Morgan Stanley and Jefferies Alums Launch Private Equity Firm to Target Family-Friendly Assets in Underserved Communities

July 30, 2025 7:00 AM

Wall Street veterans Kevin Nunez and Fatima Teos, alumni of Morgan Stanley and Jefferies respectively, have launched NJK Partners, a mission-driven private equity firm focused on acquiring family-friendly businesses and overlooked community assets in underserved U.S. markets. Raised in neighborhoods marked by violence, underfunded schools, and generational poverty, Kevin and Fatima began their journey long before college. Both attended...

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Capital.com Recognised as a 2025 Top Employer in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Poland

July 30, 2025 4:40 AM

Capital.com, the high-growth fintech, has been certified as a 2025 Top Employer in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria and Poland. Awarded by the independent, Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute, this recognition highlights Capital.com's commitment to excellence in people practices. The Top Employers Institute is a globally recognised, independent authority that certifies organisations for exceptional Human Resource (HR) strategies and...

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Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Grant of Stock Options and Restricted Share Units

July 29, 2025 6:25 PM

Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) ("Zimtu" or the "Company") announces that it has granted a total of 1,450,000 stock options and 745,000 restricted share units ("RSUs") to certain directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company.The 1,450,000 stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.14 per common share for a period of five (5) years from the date of grant. The options will vest at a rate of 25% immediately and 25%...

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Commencement Bancorp, Inc. (CBWA) Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

July 29, 2025 12:37 PM

Commencement Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CBWA) (the "Company", "we," or "us"), the parent company of Commencement Bank (the "Bank") reported net income of $1.5 million, or $0.40 per share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.34 per share, for the first quarter of 2025 and $776,000, or $0.20 per share, for the second quarter of 2024."We are pleased with our continued net interest margin expansion in 2025, resulting in an...

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The Investments & Wealth Institute Unveils Keynote Speakers for 2025 Strategy Forum in NYC, November 17-18, 2025

July 29, 2025 11:00 AM

The Investments & Wealth Institute ("the Institute"), the premier professional association, education provider, and standards body for financial advisors and wealth managers, today announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 Strategy Forum, taking place November 17-18, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis.The Institute's Strategy Forum is tailored for advanced practitioners focused on serving high-net-worth clients at the highest level. Built...

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Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Drop Slightly

July 29, 2025 10:32 AM

There were 319 announced insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2025, down 8% from 345 in the same period in 2024, according to OPTIS Partners' M&A database. The pace picked up in the second quarter, with 168 deals, up 11% from a year ago.American sellers accounted for 305 deals, while Canadian brokers accounted for 14 transactions."The M&A market is likely at a new normal. We expect about 750 to 800 deals annually going...

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Siegfried Richter Calls for Smarter Operations in Retirement Services

July 29, 2025 9:15 AM

Siegfried Richter, a globally recognised transformation leader in insurance and retirement services, is urging businesses to modernise outdated operations and adopt data-driven, scalable systems. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience, including over $5.5 billion in transformation deals, Richter is advocating for a shift in how companies view cost reduction-not as a one-time initiative, but as a long-term, strategic capability."Efficiency...

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Mylo Named to PropertyCasualty360's 2025 Insurance Luminaries for Innovative Workplace Culture

July 29, 2025 9:15 AM

Insurtech innovator Mylo has been named to PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries Class of 2025 within the Innovation in Workplace Culture category.This recognition honors forward-thinking leaders and initiatives driving innovation in the property and casualty insurance industry. Workplace Culture honorees "actively support current insurance professionals and are engaging in finding and training new insurance stars." All Insurance Luminaries...

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Alpine Mar Breaks Ground on New Offices in Santiago City, Philippines

July 29, 2025 9:00 AM

The Philippines has long been renowned for its talented workforce across various industries. However, in recent months there has been a significant focus on leveraging Filipinos' deep proficiency and fluency in U.S. accounting and finance practices.To tap into this extensive talent vein, Alpine Mar, a rapidly growing, modern-day accounting firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Santiago City in the Philippines. These offices will...

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WGA Publishes Bank Top 50 Rankings for Q3 2025

July 29, 2025 9:00 AM

Whalen Global Advisors LLC (WGA) has published the latest edition of the WGA Top 50 Banks, the fifty top performing large commercial banks in the US. Drawn from the members of Peer Group 1 and other sources, WGA screens the group based upon five proprietary measures of financial and market performance."The banking group has rebounded strongly since the lows of April," notes WGA Chairman Christopher Whalen. "The top performing bank stock in Q2...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq:GTERU) in Connection with its $175,000,000 Initial Public Offering

July 29, 2025 9:00 AM

On July 10, 2025, Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation (the "Company") announced the closing of its initial public offering of 17,499,550 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This includes 2,282,550 units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full, which also closed, on July 10, 2025. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "GTERU" on July 9, 2025. Each unit consists of...

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Kingsway to Report Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025 on August 7

July 29, 2025 8:30 AM

(NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced that it will report financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025, after the close of trading on Thursday, August 7, 2025.Conference Call InformationDate: Thursday, August 7, 2025Time: 5 p.m. Eastern TimeToll Free: 877-545-0320...

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Cookie Finance Debuts Creator Business Essentials, a Self-Serve LLC & Business Banking Solution for Early-Stage Content Creators & Micro Influencers

July 29, 2025 7:00 AM

Cookie Finance, the creator-first finance startup that provides tax, accounting, and business services to content creators and influencers, has officially launched Creator Business Essentials, a self-serve platform to form an LLC and open a business bank account for just $29/month. The product has been in beta since July 7th, and is now available to the public.Designed as a package of true business essentials, this tool helps new creators go...

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HCB Financial Corp. (OTC Pink: HCBN) and Highpoint Community Bank Announce Intent to Expand into Ottawa County

July 28, 2025 2:45 PM

Highpoint Community Bank ("HCB") announces its intent to expand its West Michigan footprint with a new full-service branch in Hudsonville, Michigan, pending regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").The proposed branch will be located at 4675 32nd Avenue. The facility will undergo interior renovations to align with HCB's commitment to customer-focused design and operational excellence. The new full-service...

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Engage Fi Launches Executive Affiliate Program, Transforming Experience Into Impact for the Evolving Financial Industry

July 28, 2025 2:00 PM

Engage fi, a national consulting firm guiding financial institutions through transformative growth and technological advancement, announces the launch of its Executive Affiliate Program. The initiative will infuse the financial services industry with experienced leadership and timely insights.Bridging Generations of LeadershipIn a climate of accelerating innovation and disruption in banking and leadership, the voice of experience is critical....

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ALKEME Insurance Honored as 2025 Insurance Luminary for Workplace Culture Innovation

July 28, 2025 9:30 AM

ALKEME Insurance, a Top 35 Insurance Brokerage, has been named to PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries Class of 2025 in the category of Workplace Culture Innovation.This recognition celebrates innovation in the property and casualty insurance industry. The program spotlights top professionals, teams, organizations, programs, practices and products within the sector that strive to modernize and humanize the business. The 2025 honorees were...

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Headwall Partners Serves as Financial Advisor to Vulcan Metals on Its Acquisition of the Graphic Arts Business of Luxfer

July 28, 2025 8:00 AM

Headwall Partners LLC ("Headwall"), an independent investment banking firm focused exclusively on the steel, metals, and mining industries, is pleased to announce it has served as financial advisor to Vulcan Metals Specialty Products, Inc. ("Vulcan"), a newly created affiliate of TerraMar Capital LLC ("TerraMar"), on its July 2, 2025 acquisition of the Graphic Arts business of Luxfer Holdings PLC ("Luxfer Graphic Arts")."We are proud to have...

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Theinvestmedia.com Offers Exclusive Brokerage Account Opening Offers and In-Depth Tutorials, Empowering Investors with Precise Decision-Making

July 27, 2025 8:00 AM

As one of the leading stock brokerage account opening offers comparison and practical investment education media platform in Hong Kong and Asia, Theinvestmedia.com ( https://theinvestmedia.com ) today proudly announced the exclusive update and launch of its fully optimized "Brokerage Account Opening Offers" special section on its website. It's also releasing a series of "Brokerage Account Opening and Platform Usage Practical Tutorials"...

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4 Steps to Budget When Living on Your Own in Lafayette, LA

July 26, 2025 12:00 PM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 26, 2025 / Living on your own in Lafayette, LA, is a big step - and an exciting one. You get to make your own choices, create your own space and enjoy your independence. But living on your own also means being in charge of your own money, which may be overwhelming at first. Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people in Lafayette are learning how to manage their budgets and take control of their finances...

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Month-End Portfolio Data Now Available For Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

July 25, 2025 4:15 PM

Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of June 30, 2025 is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com.About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management...

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