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Brown Brothers Harriman Expands Philadelphia Office with the Addition of New Managing Director
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Casey to the Multi-Family Office in Philadelphia. In her new role, Katie serves as a trusted advisor to private business owners, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and their families, delivering expert guidance in investing, philanthropy, private banking, and wealth planning. "We are excited that Katie has joined our team here in Philadelphia. Her experience will make her a tremend
8am™ Launches as a Leading Professional Business Platform, Marking AffiniPay’s Next Chapter
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #8am--8am, formerly AffiniPay, announced the launch of its new brand reflecting the company’s evolution into a unified business platform for professionals. This new identity represents the company's move to bring together its software, solutions, and integrated tools under one brand, making it easier for lawyers, accountants, and client-focused professionals to engage with everything they need to run their business, in one place. For over 20 years, the company has help
51% of Sales and Marketing Professionals Use AI Agents at Work, but Only 17% Have Received Job-Specific Training
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than two-thirds of sales and marketing professionals (68%) use AI at work, and more than half (51%) use AI agents, new research from General Assembly found. However, less than one in five (17%) received comprehensive, job-specific training on AI, creating risks related to governance and brand safety. General Assembly surveyed more than 300 marketing and sales employees in the United States and the United Kingdom, and found that most (55%) use AI less than five ti
Chicago Atlantic Closes Senior Secured Term Loan to Nurture Life Inc., a Growing Child Nutrition Provider
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chicago Atlantic announced its role as sole arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior secured term loan for Nurture Life Inc. (the Company). Nurture Life is a DTC (direct-to-consumer) meal delivery brand founded in 2015 by Steve Minisini and Jennifer Chow, headquartered in Chicago, IL. The Company offers freshly prepared, dietitian-designed meals and snacks tailored to babies, toddlers, and kids, targeting health-conscious parents seeking convenience
LegalZoom Launches Streamlined Provisional Patent Filing Product to Help Businesses and Entrepreneurs Protect Intellectual Property, Secure Funding and Drive Growth
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), a leading online platform for legal services, today announced the expansion of its intellectual property (IP) legal services to include patent filings via LegalZoom’s law firm, LZ Legal Services. Building on its success in providing affordable and accessible premium trademark registration services, LegalZoom is now offering attorney-assisted provisional patent application services, designed to help businesses and inventor
Triton Digital Debuts Next-Gen Top 200 Podcast Ranker and Planning Tools Powered by Demos+
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, published today the next evolution of its U.S. Podcast Ranker — a powerful new planning tool that helps advertisers and agencies identify the shows that best reach their desired audiences. At the heart of this update is the launch of three new audience intelligence features: Top 200 Podcasts among Podcast Listeners Aged 18+ Top Podcasts for reach
Americans with Life Insurance Dramatically More Confident in the Ability of Their Loved Ones to Manage Financially Without Them
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to new research from Corebridge Financial, Americans with life insurance are significantly more likely to say that their spouse or dependents would be able to manage financially without them, with an impressive 47% of those with life insurance saying they are either completely confident or very confident, compared to just 28% for those without life insurance. Moreover, those without a life insurance policy are four times more likely (32%) to say they are not
4M Building Solutions Acquires Miracle Clean Services and FKI Cleaning Services
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #O2Investment--O2 Investment Partners is pleased to announce that 4M Building Solutions has completed the acquisition of Miracle and FKI.
Homrich Berg Unveils HB Wealth as New Name, Aligning Under Unified Brand
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homrich Berg Wealth Management, a leading independent wealth management firm, launched its refreshed brand identity under the new name HB Wealth. This marks an important step in the $25B RIA’s alignment of all offices and teams under a unified brand that reflects its commitment to delivering comprehensive advice and concierge-level care through a fee-only approach. The HB Wealth name preserves the strength and recognition of “HB,” while presenting a more modern and pre
loanDepot, Inc. Announces Issuance of Term Notes Secured by Ginnie Mae MSRs
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) (together with its subsidiaries, "loanDepot" or the "Company"), today announced that it has completed the private offering of secured term notes (the “Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $150 million issued by the Company’s indirect subsidiary, loanDepot GMSR Master Trust (the “Issuer”). The Notes are secured by certain assets of the Issuer, including portfolio excess spread relating to mortgage servicing rights on mortgage lo
Hercules Capital Receives a BBB+ Affirmed Investment Grade Corporate and Credit Rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. (“KBRA”) has affirmed Hercules’ investment grade corporate and credit rating of BBB+. KBRA issued a statement announcing the affirmation
REtokens Announces Its Subsidiary REtokens Capital LLC Is Now a FINRA Member Firm Offering a New Marketplace Exclusively for Tokenized Real Estate, Enabling Secondary Trading of the Multi-Trillion Dollar Asset Class
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #realestate--REtokens Capital LLC announces new secondary marketplace exclusively for tokenized real estate investing.
Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acuityknowledgepartners--Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and commercial strategy, having held senior roles at global financial institutions including BNP Paribas Securities Services, and RBC Investor & Treasury Services. Mo
Suva and BearingPoint revolutionize workplace safety with virtual reality
AMSTERDAM & ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AR--Preventing workplace accidents is essential not only for protecting employees but also for reducing financial and operational risks for companies. This is especially true in the construction industry, where workers face daily exposure to hazards. While safety measures are continuously being improved, Switzerland still records between 260,000 and nearly 300,000 workplace accidents annually – often on construction sites – due to non-compliance with safety prot
Best’s Market Segment Report: Momentum Remains for Dedicated Reinsurance Capital Beyond Market Peak
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Total dedicated reinsurance capital is projected to grow to USD 649 billion in 2025, following similar-size increases as in the previous two years, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Momentum Remains for Dedicated Reinsurance Capital Beyond the Market Peak,” is part of AM Best’s look at the global reinsurance industry ahead of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo. Other reports, including AM Best’s ranking of top global r
Multimedia, Inc. Launches Celebration of Its 35th Anniversary – A Legacy of Global Advertising Excellence
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multimedia, Inc., a global leader in international marketing and advertising services, is proud to announce the kickoff of its 35th Anniversary celebration. The company, founded in Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 1991, is preparing to commemorate 35 years of innovation, growth, and global impact in 2026. Since its founding, Multimedia has evolved from representing leading Brazilian publications to becoming the exclusive Americas representative for top-tier digital a
BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) Announces Final Results of Tender Offer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MVF--BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (MVF) (the “Fund”) announced today the final results of the Fund’s tender offer (“Tender Offer”) for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”). The Tender Offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on August 15, 2025, was oversubscribed for the Fund. Therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, the Fund will purchase Shares from all tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis, after disre
Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Lyon Living, and Silverpeak Announce Acquisition and Redevelopment of Lakewood Center
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Retail Capital Partners (“PRCP”), Lyon Living, and Silverpeak today announced the acquisition of the 2 million-square-foot Lakewood Center in Southern California. This joint venture unites three industry leaders in retail, residential, and investment expertise to reposition the iconic property into an innovative, mixed-use community hub. Located in the heart of Lakewood — a diverse, family-oriented community — the center will be reimagined through the devel
Align Technology Initiates Patent Infringement Ligitation Against Angelalign Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the filing of patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign Technology, Inc. (“Angel”) (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 6699.HK), a Shanghai-based manufacturer
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to OBX 2025-HE2 Trust
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of mortgage-backed notes from OBX 2025-HE2 Trust. OBX 2025-HE2 Trust is an RMBS transaction issued by Onslow Bay Financial LLC (Onslow Bay) as seller/sponsor consisting of first lien (3.2%) and second lien (96.8%) home equity line of credit (HELOC) loans. The underlying pool is seasoned approximately four months and comprises 1,693 loans, with United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC (UWM; 78.9%) and Better Mortgage Corporation (B