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U.S. Treasury Department's CDFI Fund Announces Fiscal Year 2023 NMTC Awards
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

U.S. Treasury Department's CDFI Fund Announces Fiscal Year 2023 NMTC Awards

September 24, 2024 4:15 PM

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund announced the Calendar Year 2023 New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation awards last week. The CDFI Fund awarded $5 billion to 104 Community Development Entities (CDEs) headquartered in 35 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia."For more than two decades, the federal New Markets Tax Credit has been a unique and flexible community development tool, successfully attracting investment...

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Northern Trust and The Talent Tap Host Future Talent Programme
Banking & Financial ServicesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion

Northern Trust and The Talent Tap Host Future Talent Programme

September 24, 2024 1:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / In support of Northern Trust's initiatives to support social mobility and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace our EMEA DE&I and Talent Acquisition teams partnered with The Talent Tap and hosted a vibrant, uplifting, and bespoke student experience as part of their Future Talent Programme at our London office earlier this month.Talent Tap focuses on breaking down the barriers of geography...

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Leading Fintech African M-KOPA Reaches 5 Million Customers, Unlocking $1.5bn in Credit Across 5 Markets
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Leading Fintech African M-KOPA Reaches 5 Million Customers, Unlocking $1.5bn in Credit Across 5 Markets

September 24, 2024 12:45 PM

2024 Annual Impact Report reveals how M-KOPA is deepening digital and financial inclusion across AfricaNEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / M-KOPA (https://M-KOPA.com/), a leading emerging market fintech, announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Two million of these customers have come onboard in the past 15 months.M-KOPA's innovative model makes affordable smartphones...

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fpPathfinder Partners with MoneyTree Solutions to Create Knowledge Integration
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

fpPathfinder Partners with MoneyTree Solutions to Create Knowledge Integration

September 24, 2024 11:25 AM

MUNCIE, IN / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / fpPathfinder and Moneytree Solutions are excited to announce their Knowledge Integration partnership, bringing together their powerful tools to enhance the financial planning experience.As part of this strategic collaboration, Moneytree Solutions' robust financial planning tools will be seamlessly integrated with fpPathfinder's comprehensive checklists, flowcharts, and summary guides. These guides...

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Biz2Credit Highlights the Benefits and Surprising Features of Online Business Term Loans
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Biz2Credit Highlights the Benefits and Surprising Features of Online Business Term Loans

September 24, 2024 11:15 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Biz2Credit announces that online business term loans, often overlooked by entrepreneurs, are an effective tool to address financial challenges and fuel business growth. While the complexity of getting a term loan may seem daunting, they offer significant advantages that help businesses manage cash flow, invest in growth, and overcome financial hurdles.Business term loans provide an upfront lump...

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VSJ Ventures LTD Launches Asset-Backed Fixed Income Bonds
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

VSJ Ventures LTD Launches Asset-Backed Fixed Income Bonds

September 24, 2024 11:10 AM

Reading Time: 3m 30sec.VSJ Ventures LTD announces the launch of its Asset-Backed FIXED-INCOME BONDS, offering investors Stable and High-Yield returns. These Secured Fixed Income Bonds, rated A- by Egan-Jones, are listed on multiple European Exchanges and deliver a 10.25 percent annual coupon rate. Designed to minimize systemic risk while delivering reliable income streams, the bonds are backed by robust assets and reinsured by A+ rated...

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Elliott Wislar, CEO of Clearbrook, Pens Nautical and Business Memoir
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

Elliott Wislar, CEO of Clearbrook, Pens Nautical and Business Memoir

September 24, 2024 10:40 AM

'Voyage to Victory: Stories and Strategies for Resilience, Risk and Reward' Debuts, Spotlighting Mental Fortitude and Next-Gen LeadershipNEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / There is no better time than the present to get back to business and relationship fundamentals like trust and transparency, authenticity, self-reflection, and courageous leadership that empowers others to live out their full potential, according to Elliott...

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High Rise Financial Obtains $100 Million in Financing, Bryant Park Capital Acting as Exclusive Advisor
Banking & Financial ServicesFinancing

High Rise Financial Obtains $100 Million in Financing, Bryant Park Capital Acting as Exclusive Advisor

September 24, 2024 10:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Bryant Park Capital ("BPC") is pleased to report that High Rise Financial, LLC recently secured a $100 million senior secured credit facility with a group of syndicated bank lenders. High Rise Financial was founded by Mark Berookim and Michael Berookim in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.Bryant Park Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to High Rise Financial in arranging...

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Alto Expands Leadership Team with Strategic New Hires
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Alto Expands Leadership Team with Strategic New Hires

September 24, 2024 9:15 AM

Alto, an alternative asset platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets using retirement funds, today announced the appointment of Mark Bruno as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Product and Engineering and Alicia Mcllhinney as Vice President, Head of Marketing."We are continuously adding top talent to our leadership team at Alto and the addition of Alicia and Mark was an easy decision to make," said Scott Harrigan,...

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Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver

September 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Planet MicroCap presents the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER taking place on September 25-26, 2024, where 50 MicroCap public and private companies will be presenting at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver in Vancouver, BC.Event website: www.PlanetMicroCapShowcase.comThe Planet MicroCap Showcase begins on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with back to back keynotes from Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap Discoveries, and Brent Todd,...

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Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver

September 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Planet MicroCap presents the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER taking place on September 25-26, 2024, where 50 MicroCap public and private companies will be presenting at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver in Vancouver, BC.Event website: www.PlanetMicroCapShowcase.comThe Planet MicroCap Showcase begins on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with back to back keynotes from Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap Discoveries, and Brent Todd,...

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Whittier Trust Elevates Dean Byrne to Executive Vice President
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Whittier Trust Elevates Dean Byrne to Executive Vice President

September 24, 2024 9:00 AM

RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Whittier Trust, the oldest multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, is pleased to announce that Dean Byrne, CFA®, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, while continuing to serve as Senior Portfolio Manager and Regional Manager of the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc. In his role, Dean is responsible for leading a team of experienced professionals in delivering customized...

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Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

Keynotes and 50 Companies to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER in association with Small Cap Discoveries on September 25-26, 2024 at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver

September 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Planet MicroCap presents the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER taking place on September 25-26, 2024, where 50 MicroCap public and private companies will be presenting at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver in Vancouver, BC.Event website: www.PlanetMicroCapShowcase.comThe Planet MicroCap Showcase begins on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with back to back keynotes from Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap Discoveries, and Brent Todd,...

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Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Drive Economic Mobility
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Drive Economic Mobility

September 24, 2024 8:30 AM

In collaboration with MIT Solve, Truist Foundation will provide more than $1 million in grants and in-kind services to nonprofits supporting career navigation and workforce developmentCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Truist Foundation announced the launch of its third Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations, to help create career pathways to economic mobility for workers across the U.S. This...

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MoneyWellth Launching Free Personal Finance Course and Interactive Budgeting Simulation for Schools
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

MoneyWellth Launching Free Personal Finance Course and Interactive Budgeting Simulation for Schools

September 24, 2024 8:00 AM

Empowering Financial Equity Through EducationEUGENE, OR / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / MoneyWellth, a leading financial technology company dedicated to promoting financial equity, is thrilled to announce the launch of a free personal finance course and interactive budgeting simulation tailored for classroom use. This innovative educational tool includes a comprehensive 10-part course and an interactive simulation of MoneyWellth's budgeting...

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Alto Global Processing Rebrands as AltoPay to Simplify Online Payments
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Name Change

Alto Global Processing Rebrands as AltoPay to Simplify Online Payments

September 24, 2024 7:15 AM

Alto Global Processing is now AltoPay. Online merchants experience the same great payment solutions with a new look and feel.MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Alto Global Processing has completed an extensive rebranding initiative that includes a refreshed logo and website to accompany the new company name - AltoPay. This strategic rebranding is part of AltoPay's ongoing efforts to simplify payment complexities so businesses can...

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Labeling Sustainable U.S. Soy Around the World
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Labeling Sustainable U.S. Soy Around the World

September 23, 2024 3:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / Package labels share important details about what's inside, where it came from and how it was made. They answer critical questions as people decide what to buy.One frequent question revolves around the sustainability of a given product. More and more people around the world expect sustainable products, prompting businesses to require supply chain sustainability.As sustainability has elevated...

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Which Loans Are Not Forgiven in Bankruptcy?
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Which Loans Are Not Forgiven in Bankruptcy?

September 23, 2024 12:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 /, 2024 / While many people think bankruptcy is an opportunity to clear all their debt with a chance for a clean slate, it's important to realize that bankruptcy is complicated and some debts cannot be discharged.                  This article will uncover how bankruptcy works and some debts and loans that cannot be cleared. We'll also look at some alternatives to bankruptcy, including personal...

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Focus on Hispanic Community Fuels Success of Colorado Barbershop
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Focus on Hispanic Community Fuels Success of Colorado Barbershop

September 23, 2024 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / U.S. BankHusband and wife owners of Durango Barber Salon worked with U.S. Bank to achieve their dreamsOriginally published on U.S. Bank company blogDurango Barber Salon is a Hispanic-owned business that has been serving Colorado Springs, Colorado, for over 20 years. The owners, Luz and Juan Andrade, followed their banker -- Business Access Advisor Chio Scott -- to U.S. Bank in the hopes of...

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ALKEME Acquires Surry Insurance, Expanding Reach in Southeast
Banking & Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

ALKEME Acquires Surry Insurance, Expanding Reach in Southeast

September 23, 2024 10:15 AM

Expanding Presence in Education and Public Entity InsuranceLADERA RANCH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / ALKEME, a Top 35 Insurance Brokerage, announced the acquisition of Surry Insurance, one of North Carolina's oldest and most respected insurance agencies. This strategic move expands ALKEME's footprint into the Southeast and strengthens its position in the education and public entity insurance sectors.ALKEME Acquires Surry Insurance,...

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