for the company’s suite of products, including its open architecture core banking platform. Most recently, Gollapalli served as AVP/Client Partner at Ness
Lithic Integrates Visa’s Latest API to Upgrade Cardholders and Generate Revenue for Issuers Faster
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lithic, the card issuing processing platform powering next-generation financial experiences, today announced its integration with Visa Account Level Management (ALM) over Visa’s Card Program Enrollment (VCPE) API, offering fintech partners faster delivery of premium card programs and improved card economics. Visa ALM evaluates spend across multiple cards under a single account to determine premium program eligibility. This shift from BIN-level to account-level assessm
Clear Trail Advisors Launches With $850 Million and a Focus on “The Millionaire Next Door”
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Trail Advisors, an independent wealth management firm based in Houston, today announced its official launch into independence. The firm will be leveraging Dynasty Financial Partners for middle and back-office support to strengthen its investment capabilities, introduce new planning and reporting tools, and position itself for long-term growth. Led by Chairman Randy Price, CEO Matt Price, and President Matthew Kerns, Clear Trail Advisors serves high-n
AI Adoption Spurs Startup Hiring and Growth, New Mercury Report Finds
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercury, the fintech more than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs trust with their finances, today released The New Economics of Starting Up. The data report, based on a survey of 1,500 early-stage founders and executives across the U.S., offers a detailed look at how early-stage companies – from professional services to financial services, manufacturing, ecommerce, tech, and more – are raising, spending, and hiring in 2025. As economic conditions shift a
TZUP Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Merger of Thumzup Media Corporation Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) and Dogehash Technologies, Inc. is fair to Thumzup shareholders. Per the terms of the proposed transaction, Dogehash shareholders will exchange 100% of their holdings for 30.7 million shares of Thumzup stock. Halper Sadeh encourages Thumzup shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or
Andersen Consulting Expands Platform with Addition of Australia’s Liberty IT Consulting Group
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AndersenConsulting--Andersen Consulting further strengthens its digital transformation capabilities with Liberty IT.
Phenom Strengthens AWS Alliance in New AI Agents Marketplace Category
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--Phenom Strengthens AWS Alliance in New AI Agents Marketplace Category
Kate Vitasek Shortlisted for 2025 Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kate Vitasek, architect of the Vested® business model, internationally recognized keynote speaker, and author of eight books, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award. "Being shortlisted for the Breakthrough Idea Award is truly energizing," said Kate Vitasek. "It has been rewarding to see the Vested business model grow into a global movement as more organizations adopt its principles and achieve measurable results by following rules that dri
KlariVis Selects Banking Industry Leader Shon Aguero as EVP of Corporate Development
ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KlariVis, a leading provider of data analytics solutions for financial institutions, today announced the appointment of Shon Aguero as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. In this newly created role, Aguero will be a key member of the KlariVis leadership team, responsible for evaluating and driving strategic growth opportunities, expanding into new markets, and supporting high-value sales and partner engagements as KlariVis accelerates its mission to