Banking & Finance

Mastercard: Six Payment Trends for 2026

January 13, 2026 9:15 AM

Originally published by Mastercard By Vicki Hyman, Director, Global Communications, Mastercard Cash, check or charge: There hasn't been a shortage of choice at checkout for decades. But the convergence of several trends, from advances in artificial intelligence to the growth of cryptocurrencies, is expanding options even further - and much faster. This is not only creating new ways to pay but reshaping how money moves, how trust is built and how...

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Proxymity Partners with Deutsche Bank to Enable Proxy Voting at US General Meetings

January 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Proxymity, the digital investor communication platform, today announced the successful rollout of its Vote Connect Total US in partnership with Deutsche Bank. Proxymity's cutting-edge digital proxy voting solution is designed to streamline and modernize proxy voting in the US. "Proxymity Vote Connect Total US strengthens our ability to support clients with the most advanced proxy voting infrastructure in the market that delivers faster, more...

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24PetMeds Chooses PaymentCloud as its Payments Partner for its White-label Pet Rx Program

January 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Prominent merchant services provider PaymentCloud has announced a strategic collaboration with 24PetMeds, signing on as the online vet pharmacy platform's official payment processing partner. Through its "start your own online pharmacy," 24PetMeds enables anyone to launch their own eCommerce Rx store. Each 24PetMeds business will have the opportunity to dropship veterinary products from 24PetMeds' parent company, Lambert Vet Supply, and Pet's...

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PayNetworx Announces Strategic Partnership with Flowt

January 13, 2026 8:00 AM

PayNetWorx, a leading provider of cloud based secure payment processing and financial technology solutions, today announced it has signed a formal partnership agreement with Flowt, a fast-growing platform specializing in real-time cash-flow management and financial automation for businesses. The new partnership will integrate PayNetWorx's advanced payment infrastructure with Flowt's intelligent cash-flow tools, delivering a seamless, end-to-end...

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Fairtrade Businesses Lead Sustainability Push Into 2026

January 13, 2026 7:30 AM

Fairtrade businesses in the U.S. are leading the food and beverage industry on sustainability this year. Despite economic uncertainty and increased pressure to shy away from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, Fairtrade businesses have raised the bar for trade justice by increasing their investments in the farmers that make their products possible. Through Fairtrade certification, businesses foster long-term partnerships...

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Clout Hero Announces Launch of New Payment Portal for SEC-Compliant Fundraising

January 13, 2026 2:05 AM

Clout Hero introduces an integrated payment solution to support Regulation A and D capital raises, expanding its full-service marketing platform. Clout Hero, the globally recognized marketing agency specializing in financial and regulatory fundraising campaigns, has announced the official launch of its proprietary payment portal tailored for companies raising capital under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation A and Regulation...

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Exascale Labs Inc. to Combine with D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp. to Become Publicly Listed Company

January 12, 2026 5:05 PM

Exascale Labs Inc. ("Exascale" or the "Company"), a next-generation AI compute infrastructure platform, and D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp. ("BCAR"), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Following the completion of the proposed business combination, the combined company is expected to list on Nasdaq. Exascale designs, deploys, and operates...

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Avidbank Holdings, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results After-Market on Thursday, January 29, 2026

January 12, 2026 4:00 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) ("Avidbank Holdings") announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings results on Thursday, January 29, 2026, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of the earnings results on the Avidbank website at www.avidbank.com under About Us, Investor Relations. Avidbank Holdings will host a conference call on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) /...

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Gaziano Lineman Awards Finalists Announced

January 12, 2026 10:50 AM

The Gaziano Awards selection committee has selected the finalists for the 2025 Frank J. Gaziano High School Scholarship and Awards. The list of six finalists consists of three defensive linemen and three offensive linemen from high schools across the state. Two winners will be announced Friday, January 23, 2026. The winners receive a trophy and $5,000, funded by National Distributors. Four runners-up will receive a trophy and $1,000, funded by...

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HDBank Completes Issuance of US$100 million Green Bonds to International Investors

January 12, 2026 10:30 AM

Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) has successfully issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth US$50 million to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, completing its $100 million international green bond initiative in 2025. HDBank's international green bond programme...

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Passport Technology Welcomes Alicia Lechtenberger as Vice President of Sales & Marketing

January 12, 2026 10:00 AM

Passport Technology ("Passport") is pleased to announce the addition of Alicia Lechtenberger, a seasoned sales and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience across casino gaming and hospitality to Lead our Sales and Marketing Organization. Lechtenberger brings a proven track record of building and managing high-value client relationships, leading complex sales initiatives, and driving sustainable growth. Her career includes...

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Simpay Named To 2025 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For List

January 12, 2026 9:00 AM

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is proud to announce and honor the newest 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation winning companies. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices can be bestowed this honor. (See the list for the winners). Considering the ten to one ratio of this program, these winning companies are truly innovative in...

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Travelers Financial Solutions Supports Beautifi Financial Solutions' Launch of New Underwriting Facility to Expand Equipment Financing Access for Clinics

January 12, 2026 9:00 AM

Beautifi Financial Solutions (Beautifi) today announced the launch of a new underwriting facility designed to expand access to commercial equipment financing for aesthetic, medical, and dental clinics. The underwriting facility is supported by Travelers Financial Solutions (TFS), a strategic shareholder in Beautifi Financial Solutions. TFS's participation provides additional strategic and operational capacity, along with a broader asset-backed...

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution Of $0.1125 Per Share

January 9, 2026 4:15 PM

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of January 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: January 20, 2026 Record Date: January 20, 2026 Payable Date: January 30, 2026 Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.43 (as of its close on January...

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Kyle Addington Joins President's Advisory at IFG

January 9, 2026 12:15 PM

Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a privately held independent wealth management provider congratulates Kyle Addington, President and Director of Financial Planning at American Wealth Advisers, PLLC, on his appointment to IFG's President's Advisory Council (PAC). "I am honored to be included in this Advisory Council," said Addington. "IFG is an important partner to my practice, providing back-office support, and other critical resources...

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West Side Market, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb To Open KeyBank Produce Arcade With January 14 Ribbon Cutting

January 9, 2026 10:30 AM

West Side Market vendors and staff, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, and others will officially open the newly renovated KeyBank Produce Arcade during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1pm on Wednesday, January 14. The arcade's re-opening marks the first completed portion of the Market's larger $70 million transformation project. Previous: KeyBank to Give $1.5 Million to West Side Market's Transformation Project and Food Access Programming, New Produce...

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Mastercard Named a Top 10 Company on the Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of the 250 Best-Managed Companies

January 9, 2026 9:15 AM

Mastercard: Originally published by Mastercard Closing out 2025 with an amazing recognition: Mastercard has been named a top 10 company on The Wall Street Journal's 2025 list of the 250 Best-Managed Companies, earning standout recognition for innovation and social responsibility. Check out the latest stories in the Mastercard Newsroom showcasing the products and services reshaping the future - and the people and communities we're empowering...

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Univest Securities and CEO Edric Yi Guo Bridge Capital Markets and Education Through Global Engagement

January 9, 2026 5:45 AM

Univest Securities and its Chief Executive Officer, Edric Yi Guo, are expanding global engagement between Asia and the United States through active participation in capital markets forums and international education initiatives, reflecting the firm's broader commitment to cross-border collaboration and public-interest dialogue. With Univest Securities' extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region and North America, Mr. Guo works closely with...

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Mayfair Acquisition Corp. Announces Resumption of Trading on TSX Venture Exchange, Appointment of New Director and Proposed Share Consolidation

January 8, 2026 3:40 PM

Mayfair Acquisition Corp. (TSXV:MFA.P) ("Mayfair" or the "Company") announces that trading of its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") will resume effective at the open of market on the date which is two business days following issuance of the TSXV bulletin therefor. The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") has recommended and authorized, subject to TSXV acceptance, a consolidation of the Company's outstanding common...

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Scaling Smarter with Cashflow Creators: How Jaime Bejar Is Systemizing E-Commerce Success Through Vision, Automation, and Virtual Teams

January 8, 2026 12:35 PM

As Founder and CEO of Cashflow Creators, Bejar is redefining what long-term success in e-commerce looks like by prioritizing systems, automation, and people-driven execution over hustle culture and short-term wins. His approach is not about chasing trends, but about engineering businesses that scale intelligently and endure. From Immigrant Roots to Entrepreneurial Purpose Born to immigrant parents, Jaime Bejar grew up with an ingrained respect...

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