Banking & Finance

How Does Refinancing a Personal Loan Affect Your Credit Score?

October 10, 2025 12:00 PM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / Refinancing a personal loan could be a smart move, but it's natural to wonder how it will impact your credit score. When you refinance a personal loan, you take out a new loan, typically with a different lender, to pay off the old loan. Then, you begin making payments on the new loan according to its terms. While refinancing should offer benefits like a lower interest rate or better...

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HVA Group Launches DNEX: Building Vietnam's Gateway to Global Digital Asset Markets

October 10, 2025 10:45 AM

HVA Group has officially launched DNEX Digital Asset Exchange - positioning itself as the strategic architect of Vietnam's emerging digital asset future. Unveiled at a landmark ceremony at National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang on October 10, 2025, DNEX represents HVA's most ambitious initiative to date, leveraging the group's proven track record in scaling technology ventures and engaging Vietnam's most experienced financial, technology, and...

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Monroe Capital's Ted Koenig Shares AI Infrastructure, M&A Outlook Live on Bloomberg TV's "The Close"

October 10, 2025 10:22 AM

Monroe Capital LLC ("Monroe") Chairman and CEO Ted Koenig appeared on Bloomberg Markets: The Close on October 6, 2025, sharing views on inflation risk, interest-rate cuts, AI infrastructure, and the path for mergers and acquisitions in late 2025. Koenig emphasized that policy clarity is the key catalyst for new financings and deal flow, speaking from the vantage point of a private credit platform with approximately $22 billion in assets under...

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Aflac Global Investments Raises More Than $28,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

October 10, 2025 9:40 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom The Aflac Global Investments team is proving that meaningful change often starts with a single step. For the third year in a row, a small group of volunteers from this New York City team has organized a group walk every day as part of Miles for Miracles, raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment and research - this year, walking a total of 9,474 miles and claiming the...

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Hilbert Group Nominates Ex-Blackstone Senior Executive Jonathan Morris as New Chairman

October 10, 2025 3:22 AM

Nasdaq listed Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) is pleased to announce the nomination of Jonathan Morris as the new Chairman of the Board. Jonathan Morris is a global finance executive and investor with over 20 years of experience leading businesses at the intersection of technology, capital markets, and international growth. Jonathan currently serves as Partner at TLG Holding, where he leads principal investments and capital formation for...

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Isabella Bank Appoints Financial Executive Brian Tessin to its Boards of Directors

October 9, 2025 12:00 PM

Isabella Bank Corporation has appointed Brian Tessin to the Isabella Bank Board and Isabella Bank Corporation Board of Directors, effective October 6, 2025. Mr. Tessin is the Chief Tax Officer for Dow Inc., overseeing all aspects of tax strategy, planning, compliance, and financial reporting. He has more than 30 years of experience in tax and financial leadership across global organizations. "We are honored to welcome Mr. Tessin to our Boards...

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PB Financial Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

October 9, 2025 10:55 AM

Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company (the "Company") for Providence Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, of $5.71 million compared to $4.60 million for the same period in 2024, an increase of 24.21%. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $15.52 million compared...

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Boomerang Ventures Portfolio Company Respiratory Health Technologies Secures Seed Capital to Accelerate Growth in Respiratory Wellness

October 9, 2025 10:45 AM

Boomerang Ventures today announced that portfolio company Respiratory Health Technologies has successfully closed its seed financing round, marking a significant milestone for both the Boomerang Studio and Boomerang Fund. The investment round was led by Wellington Group Ventures, with participation from Boomerang VC Fund I, LP, underscoring the strength of Boomerang's integrated studio-fund model in advancing connected health innovations....

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TEC Specialty Products Appoints Eric Daliere as Chief Executive Officer

October 9, 2025 9:00 AM

TEC Specialty Products ("TEC"), a leading manufacturer of flooring preparation and installation solutions, today announced that Eric Daliere has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Eric brings more than two decades of leadership experience across flooring, building products, and private equity portfolio companies, including his tenure as CEO of Tarkett North America and Tarkett Sports where he delivered sustained growth, operational...

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Dialogue Forum 2025: Infrastructure as a growth booster? With Dr Jörg Kukies.

October 9, 2025 7:00 AM

How institutional investors may benefit from the investment program in Germany. Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt. The Dialogue Forum 2025 brings the discussion about Germany's infrastructure project to three cities - and asks the question of how institutional investors may benefit from the largest state investment offensive in decades. The series of events is initiated by Nadja Knoth and Sven Ulbrich, who promote dialogue between politics, business...

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DCS Expands Asset-Backed Securitisation to S$450 million with AAA-Rated Senior Notes

October 9, 2025 4:12 AM

DCS , a transformative MAS-regulated non-bank financial institution innovating next-gen payments across traditional and blockchain rails, announced the closing of its latest and largest asset-backed private securitisation facility, upsized to S$450 million. The senior notes achieved Fitch's AAA(sf) rating, with the programme also assigned a Stable Outlook . DCS achieves rare AAA(sf) rating on S$450M securitisation AAA recognition for senior...

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Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting in Hilbert Group AB (publ)

October 9, 2025 3:30 AM

The Board of Directors of Hilbert Group AB (publ) (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) has resolved to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held on November 12, 2025. Further details on the proposals can be found in the notice convening the meeting below. The notice will be published in the Swedish Official Gazette (Post- och Inrikes Tidningar) and on the company's website within the next few days. NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL...

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Hilbert Group Proposes Changes to the Board, the Implementation of ESOP 2025 and Directed Securities Issues

October 9, 2025 3:20 AM

Hilbert Group AB (publ) (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) announces that the Board has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Advokatfirman Lindahl's office on Smålandsgatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden (the "EGM"). The full notice, including background information, rationale for each proposal, and specific voting requirements, will be announced within shortly in a separate press release. Summary of key proposals...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to GigCapital8 Corp. (Nasdaq:GIW) in Connection with its $253,000,000 Million Initial Public Offering

October 8, 2025 5:25 PM

On October 7, 2025, GigCapital8 Corp. (the "Company") closed its Initial Public Offering (the "Offering") of 25,300,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This includes 3,300,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full, which also closed on October 7, 2025. The units began trading on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "GIWWU" on October 6,...

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Truist Championship Commits To Drive Lasting Impact Through Community Initiatives Beginning in 2026

October 8, 2025 4:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA AND CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2025 / Truist The Truist Championship, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) and Quail Hollow Club today announced a series of community-focused initiatives that will launch alongside the tournament's return to Charlotte in 2026, reinforcing the event's commitment to making a lasting impact on the region during tournament week and beyond. One of nine Signature Events on the PGA...

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Community Banking Advocate John E. Manolides Named to ICBA Federal Delegate Board

October 8, 2025 3:30 PM

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced that John E. Manolides, Chief Executive Officer of Commencement Bank, Tacoma, Wash., was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation's voice for community banks. "We live in a society where big business, monopolization, and consolidation are often prioritized over small business and local economies," said John E. Manolides. "But with small business being responsible...

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Avidbank Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Results After-Market on Thursday, October 23, 2025

October 8, 2025 3:10 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) ("Avidbank Holdings") announced today that it will release third quarter 2025 earnings results on Thursday, October 23, 2025, 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, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) / 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to...

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Can You Refinance a Personal Loan More Than Once?

October 8, 2025 12:00 PM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2025 / Just like refinancing a mortgage or car loan, you can refinance a personal loan in order to improve the terms of your loan. Strictly speaking, you can't refinance a personal loan more than once, because your old loan is replaced by a new loan when you refinance. However, you can refinance your new loan in the future if you need to. Before you pursue a refinance, it's important to understand...

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Color Us Checkered: Aflac Headquarters Dons Checkered Pattern To Remind Employees To Check for Cancer

October 8, 2025 11:15 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom In August, Aflac launched the Check for Cancer movement to turn the familiar checkered pattern into a powerful reminder to get checked for cancer. To help drive that point on their home turf and in the local community, Aflac hosted kids from Columbus High School, in Columbus, Georgia, to help color the headquarters walkway in a checkered pattern, serving as a bold reminder for employees to schedule their...

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Key4Women Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With Albany Key4Women Forum Featuring Giuliana Rancic

October 8, 2025 9:30 AM

More than 300 women across the Capital Region celebrated the 20-year anniversary of Key4Women during the Annual Key4Women Forum at the Marriott on Wolf Road in Albany. Long-time E! News personality, fashion designer and bestselling author Giuliana Rancic served as the event's special guest. Rancic's message was one of empowerment: "Everything you need to be successful is right here. Within you. But you have to work. There are no shortcuts."...

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