Banking & Finance

Global Education Communities Corp. Named One of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in B.C. by Business in Vancouver

September 16, 2026 7:00 AM

Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) is pleased to report that the Company has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in British Columbia in 2026" by Business in Vancouver ("BIV") Book of Lists, 2026 Edition Volume 37, published on September 14, 2026 (the "List"). GECC is ranked No. 76 on the List, with revenue growth of 41% from $20.6 million in fiscal 2021 to $29.0...

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8 Steps to Pivot Your Career After Job Loss

September 16, 2026 12:00 AM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / One day your routine feels steady, and the next you're staring at a calendar with no meetings on it. The shock of a job loss is real, but so is the opportunity to reshape what comes next. A job loss may be a chance to rethink what lifestyle you actually want, what skills you've built and where you'd like to take them. A career pivot is one possibility you might consider. Of course, the...

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AfinLoans, an AI Lending Platform for the Self-Employed, Invited to Present at the U.S. House of Representatives

September 15, 2026 9:21 PM

AfinClic Financial Technologies, Inc. (dba AfinLoans) has raised $10 million and is deploying $4 million across 1,000 loans to borrowers with no credit file. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, it will explain its approach at the DCNY Summit at the U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. AfinLoans logo. / Source: AfinClic Financial Technologies, Inc. (EZ Newswire) Using frontier AI, the platform underwrites borrowers with no credit...

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Private Market Investing is Evolving. Skygate Growth Strategies is Redefining Access

September 15, 2026 4:25 PM

As investors increasingly look beyond traditional markets for alternative income streams and portfolio diversification, Skygate Growth Strategies is helping redefine access to private market real estate. Founded by renowned real estate developer Michael Stern, the firm provides accredited investors with an opportunity to participate in luxury residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial real estate developments that have historically been...

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BOK Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

September 15, 2026 4:05 PM

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) will host a conference call to review third quarter 2026 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The call may also include discussion of company developments, forward-looking statements and other material information about business and financial matters. The results are scheduled to be released after the market closes on Monday, October 19, 2026. The live audio webcast and...

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Massachusetts Senior Wealth Strategist Offers Complimentary Private Briefings for Retirees As Federal Debt Crisis Looms - This Education Focused Workshop Will Explore Strategies to Preserve Wealth as Federal Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

September 15, 2026 3:30 PM

As federal debt surpassed $40 trillion in 2026, financial educator, wealth strategist and retirement income planner, Gary Cowles, is launching a series of complimentary public briefings. These are designed to help affluent retirees preserve their assets from what he calls "the six financial storms" threatening retirement sustainability (Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Report GAO-25-107138, November 7, 2024). The educational...

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Whittier Trust Expands West Los Angeles Office to Support Regional Growth

September 15, 2026 12:00 PM

Whittier Trust has doubled the size of its West Los Angeles office, marking a significant expansion four years after establishing the Santa Monica Boulevard location. The move increases capacity to support the firm's growing local team and enhances our ability to deliver high-touch and personalized services for ultra-high-net-worth clients across the Westside. The expanded footprint accommodates additional personnel, upgraded client meeting...

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InsureScan Expands Into Texas With Patented Agent-First Auto Platform

September 15, 2026 11:05 AM

InsureScan MGA LLC has launched its nonstandard private passenger automobile insurance program in Texas, marking the company's third state of operation and the latest step in its planned national expansion. The Texas program is available exclusively through appointed independent insurance agencies. InsureScan does not sell directly to consumers or compete with its agents for their customers. "Texas is not a test market for us-it is the next...

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Liberty Tax Donates More Than $30,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

September 15, 2026 11:00 AM

Liberty Tax, one of North America's leading tax preparation franchise brands, announced a $30,350 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of its Love Your Neighbor program. The funds were raised during Liberty Tax's annual company convention, where team members and franchisees come together each year to support a charitable organization. This year's fundraising activities included direct donations, a golf tournament, and...

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Zander Insurance Awards Life Lessons Scholarships to 10 Students

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

Zander Insurance has awarded $77,500 in college scholarships to 10 students through the 2026 Life Lessons Scholarship Program, which supports young people who have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian and the financial hardship that can follow when little or no life insurance is in place. This year's awards include one $10,000 scholarship funded for up to four years and nine additional $7,500 annual scholarships. With the 2026...

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BHG Financial Renews Relationship with LendingTree, Bringing Personal Loans up to $250,000 to Qualified Customers

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

BHG Financial, the leader in unsecured personal loan solutions, today announced a renewed relationship with LendingTree, bringing its personal loan solutions of up to $250,000 with terms as long as ten years to qualified LendingTree customers. The collaboration expands financing options for six-figure earners who need more than a typical small-dollar personal loan to consolidate large debt, fund major expenses and create more financial breathing...

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Optima Tax Relief Earns Ninth Consecutive Civic 50 Orange County Award

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

Optima Tax Relief has once again been named a Civic 50 Orange County honoree, marking the company's ninth consecutive recognition. Since the program launched in 2017, Optima has received the honor every year it has been presented, highlighting the company's sustained efforts to support local communities through employee volunteerism, charitable giving and nonprofit partnerships. Presented annually by OneOC in partnership with Points of Light,...

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Galaxy Ventures Inc. Announces Major Milestones for Qualifying Transaction: TruSilver Completes $2.5 Million Financing and Appoints Former IAMGOLD Chief Geologist Matt Rees as Director and Vice-President of Exploration

September 15, 2026 9:45 AM

Galaxy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GXY.P) ("Galaxy" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update concerning its previously announced arm's-length Qualifying Transaction (the "Qualifying Transaction") with TruSilver Corp. ("TruSilver"), the completion of the related concurrent financing and the appointment of Matt Rees, M.Sc., P.Geo., as Vice-President, Exploration and a director of TruSilver. Highlights $2.5 million of the concurrent financing has...

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Fiskal Named Cin7 Accounting Partner of the Year for Second Consecutive Year

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Fiskal has been named Cin7 Accounting Partner of the Year for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the company has received the award. Following its 2025 award, the latest recognition further establishes Fiskal as a trusted U.S. Cin7 specialist for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and other inventory businesses that need inventory, operations, and accounting systems to work together reliably. Fiskal is also the number one ranked...

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Honeycomb Insurance Expands into Tennessee and South Carolina, Bringing Capacity to Markets Challenged by Severe Weather Conditions

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Honeycomb Insurance, a fast-growing tech-enabled insurer specializing in landlord and condominium associations, today announced that it has begun writing policies in Tennessee and South Carolina, expanding its footprint into key markets across the United States. The expansion comes within months of Honeycomb announcing a $40 million funding round and expanding its offering with Lessor's Risk Only (LRO) Coverage. The company already writes in...

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Fortun Holdings Signs Term Sheet for Proposed $10 Million Non-Dilutive Credit Facility With Accordion Feature Up to $30 Million

September 15, 2026 8:00 AM

Fortun Holdings, Corp. (OTCID:FRTU) ("Fortun" or the "Company"), a financial technology company focused on providing revenue-based financing to underserved small businesses, today announced that it has signed a term sheet outlining the proposed terms of a non-dilutive senior secured credit facility. The proposed facility contemplates an initial facility size of $10 million, with an accordion feature permitting increases in $5 million increments...

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Hilbert Finance Partners with Ember Protocol to Bring New Capital to Its Lending Desk

September 15, 2026 6:20 AM

Hilbert Group AB (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) today announced a partnership between Hilbert Finance and Ember Protocol on hLEND. Hilbert Finance is the Group's lending, trading and payments division. Onboarded parties deposit stablecoins into hLEND and receive a vault share; that capital is lent out as overcollateralised loans that the division's team originates, underwrites and manages. What the partnership means for Hilbert Finance and the Group: A...

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PRAAMS Launches AI Co-Investor 5.0, Expanding Its Institutional Research, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management Platform

September 15, 2026 12:00 AM

PRAAMS, a leading global provider of investment research, risk management, and portfolio management IT solutions for brokers and asset managers, today announces AI Co-Investor 5.0, the latest release of its proprietary institutional research and investment decision-support platform. AI Co-Investor 5.0 supports research and risk management workflows across equities, fixed income, macroeconomics, investment strategy and other disciplines. The...

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How to Simplify Your Finances in One Weekend

September 15, 2026 12:00 AM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2026 / Getting your finances in order can feel like an intimidating task. Sometimes, the best thing to do is just sit down and devote some focused time to sit down and get the job done. The good news is that you can make a lot of progress with just a few hours' work over the course of a weekend. While this guide may not help rebuild your entire financial life by Sunday night, it may help you...

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Vulcan Infrastructure and Power to Participate in iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference

September 14, 2026 5:07 PM

Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Inc. (Nasdaq:VIP) ("Vulcan" or the "Company"),a power and infrastructure platform focused on acquiring, developing, and operating energized sites that support artificial intelligence ("AI") and high-performance computing ("HPC") data centers, today announced that CEO Jordan Kovler will participate in the iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference being held on September 15-16, 2026. This event...

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