Banking & Finance

Lendistry Home Loans Approved as Construction Lender for Governor Newsom's $100 Million Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program

September 30, 2026 11:20 AM

Today, Lendistry Home Loans announced its approval as a construction lender for California's new Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program. Established through Governor Gavin Newsom's 2026-27 state budget, the program provides loan-loss guarantees to participating lenders and reduced-interest financing for eligible homeowners, helping fill the financial gaps that thousands of wildfire-displaced households continue to face. "Lendistry Home Loans is...

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Small Business Owners Aren't Losing Their Dream, but They're Paying More To Achieve It

September 30, 2026 11:10 AM

Small business owners are continuing to combat inflation and rising costs, according to the newly released KeyBank (NYSE:KEY) 2026 Small Business Survey. The survey found that one-third (33%) of owners are absorbing rising costs out of their own paycheck rather than passing them on to customers underscoring the value they place on the relationships they've built. Still, their resolve hasn't wavered and they are generating success even amid...

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ODNB Financial Corporation and National Capital Bancorp, Inc. Announce Receipt of OCC Approval and Federal Reserve Waiver to Complete Mergers

September 30, 2026 9:40 AM

ODNB Financial Corporation (private) ("ODNB") and National Capital Bancorp, Inc. (OTCID:NACB) ("NACB") today jointly announced the receipt of certain regulatory approvals in connection with the previously announced merger of NACB with and into ODNB, with ODNB being the surviving company (the "merger"), and, immediately thereafter, Old Dominion National Bank, a national bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of ODNB, with and into The National Capital...

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TheGuarantors and TransUnion SmartMove Collaborate to Help Independent Property Owners Approve More Renters with Confidence

September 30, 2026 9:00 AM

TheGuarantors, the nation's #1 lease guarantee provider, and TransUnion SmartMove, the leading renter screening solution for independent property owners, today announced a collaboration that gives property owners a new way to approve borderline applicants without absorbing the risk themselves. TransUnion SmartMove property owners who screen an applicant and want additional reassurance before signing a lease will now have access to TheGuarantors'...

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Colonial Stock Transfer to Sponsor Three Capital Markets Conferences in October 2026

September 30, 2026 9:00 AM

Colonial Stock Transfer Company, Inc., an SEC-registered transfer agent serving public and private companies, today announced that it will sponsor three capital markets conferences in October: the Maxim Growth Summit, the ThinkEquity Conference and the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event. The conferences bring together public and private companies, institutional and accredited investors, executives, advisers and other capital markets professionals...

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Investments & Wealth Institute Announces Keynote Lineup for Experience 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ

September 30, 2026 8:30 AM

The Investments & Wealth Institute (the Institute) today announced the lineup of keynote speakers who will take the stage at Investments & Wealth Experience 2026, taking place at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, November 16-17, 2026. Designed for advanced wealth management practitioners committed to continually advancing their expertise, Experience 2026 will bring together leading voices across investment management,...

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Alpha Growth Management Opens Rep Office in Japan

September 30, 2026 2:00 AM

Alpha Growth plc, a leading global specialist in longevity assets, insurance-linked strategies, and alternative yield solutions, today announced that its asset management subsidiary,Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd (formerly known as Alpha Longevity Management Ltd) has changed its name, effective immediately. The company's structure, licensing, and operations remain unchanged, and it continues to operate as a wholly owned entity of Alpha...

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Alpha Growth Management Opens Rep Office in Japan

September 30, 2026 2:00 AM

Alpha Growth plc, a leading global specialist in longevity assets, insurance-linked strategies, and alternative yield solutions, today announced that its asset management subsidiary,Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd (formerly known as Alpha Longevity Management Ltd) has changed its name, effective immediately. The company's structure, licensing, and operations remain unchanged, and it continues to operate as a wholly owned entity of Alpha...

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University Bancorp, Inc. Issues $25 Million of Subordinated Notes

September 29, 2026 5:40 PM

University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB) (the "Company") today announced the closing of a $25 million private placement of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") due 2036. The Company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes including, without limitation, to increase the common equity of its wholly owned banking subsidiaries and to redeem other outstanding senior or subordinated notes. The Notes have a maturity...

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Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

September 29, 2026 4:00 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial") (Nasdaq:CBK) announced today details for the release of its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Commercial plans to issue its earnings release for the third quarter of 2026 on Monday, October 26, 2026, after market close. About Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. and Commercial Bank Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. is a holding company headquartered in Harrogate, Tennessee. Our wholly owned subsidiary,...

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CHESLA Expands MyCHESLA Grad Loan to Include All Graduate and Professional Degree Programs

September 29, 2026 1:40 PM

The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) announced the expansion of its MyCHESLA Grad Loan to include students enrolled in all graduate and professional degree programs, broadening access to affordable financing options for students pursuing advanced degrees. The program complements CHESLA's ongoing efforts to provide competitive alternatives to traditional graduate and professional student loan programs. With three...

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Gold IRA USA Names Goldco Best Company For October 2026

September 29, 2026 1:34 PM

Gold IRA USA has named Goldco its best gold IRA company for October 2026, following the publication of its latest review of companies serving Americans interested in adding physical precious metals to retirement accounts. The recognition comes during another active period for the precious metals market. Gold has experienced significant volatility in recent weeks as investors weigh inflation, interest rates, Treasury yields, geopolitical...

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Trinity Bank Increases Cash Dividend

September 29, 2026 1:25 PM

Trinity Bank, N.A. (OTC PINK:TYBT) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $1.07 per share on September 22, 2026. The dividend will be payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2026. President Barney Wiley stated, "The Board of Directors of Trinity Bank, N.A. is pleased to announce the Bank's 30th consecutive semiannual cash dividend. The dividend of $1.07 per...

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Why Gen X Is Ready to Buy Guaranteed Income

September 29, 2026 12:00 PM

The first American generation to arrive at retirement largely without pensions has made up its mind about what it wants, and it wants a paycheck. Generation X, born roughly between 1965 and 1980, is turning in large numbers toward the one thing its parents had, and it never got: an income it can't outlive. The reasons aren't complicated. The pension disappeared just as Gen X started working. The crashes came in the years when a person is...

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Enable Ventures Announces $50.31M Fund Close of First Market Rate Venture Fund Focused on High Growth Opportunities to Close the Disability Wealth Gap

September 29, 2026 9:30 AM

Enable Ventures, the first market rate venture fund dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap by investing in inclusive and universally designed cutting edge, AI-driven tech innovations, announced today its final close at $50 million of total commitments. Enable Ventures targets high-growth, early-stage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning startups, operating on the thesis that disability-inclusive design pushes AI innovation...

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Strengthening Communities Through Partnership: KeyBank and Mi Casa

September 29, 2026 9:30 AM

KeyBank's 3-year impact investment has helped Mi Casa launch La Receta, a training program for aspiring food truck, restaurant and catering entrepreneurs. The partnership is helping create lasting change, empowering people to build brighter futures while contributing to stronger, more vibrant communities. Watch the video to learn more about this impact and the lives they've helped transform. Find more stories and multimedia from KeyBank at...

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Europe SPAC Summit 2026 Invites European Private Companies to Explore the SPAC Path to U.S. Public Markets

September 29, 2026 9:00 AM

A growing number of European companies in frontier technologies, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, defense tech, energy, and consumer sectors are evaluating a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as a faster route to a U.S. listing, a valuation that reflects global investor demand, and access to follow-on capital. The Europe SPAC Summit 2026 (ESPAC'26), co-hosted by AUM Advisors and MBP Global, is inviting the CEOs,...

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Vincere Trading Reviews Highlight Company's Updated Perspective on the Shift Toward Algorithmic Trading

September 28, 2026 9:20 PM

Vincere Trading has shared an updated perspective on the growing shift toward algorithmic trading, highlighting how investors are changing the way they evaluate systematic strategies and trading performance. The company's latest perspective places particular attention on structured analysis, risk monitoring, and transparent performance data as important elements of Vincere Trading reviews. Algorithmic trading has become increasingly accessible...

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Isabella Bank Corporation and Grand River Commerce, Inc. Announce Mailing of Election Materials and Election Deadline

September 28, 2026 4:15 PM

Isabella Bank Corporation ("Isabella") (NASDAQ:ISBA) and Grand River Commerce, Inc. ("Grand River") (OTCQX:GNRV) announced today the mailing of the election materials and the deadline for shareholders of Grand River to elect the form of consideration that they wish to receive in Grand River's proposed merger with Isabella. The proposed merger remains subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals as well as the satisfaction of certain other...

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First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. and First Commerce Bank Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer David Onderko; Nick Naqvi Named Interim CFO

September 28, 2026 4:00 PM

First Commerce Bancorp, Inc., (OTCID:CMRB), the holding company for First Commerce Bank, announced today that Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer David Onderko will retire effective September 28, 2026. Chief Accounting Officer Naqi "Nick" Naqvi will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while the Bank searches for a permanent successor. To support a smooth transition, Mr. Onderko will stay on as a consultant to First Commerce Bank...

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