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Wibegram Launches Next-Generation Encrypted Messenger and Utility Token
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Wibegram Launches Next-Generation Encrypted Messenger and Utility Token

May 29, 2025 8:00 AM

Wibegram, a new leader in privacy-first technology, announced today that its completely encrypted messaging app and utility token, WIBE, are now available on Binance Smart Chain. Wibegram is made for a world where data breaches, surveillance, and social engineering attempts are common news. It offers an easy-to-use chat experience that is protected by the same strong encryption that banks and governments use.At the heart of the platform lies...

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Axcap Shareholders Agree to Voluntary Lockup of 96 Million Shares, Representing over 57% of the Shares Issued Under its $0.06 Unit Offering
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Axcap Shareholders Agree to Voluntary Lockup of 96 Million Shares, Representing over 57% of the Shares Issued Under its $0.06 Unit Offering

May 29, 2025 7:30 AM

Axcap Ventures Inc. ("Axcap" or the "Company") (CSE:AXCP)(OTC PINK:GARLF) is pleased to announce that certain shareholders of the Company have entered into voluntary pooling agreements (collectively, the "Voluntary Pooling Agreements"). The Voluntary Pooling Agreements will restrict the sale of approximately 96,003,987 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), representing approximately 57.15% of the 168,000,000 Common Shares issued in...

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Independent Analysis of 120+ Studies Asserts Fairtrade Certification’s Effectiveness in Advancing Sustainability
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Independent Analysis of 120+ Studies Asserts Fairtrade Certification’s Effectiveness in Advancing Sustainability

May 29, 2025 7:30 AM

Fairtrade is making significant contributions in critical sustainability areas, including economic security, climate resilience, and gender equality, according to a new, independent analysis of studies.The analysis, carried out by independent international development researchers David Jodrell and Willemijn de Bruin, resulted in the report, "Evidence Map 2021 to 2024: Evidencing the Theory of Change." Jodrell and de Bruin reviewed 122 different...

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Freedom Holding Corp. Announces Inclusion in Russell 3000 Index
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Freedom Holding Corp. Announces Inclusion in Russell 3000 Index

May 29, 2025 7:00 AM

Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC), a diversified multinational financial services firm, announced today that it has been selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index as part of the 2025 annual reconstitution. This inclusion will become effective after the U.S. market closes on June 27, 2025.The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,019 U.S. companies, representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity...

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Hilbert Group CEO to Present Q1 2025 Report
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Hilbert Group CEO to Present Q1 2025 Report

May 29, 2025 4:20 AM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999)Hilbert Group AB's (Nasdaq:HILB B) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Barnali Biswal, will present the company's Q1 financial results on Friday the 30th of May @ 09:00am CET. The presentation will cover key performance highlights, strategic initiatives, and an outlook for the coming quarters.A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the link below, with a replay accessible shortly...

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Spetz Announces Closing of First Tranche of Previously Announced $10,000,000 Private Placement
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Spetz Announces Closing of First Tranche of Previously Announced $10,000,000 Private Placement

May 28, 2025 6:35 PM

SPETZ INC. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTC PINK:DBKSF) is pleased to announce that it has held the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") at which it issued 14,702,617 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.50 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $7,351,308.50. Each of the Units is comprised of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant (the...

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Peoples Financial Corporation Announces a Regular Cash Dividend
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Peoples Financial Corporation Announces a Regular Cash Dividend

May 28, 2025 4:30 PM

Peoples Financial Corporation (the "Company") (OTCQX Best Market:PFBX), parent of The Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), announced the declaration of a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share payable on June 13, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 11, 2025."We are pleased with our continuing financial improvement, to announce a regular dividend to our shareholders." said Chevis C. Swetman, Chairman and CEO of the holding...

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Mr. Gad's Director Nominees Ask Stockholders to Support Necessary Change at Paragon Technologies' 2025 Annual Meeting
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Mr. Gad's Director Nominees Ask Stockholders to Support Necessary Change at Paragon Technologies' 2025 Annual Meeting

May 28, 2025 4:15 PM

Today, Hesham "Sham" Gad's nominees for the Board of Paragon Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:PGNT) ("Paragon" or the "Company"), today issued the following statement to the Company's stockholders:Dear Paragon Stockholders,We are honored to present ourselves as nominees to serve on the Board of Paragon Technologies, aligned with the shareholder-driven vision of Sham Gad. Our message is simple and forward-looking: we believe in the future of Paragon...

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Chesapeake Bank Announces Strategic Leadership Hires to Strengthen Fraud Prevention and Operations
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Chesapeake Bank Announces Strategic Leadership Hires to Strengthen Fraud Prevention and Operations

May 28, 2025 2:15 PM

Chesapeake Bank is pleased to announce the strategic leadership hires of Grant Garber as Assistant Vice President, Director of Fraud Prevention, and Nate Cobb as Assistant Vice President, Director of Operations. These leadership additions reflect the bank's continued investment in security, operational excellence, and customer protection.Grant Garber holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington...

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Bank of Travelers Rest Launches New ADA-Accessible Website with OMNICOMMANDER
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Bank of Travelers Rest Launches New ADA-Accessible Website with OMNICOMMANDER

May 28, 2025 1:00 PM

Bank of Travelers Rest, the oldest bank chartered and continually headquartered in Greenville County, has launched a new ADA-accessible, mobile-responsive website in partnership with OMNICOMMANDER, a leader in financial institution marketing and digital transformation. The modernized site includes branded digital forms designed to streamline the user experience and reinforce the bank's commitment to innovation and community service.With a...

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Sensiba LLP Appoints Zorina Sendler, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Sensiba LLP Appoints Zorina Sendler, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer

May 28, 2025 1:00 PM

Sensiba LLP, ranked among the Top -75 U.S. accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zorina Sendler, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer.With nearly 25 years of experience, Sendler's leadership supports Sensiba's growth by driving financial strategy, scaling operations, and providing data-driven insights."We're pleased to welcome Zorina Sendler," said Managing Partner John Sensiba. "She brings strategic finance...

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Flushing Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 Per Share
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Flushing Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 Per Share

May 28, 2025 12:50 PM

Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that the Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per common share, payable on June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025.John R. Buran, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer stated: "The Company paid its...

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OMNICOMMANDER Partners with Kauai Ohana FCU on Field of Membership Expansion, Full Rebrand, and Upcoming Website Launch
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

OMNICOMMANDER Partners with Kauai Ohana FCU on Field of Membership Expansion, Full Rebrand, and Upcoming Website Launch

May 28, 2025 12:00 PM

OMNICOMMANDER, the industry leader in digital marketing and website solutions for financial institutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Kauai Ohana Federal Credit Union (formerly Kauai Teachers Federal Credit Union) to support a strategic field of membership expansion, a full brand transformation, and the upcoming launch of a new ADA-accessible website.Originally serving educators, Kauai Ohana FCU sought to evolve its charter to...

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West Lane Partners Welcomes Rita Sallis, Former Chief Investment Officer of New York City’s Pension System, as Senior Advisor
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

West Lane Partners Welcomes Rita Sallis, Former Chief Investment Officer of New York City’s Pension System, as Senior Advisor

May 28, 2025 11:30 AM

West Lane Partners, a private equity firm focused on special situations in the middle market, is pleased to announce the addition of Rita Sallis as a Senior Advisor to the firm.Ms. Sallis brings decades of leadership in public and private sector finance. Widely respected across the institutional investing and public finance sectors, Ms. Sallis is the former Chief Investment Officer of New York City's $100 billion pension system, where she...

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Sturgis Bancorp Board Leadership Announced
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Sturgis Bancorp Board Leadership Announced

May 28, 2025 10:21 AM

In conjunction with its annual meeting held in May, the Sturgis Bancorp Board of Directors announced new leadership. Michael Frost, President of LTI Printing, Inc., Sturgis, Michigan was elected as Chairman of both Sturgis Bancorp Inc. Board of Directors and the Sturgis Bank Board of Directors. Keene Taylor, Partner, Realty Executives, St. Joseph, Michigan was elected as Vice Chairman, of both the Bank Board and Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Both are...

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Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Hiring of a New Managing Director
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Hiring of a New Managing Director

May 28, 2025 10:15 AM

Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com)a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm is pleased to announce William "Randy" Moening has joined the firm as a Managing DirectorIt is with great enthusiasm that Aegis Capital Corp announces the hiring of Randy Moening, CFP®, CLU® as a Managing Director to their Wealth Management division. Randy has spent 33 years serving Private Clients and specializes in...

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Key Private Bank to Host Free Discussion Panel for Local Non-Profits on Current Charitable Giving Landscape
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Key Private Bank to Host Free Discussion Panel for Local Non-Profits on Current Charitable Giving Landscape

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM

Discussion to cover various best practices to help non-profit organizations engage donors and maximize givingKey Private Bank will be partnering with The Bonadio Group to share expert insights for local non-profit organizations navigating the current charitable giving landscape.The panel, "The Art and Science of Charitable Giving: A Guide for Donors and Nonprofits," is free to attend and will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4...

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Liberty Tax Appoints Kassie Rangel as Chief Information Officer
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Liberty Tax Appoints Kassie Rangel as Chief Information Officer

May 28, 2025 10:00 AM

Liberty Tax is pleased to announce the appointment of Kassie Rangel as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately.Rangel brings over two decades of leadership experience driving enterprise technology and business transformation across the insurance, healthcare, and services sectors. She most recently served as Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Servpro Industries, where she spearheaded digital innovation initiatives and...

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Planites Credit Union Launches New Website with Custom Digital Forms, Built by OMNICOMMANDER
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Planites Credit Union Launches New Website with Custom Digital Forms, Built by OMNICOMMANDER

May 28, 2025 9:00 AM

Planites Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed, ADA-accessible website, developed in partnership with OMNICOMMANDER, the industry leader in digital solutions for financial institutions. The modern, mobile-responsive site is now live at www.planites.org and offers members an enhanced online experience, including the convenience of custom digital forms for secure, streamlined communication.This website launch reflects...

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Mylo CEO David Embry and President and COO Belen Tokarski to Speak at Insurtech  Insights USA
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

Mylo CEO David Embry and President and COO Belen Tokarski to Speak at Insurtech Insights USA

May 28, 2025 9:00 AM

Insurtech leader Mylo today announced that its CEO David Embry and President and COO Belen Tokarski will speak at Insurtech Insights USA on June 4-5 in New York. Embry and Tokarski will join over 6,000 of the world's top industry professionals to share insights during a time of profound disruption and transformation."We're excited that Insurtech Insights has invited us to contribute to the conversation on how our industry has evolved and will...

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