Franklin Templeton Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2024

December 9, 2024 12:20 PM

Specialist investment managers Brandywine Global, Clarion Partners and ClearBridge Investments also recognized as best employers in industrySAN MATEO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Franklin Templeton and three of its specialist investment managers were recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments. Franklin Templeton was included in the Super Employers category for those with...

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OneMain Financial: What to Look for When Comparing Personal Loans

December 9, 2024 12:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Dozens of traditional banks, credit unions, and online lenders offer personal loans. There are also websites where prospective borrowers can submit one inquiry and in return see multiple personal loan offers from a variety of different lenders. Sorting through those can be overwhelming if the borrower doesn't know what to look for. Here's a list of what to compare and how to do it.1. Interest rate...

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Omniwire Unveils its White-Label Neobanking Service for Fintechs and Businesses

December 9, 2024 11:45 AM

Omniwire, a leading next-generation fintech company, has announced the launch of a comprehensive, white-label neobanking solution designed to empower fintechs and businesses with an end-to-end platform that accelerates deployment, reduces costs, and delivers a superior user experience."Omniwire's mission is to take on the heavy lifting involved in launching a banking platform, allowing our partners to focus on their core business objectives,"...

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Northwestern Mutual: The Future of Work: It's a Human + Digital Approach to Financial Planning

December 9, 2024 11:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have made their way into many professional roles, from customer support to marketing. Recent advancements include generative AI that can produce videos and images, chatbots that learn about customer needs in real time, and even programs that can write code.These exciting tools have revolutionized many spaces by streamlining complex tasks and helping...

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Eastern River Pty Ltd Forecasts Strong Growth in the Global Corporate Bond Market in 2024, with Australian Bonds Also Showing Resilience

December 9, 2024 7:10 AM

Eastern River Pty Ltd, a leading bond specialist, reports that the global corporate bond market has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, driven by strong international demand for stable, income-generating assets. While the Australian corporate bond market has also seen impressive growth, it is the international market that has truly captured investor attention this year. Robust issuance, driven by favourable borrowing conditions, heightened...

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GECC Provides Year-end Review

December 9, 2024 7:00 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) is pleased to provide the following synopsis on its business and corporate finance activities in 2024."Fiscal 2024 has been a productive year despite challenges such as high interest rates, high construction costs, government-imposed international student limits, and a tight credit market," commented...

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Renovate.com Bridges Home Improvement Gap by Prequalifying Financing and Connecting Homeowners With Contractors

December 8, 2024 9:00 AM

Renovate.com, a pioneering home improvement platform, is revolutionizing how homeowners tackle renovation projects by offering a one-stop solution to find trusted contractors and get pre-qualified for financing - simultaneously.With a mission to simplify the home improvement process, Renovate.com addresses a critical gap in the market: homeowners often secure contractors without knowing how much financing they qualify for. Renovate.com...

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Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of Chicagoland Branch Transaction

December 6, 2024 6:10 PM

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Old Second Bancorp, Inc. ("Old Second Bancorp") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank ("Old Second"), announced today that Old Second has completed its previously announced purchase of five Illinois branch locations in the Southeast Chicago MSA from First Merchants Bank ("First Merchants"). The closing of the transaction became effective after the close of business on December...

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U & I Financial Corp. Reports Amended and Restated Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

December 6, 2024 4:00 PM

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company (the "Company") for UniBank (the "Bank"), today reported amended and restated results for its third quarter with decreases in Gross Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) on Loans by $8.7 million each, reflecting loan charge offs against the ACL. These were all commercial equipment loans that had the principal balances fully reserved as of September 30, 2024. The Bank also amended and...

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Pacific Premier Bank Partners With FHLBank San Francisco to Award the Center by Lendistry a $100,000 Grant to Help Diverse Small Businesses Become Climate Resilient

December 6, 2024 12:00 PM

The Center by Lendistry (The Center) has been awarded a $100,000 grant to support its efforts to help diverse small businesses adopt sustainable, climate-resilient practices. Provided through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) AHEAD Program in partnership with Pacific Premier Bank, this grant will expand economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs in the transition to a greener economy.Through a...

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Children's Home Society of Idaho Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank to Support Mental Health for Treasure Valley Youth

December 6, 2024 9:30 AM

BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / KeyBank has awarded a $300,000 grant to Children's Home Society of Idaho (the Children's Home) to support expansion of the nonprofit's Care Farm Therapy Program for Treasure Valley children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.The Children's Home provides comprehensive mental health support to children and families through nature-based and animal-assisted therapies, medication...

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The Great Payments Upheaval: A Vision for the Future of Business Value

December 6, 2024 9:00 AM

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Finexio, the leading provider of AP Payments as a Service, is proud to announce the release of The Great Payments Upheaval: Why Software and AI Will Make Payments Fantastic Again, a groundbreaking book authored by Chris Wyatt, Finexio's Chief Strategy Officer. In an era of unprecedented technological change, the book is a visionary exploration of how artificial intelligence and software are...

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Portland CPA Firm, Downing & Co., Launches Fixed Fee Accounting Services for Transparent Financial Management

December 5, 2024 4:11 PM

PORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / In a landscape where over half of accounting firms plan to raise fees in 2025, Portland-based Downing & Co. is taking a different approach. The firm proudly introduces its fixed fee accounting services, offering small businesses and high-net-worth individuals a predictable and transparent solution for managing their finances.This innovative service aligns with a growing national trend toward...

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KeyBank Foundation Invests $3 Million in Eight Cleveland Area Non-Profit Organizations

December 5, 2024 1:25 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / KeyBankChosen community organizations will use grant dollars to improve the lives of Northeast OhioansToday, KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced their support for eight exceptional nonprofit organizations in 2024, providing grants totaling $3 million. This significant financial contribution is aimed at empowering these organizations to further their missions of fostering positive...

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Aflac Employees Add Creative Spice to 2024 Holiday Duck

December 5, 2024 12:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Aflac IncorporatedOriginally published on Aflac NewsroomThis year's Aflac Holiday Duck holds extra special meaning for two employees whose spicey idea helped spark the 2024 theme. Dressed as a holiday baker complete with a festive plaid apron and baker's hat, this year's collectible plush holds in its wings a gingerbread man cookie - something Aflac employees Judy Davis and Miguel Cubas knew over...

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Derwent Investments to Boost AI Stock Allocation in 2025

December 5, 2024 11:15 AM

Singapore-based wealth management concern, Derwent Investments has announced plans to increase its weighting in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in 2025, citing the sector's strong growth potential amidst improving macroeconomic conditions. Despite on-going geopolitical uncertainties, the firm believes AI-driven innovation will continue to transform industries and deliver substantial long-term value. "Artificial intelligence will continue...

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AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (ASFH) Announces Strong Financial Performance for Q3 2024, Eyes Uplisting to a United States Main Market

December 5, 2024 10:30 AM

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading financial ecosystem enabler, proudly announces its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The company, currently listed on the OTCQB venture market in the United States, has demonstrated exceptional growth with a notable increase in revenue and significant improvements in profitability.Q3 2024 Financial HighlightsRevenue Growth: AsiaFIN reported a 15.5% increase in revenue for three (3)...

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Flushing Bank Sponsors Grant Application to Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to Finance Affordable Housing Project

December 5, 2024 9:45 AM

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), announced that Flushing Bank has secured an affordable housing grant on behalf of the Greenburgh Housing Authority who was awarded a $1.9 million grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. The grant will subsidize the redevelopment of a 30-unit senior housing facility...

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Most Impactful’s Research Unveils the Top 100 Insurance Companies Utilizing AI

December 5, 2024 9:00 AM

Most Impactful, a groundbreaking research initiative, announced the findings of its report, Most Impactful Insurance: AI. Through objective analysis of publicly available data, Most Impactful has examined and identified those in insurance making a difference through their use of both traditional and generative AI. The list recognizes the top 100 insurers that are investing in talent, experimenting and implementing this transformative...

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SoDo Main Street District Celebrates 10th Annual Light Up SoDo, Presented by Orlando Credit Union

December 5, 2024 9:00 AM

Light Up SoDo is an annual holiday tradition for those seeking to experience Orlando's thriving SoDo District. Hosted at the Kimco's SoDo Shopping Center [map] by presenting sponsor, Orlando Credit Union, on December 8, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., this year's event promises a vibrant day filled with joy. "Light Up SoDo is an annual event that fosters community and comradery. When people from across Orlando come together at Light Up SoDo, we...

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