Banking & Finance

BHG Financial Named One of America's Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek

October 14, 2026 11:00 AM

BHG Financial, the leader in unsecured personal loan solutions, was named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027 by Newsweek, placing the company among a standout group of organizations recognized for building workplaces that employees value and admire. BHG Financial joins an impressive roster of nationally recognized brands on this list, including Nike, Google, Netflix, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, and St. Jude Children's Research...

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With Loving Hearts and Some Power Tools, Aflac Employees Build 40 Beds for Local Children Through Partnership With Sleep in Heavenly Peace

October 14, 2026 10:10 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom More than 40 Aflac employees recently rolled up their sleeves to help ensure local children have a safe and comfortable place to sleep, building 40 beds in partnership with nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). The volunteer event, held at Aflac's Paul S. Amos Campus, brought employees together to saw, drill, sand and stain bed frames that will be delivered to children in need throughout the...

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AllianceBernstein: At the Edge of Insurability: When Wildfire Risk Becomes Investment Risk

October 14, 2026 10:00 AM

Wildfires offer a case study in how climate-related risks can spread to capital markets. From severe wildfires in northern Ontario to record heat and fires across Europe, extreme weather is back in the headlines. Such events are becoming more frequent and intense, and the risks associated with them are testing the limits of insurability. With our research partners at Columbia Climate School, we examine how strains on the insurance system can...

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Fortis Bank Achieves SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP) Status

October 14, 2026 9:30 AM

Fortis Bank today announced that it has received Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), an important milestone that expands the Bank's delegated authority within the SBA 7(a) lending program. For Fortis Bank, the designation creates an opportunity to deliver a more streamlined lending process, faster decisions, and a more responsive experience for small business owners while continuing to operate...

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KeyBank Invests $300,000 in the Toledo Museum of Art to Expand Free Art Experiences Across Toledo

October 14, 2026 9:30 AM

The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to support the delivery of its community-based outreach program, which brings free, hands-on art experiences directly into neighborhoods across Toledo. The program is designed to remove barriers to arts participation while creating consistent and safe spaces for children, youth, families, and adults experiencing economic instability. By bringing art...

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Piston Expands Fleet Payment Network to Jacksons Food Stores

October 14, 2026 9:00 AM

Piston, the cardless payment network that connects commercial fleets and gas stations, today announced that fleets can now use Piston at 341 Jacksons Food Stores locations across multiple states in the western U.S. All locations are live, giving fleets on Piston's network more places to purchase fuel and creating a new avenue for Jacksons to grow commercial fuel volume. Piston allows drivers to authorize and pay for fuel purchases through secure...

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PayQuicker Strengthens Its Leading Orchestration Platform with Advanced API Capabilities, AI-Driven Automation and Real-Time Visibility

October 14, 2026 9:00 AM

PayQuicker, a leading global payouts orchestration platform, today announced that API v2, its next-generation API platform, is now available to its customers. With the launch, clients gain access to advanced capabilities, including real-time webhooks, high-volume batch processing, payment retractions, and expanded visibility into funds activity. In delivering new AI-driven automation capabilities, PayQuicker customers can now react to events as...

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Hatch Bank Appoints Jason Garcia as Chief Transformation Officer

October 14, 2026 9:00 AM

Hatch Bank ("Hatch" or "the Bank"), a purpose-built, tech-forward sponsor bank that provides specialized financial products and services, today announced the appointment of Jason Garcia as Chief Transformation Officer. In this role, he will lead Hatch's operations and technology functions with a focus on building the operating foundation - enabling the Bank to scale its partner programs efficiently and safely. Garcia joins Hatch Bank with more...

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Sierra Ventures Hires Nkechi Iregbulem as Head of Inception

October 14, 2026 8:00 AM

Sierra Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests from inception to Series A, today announced that Nkechi Iregbulem has joined the firm as Head of Inception. At Sierra, she will back founders at the earliest stages in AI and hardtech, focusing on AI infrastructure, physical AI, vertical AI, and Frontier technologies. Iregbulem was previously a Principal at MVP Ventures and a scout for Kleiner Perkins, Craft Ventures, and Wing VC....

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Top 25* Firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram Expands into Southwest Florida

October 14, 2026 7:02 AM

Carr, Riggs & Ingram® (CRI), a top 25* nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm, announced today that Stroemer & Company, LLC, a Fort Myers-based firm specializing in accounting, audit, and tax services for community associations, has joined CRI. The merger establishes CRI's first office in Fort Myers and adds a second location in Pembroke Pines, extending the firm's Florida presence into Southwest Florida and Broward County. Founded in...

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Ringler Launches New Website with a More Personalized, Modern Digital Experience

October 14, 2026 7:00 AM

Ringler, one of the nation's largest structured settlement planning companies in the USA, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, providing a more modern, intuitive, and personalized digital experience for clients, partners, and individuals seeking information about structured settlements and settlement planning. The new website was designed around the needs of Ringler's diverse audiences, offering customized content and...

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Navion Capital II Announces Termination of Letter of Intent

October 13, 2026 4:30 PM

Navion Capital II Inc. (TSXV:NVN.P) (the "Company") announces that it has terminated its previously announced non-binding letter of intent with Maple Brain Healthcare Inc. ("Maple Brain") dated October 24, 2025 (the "LOI") regarding a proposed Qualifying Transaction as such term is defined in Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies (the "Policy") of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") Corporate Finance Manual. Navion will continue to evaluate...

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Pence Wealth Management's Laila Pence Named to Barron's 2026 List of Top 100 Independent Advisors

October 13, 2026 1:25 PM

Pence Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families, today announced that President and Co-Founder Laila Pence, CFP, has been named to Barron's 2026 list of the Top 100 Independent Advisors nationwide. The recognition highlights Pence's dedication to delivering wealth management strategies built around each client's goals and her focus on guiding clients toward their...

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Agecroft Partners Named Hedge Fund Third Party Marketing Firm of the Year for the 14th Time

October 13, 2026 11:45 AM

Agecroft Partners, a global hedge fund consulting and third party marketing firm, has won the Hedgeweek 2026 Award for Hedge Fund Third Party Marketing Firm of the Year. Hedgeweek and/or HFM have now named Agecroft the industry's top third party marketing firm of the year 14 times. "Agecroft has changed the model of hedge fund third party marketing," said Don Steinbrugge, CFA, Founder and CEO of Agecroft Partners. "Most third party marketing...

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Driven Launches DrivenBench to Compare Leading AI Models Across Real-World Investment Tasks

October 13, 2026 10:30 AM

Driven, the AI-powered investment agent platform, has announced DrivenBench 1.0, a benchmark designed to compare leading AI models on the real-world investment tasks agents are expected to perform. In the DrivenBench 1.0 capability ranking, Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5 and Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 tied for first place with scores of 93.9%. Claude Opus 5 ranked third at 90.9%, followed by DeepSeek V4 Pro at 89.7% and xAI's Grok 4.6 at 89.1%. The full...

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PAIO Expands UnionPay Pay-In and Pay-Out Services in UK

October 13, 2026 10:06 AM

PAIO, a UK-based payment services provider, is strengthening its UnionPay International offering in the British market, focusing on pay-in and pay-out capabilities for businesses operating across borders. PAIO Expands UnionPay Pay-In and Pay-Out Services in UK / Source: PAIO (EZ Newswire) As international commerce continues to evolve, merchants increasingly need payment solutions that go beyond accepting transactions. Businesses also require...

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Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Huntsville, AL

October 13, 2026 10:00 AM

Exit Factor™, a business consulting franchise that specializes in exit planning for small to mid-sized companies, announced today the opening of its newest location in Huntsville, Alabama. Marty and Penny Ferdig, a husband-and-wife team with deep operational and community-focused expertise, will be the owners and operators of Exit Factor of Huntsville. Marty and Penny bring a combined 70+ years of experience in leadership and service to others....

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Vincere Portfolios Reviews and Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency Amid Growing Investor Due Diligence

October 13, 2026 8:15 AM

Vincere Portfolios Emphasizes Transparency in Investor Evaluation After reviewing, Vincere Portfolios is reaffirming its commitment to transparency as investors place greater attention on understanding investment strategies, evaluating performance, and assessing risk before choosing an algorithmic investing platform. The company's approach centers on quantitative research, systematic execution, ongoing portfolio evaluation, and educational...

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Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. Announces Definitive Business Combination Agreement with ArcheNova Biotech Corp.

October 13, 2026 7:00 AM

Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. ("HSPO") (OTCQB:HSPOF), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and ArcheNova Biotech Corp. ("ArcheNova" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage, platform-based biopharmaceutical company, focusing on the research, development, clinical translation, scalable manufacturing and global commercialization of innovative drugs derived from mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs)...

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Hilbert Group Publishes KPIs for September 2026

October 13, 2026 3:20 AM

Hilbert Group AB (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) today announced the release of its September 2026 KPIs. The report covers Hilbert Capital, Xapo Byzantine, Hilbert Finance and Enigma, together with Syntetika, the platform Hilbert backs. Strategy returns are shown gross of fees. Fees and costs are deducted before fund investors receive their net return; Hilbert's cash generation follows gross returns, which makes them the relevant measure for shareholders....

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