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FHLBank Pittsburgh Announces First Quarter 2025 Operating Highlights
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FHLBank Pittsburgh announced today unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
Introducing the Next-Generation Square Point of Sale App – A Single, Unified App to Power Commerce and Growth for Every Seller
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Square announced the new Square Point of Sale app – its next-generation software that brings Square’s deep vertical-specific commerce and payments functionality into a single, unified app that sellers can personalize to meet the complex needs of their business today, while supporting their business growth and evolution into the future. Sixteen years ago, Square launched its very first mobile card reader and point of sale app to enable any seller to accept
Hunt Capital Partners, SGI Ventures, and Austin Housing Authority Celebrate the Grand Opening of 100 Affordable Studio Homes for Austin’s Unhoused
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #affordablehousing--Project partners including the City of Austin celebrated the grand opening of 100 studio units for those experiencing chronic homelessness.
MSI Launches Commercial General Liability Insurance for Habitational Property Owners to Protect Against Emerging Risks in a Challenging Market
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSI™, one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States, announced today the launch of its commercial general liability (CGL) insurance solution designed specifically for habitational properties. This product comes at a critical time as habitational property owners navigate heightened risk exposures and rising premiums. “Increasing claims costs, evolving litigation trends, and tightening capacity have created significant challenge
AI Research Company Tavus Debuts Hummingbird-0, Ushering in a New Era of Zero-Shot Lip Sync
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIContentTools--Tavus, a leading AI video research company backed by Sequoia, today announced the release of Hummingbird-0 into research preview, a zero-shot lip sync model created from components of its flagship Phoenix-3 replica model. Now, with just one video and any voice track, developers can bring faces to life—instantly—without model training or manual tweaking. This step up in quality opens the door to high-quality user-generated content, foreign language dubbing for loc
Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates Honored with 2025 ETF.com Lifetime Achievement Award
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research Affiliates, LLC, a global leader in smart beta, enhanced index strategies and asset allocation, is proud to announce that Rob Arnott, founder and chairman, has been named the recipient of the 2025 ETF.com Lifetime Achievement Award. Arnott is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the world of quantitative and systematic investing. He is best known for his foundational work in smart beta, particularly the development of Fundamental Index™ s
Smart Communications Announces Acquisition of Joisto
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smart CommunicationsTM, the leading cloud-based platform for enterprise customer communications, today announces it has acquired Joisto, a cloud data archive company. As a result, customers will now have the ability to seamlessly store, manage and retrieve digital records and documents, while meeting the stringent requirements for data retention that govern regulated industries worldwide. “We’re delighted to incorporate Joisto’s deep expertise in cloud archiv
New Survey from Wolters Kluwer unveils AI adoption and investment trends in EHS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, has released compelling survey findings on the adoption and investment intentions for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) management. The survey reveals that 49% of EHS functions plan to invest in AI within the next 12 months, and 77% prioritize AI skills when hiring. Richard Pulliam, SVP and General Manager of Wolters Kluwer EHS & ESG, s
New 2025 Kinetic Business Awards: Community Champions Program Gives Small Businesses Opportunity to Win $10,000
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small businesses (SMBs) have a new opportunity to win up to $10,000 to invest back into their local community in the inaugural 2025 Kinetic Business Awards: Community Champions. The awards program is a way for Kinetic Business, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet and supporter of neighborhood businesses, to honor those that are making a meaningful difference in their communities. The awards will recognize SMB excellence across various impact areas
Phenom X+ Wins 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Innovation in HR Technology
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--Phenom X+ Wins 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Innovation in HR Technology
Modern Treasury Taps Blankfactor to Scale Enterprise Implementation Services
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modern Treasury, the payment operations platform for the Instant Economy, today announced its partnership with Blankfactor. The U.S.-based IT services consulting firm and subsidiary of Globant specializes in Payments, Banking, and Capital Markets. This partnership builds upon an existing collaboration and will strengthen Modern Treasury's professional services offering, particularly for enterprise customers requiring specialized technical resources. Blankfactor s
NPWR INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that NET Power Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Net Power business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.
Gateway First Bank Names Kyle Hubbard as Chief Executive Officer
JENKS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway First Bank announced today that Kyle Hubbard, president of the bank’s banking division, has been named chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2025. Hubbard will also join the bank’s board of directors. “Kyle brings a wealth of experience and energy to the position,” said Gateway’s outgoing CEO, Scott Gesell. “His past accomplishments and values make him the right person to help lead Gateway into the future. Kyle has a strong history of community engagem
Best’s Special Report: Secondary Perils Continue to Spike Insurer Loss Ratios, Even in Less Catastrophe-Prone States
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best data shows that nearly half of all U.S. states saw its highest single-year property catastrophe loss ratio in the last 10 years exceed its 10-year median loss ratio by more than 20 percentage points. While many of these states are prone to catastrophe losses, according to a new AM Best report, the rising frequency of secondary perils in states considered to be less-catastrophe prone have led insurers to ramp up reassessments of their pricing models, under
FORTÉ Delivers and Installs Meeting Room Solutions in Days, Not Months
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems), announced enhancements to its pre-engineered Velocity meeting room solutions.
Strategic Investments in Consulting, Services Expertise Unlock Next Chapter in Trace3’s Services-first Model
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trace3 continuing toward a 'services-first' model - significant investments in capabilities uniting strategic consulting and technology delivery.
Summit Financial Names Joseph Spada, CFP® its 2024 Leading Financial Advisor, Marking 27-Year Streak of Excellence
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Financial, LLC (“Summit”), a preeminent investment advisory firm with over 40 years of experience providing market-leading technology, financial planning, insurance and wealth management services that help clients achieve their financial goals, today announced that Joseph Spada, CFP® has been named the firm's 2024 Leading Financial Advisor for an unprecedented 27th consecutive year. Spada's consistent recognition as a leading financial advisor reflects
Hometap Partners with iGrad to Integrate Enrich Financial Wellness Platform, Enhancing Support for Homeowners' Financial Journey
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hometap, the Boston-based financial technology company pioneering home equity financing solutions for American homeowners, announced a partnership with financial education company iGrad to offer its Enrich financial wellness platform to invested homeowners. This strategic partnership enhances Hometap's commitment to homeowner success by providing essential financial education resources that support better decision-making throughout the entire home investment journey and
Breyer Capital Names Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Breyer Capital, a premier global investment firm focused on backing high-impact entrepreneurs, today announced that Morgan Cheatham has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences. In this new role, Cheatham will lead Breyer Capital’s efforts in early-stage healthcare and life sciences investing – spearheading the firm’s practice and focusing on breakthrough biomedical technologies and innovative models of care. He will partner closely w
Expensify to Announce Q1 2025 Results
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expensify, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY), a payments superapp that helps individuals and businesses around the world simplify the way they manage money across expenses, corporate cards, travel and bills, today announced that the company’s Q1 2025 financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Expensify will host a call to discuss its Q1 on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET. The link to the call will be available that day on the