KeyBank Invests $480,000 in Central State University to Establish the KeyBank Scholars Program, Provide Tuition Support for Students

September 11, 2024 10:20 AM

The program will be a robust scholarship and student development intervention to enhance the student experience and promote long term student success outcomesNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2024 / KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced an investment of $480,000 in Ohio's only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State University (CSU). Grant dollars given to...

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Fixed-Rate Annuities: Lock in High Rate Now

September 11, 2024 10:08 AM

Buyers can get up to 5.66% annually for a five-year fixed-rate annuity or 5.25% for a two-year product, for example, but those high rates aren't likely to last long."Rates have already come down a bit, and I expect they'll drop more," says Ken Nuss, CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, an online annuity marketplace. Forecasters expect the Federal Reserve Bank to cut interest rates in September, he points out.Annuities often outperform bonds or CDs, plus...

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Webster Bank Finance Labs Proud to Partner With Local Nonprofits

September 11, 2024 10:00 AM

STAMFORD, CT / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2024 / As students head #BacktoSchool, we're proud to help prepare them for success through our network of Webster Finance Lab partnerships with nonprofits throughout our footprint. We applaud our partners -- @YPIE, @EagleAcademyFoundation, @WBGC (Wakeman Boys&Girls Club), @YWCAGreaterHartford and @TheHIspanicCoalitionofGreaterWaterbury for their efforts to provide financial empowerment opportunities for...

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Legendary Coach Dawn Staley Helps Give Sickle Cell Patients a Voice With My Special Aflac Duck(R)

September 11, 2024 9:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2024 / Aflac IncorporatedOriginally published on Aflac NewsroomWhen your view of the world is through the lens of a disease that can often cause pain and require more frequent doctor visits, finding comfort is imperative. That is a reality for the approximately 100,000 Americans impacted by sickle cell disease,1 including more than 4,000 in South Carolina alone.2That's why, in July, three-time women's...

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FTSE Russell US Wealth Survey Results

September 11, 2024 9:00 AM

Cautious on Economy & the Election, US Investors Empowered by Index Funds & Financial AdvisorsFTSE Russell US Wealth survey finds US presidential election tops list of investors' concerns - nearly all believe election will impact their finances but only 21% will adjust their portfolios.Index funds making investors more assured: Investors in index funds are three times more likely to be optimistic about the likely performance of their portfolios...

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Grasshopper Grows Digital Banking Team with Four Strategic Hires

September 11, 2024 9:00 AM

Grasshopper, the client-first digital bank built for the business and innovation economy, today announced the addition of four key hires to its Digital Banking team:Rob Burnett has joined as Director of Startup BankingVince Peterson as Vice President of Embedded FinanceNate Gruendemann as Product ManagerVince Magpayo as SMB/SBA Digital Loan SpecialistThese appointments underscore Grasshopper's commitment to not only investing in cutting-edge...

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Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (TPZ) Declares Monthly Distribution

September 10, 2024 6:05 PM

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE:TPZ) today declared the September monthly distribution of $0.105 per share payable on Sept. 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on Sept. 23, 2024.You should not draw any conclusions about TPZ's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of TPZ's distribution policy.TPZ estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains;...

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Sangoma Technologies to Present & Participate in 1x1 Meetings at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024 in association with Small Cap Discoveries on Thursday, September 26, 2024

September 10, 2024 5:00 PM

Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX:STC)(Nasdaq:SANG) ("Sangoma" or the "Company"), a leading business communications platform provider, today announced that it will be presenting and participating in 1x1 meetings at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024 in association with Small Cap Discoveries on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM (Local Time -PST). Charles Salameh, Chief Executive Officer, will be hosting the presentation and...

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abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Declare Quarterly Dividend

September 10, 2024 4:27 PM

The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the "Fund"), has declared a cash distribution of $0.328125 per share of the Fund's 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (NYSE:ACP PRA) ("Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution is payable on September 30, 2024, to holders of Series A Preferred Shares of record on September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024).The Series A Preferred Shares trade on the NYSE under...

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JD Bancshares and JD Bank Announce Leadership Succession

September 10, 2024 4:15 PM

The Board of Directors of JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) (the "Company") announced today that Paul E. Brummett, II has been appointed President of the Company, and Chief Executive Officer of JD Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, effective October 1, 2024. Mr. Brummett will also join the Boards of Directors of the Company and JD Bank as of the same date. Mr. Brummett will succeed Bruce W. Elder, who has led the Company and JD Bank since...

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution of $0.1175 Per Share

September 10, 2024 4:15 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of September 2024 of $0.1175 per common share, payable as noted below.The following dates apply to the declared distribution:Ex-Date: September 20, 2024Record Date: September 20, 2024Payable Date: September 30, 2024Per Share Amount: $0.1175Based on the Fund's current...

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Orlando Credit Union Sponsors Hispanic Chamber's CEO Series

September 10, 2024 3:00 PM

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The CEO Series is a premiere intimate conversation occurring once per quarter in Orlando and is hosted by The Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando with sponsorship from Orlando Credit Union. "Our goal in sponsorship is to enable access to information of C-Suite leaders making the decisions that impact our community," stated David Duncan, Orlando Credit Union Vice President of Marketing and...

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Power Source: Regions and a Community Partner Create Job Opportunities in Memphis

September 10, 2024 2:30 PM

One workforce program is doing far more than teaching students valuable job skills. It's amplifying their self-confidence by encouraging them to defy limitations.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Regions Bank By Kim BorgesRegions Bank supports workforce development programs that help people get ready to succeed in well-paying jobs. One of those programs is conducted by Peer Power Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, a tutoring...

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Inspira Financial’s Study Reveals Increased Contributions Among Workers With Both HSAs and LPFSAs

September 10, 2024 1:00 PM

The report suggests that workers could do more to take full advantage of these accounts.OAK BROOK, IL / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Inspira Financial, a leading provider of health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions, today released a first-of-its kind study that examines the behavior of individuals who own both a health savings account (HSA) and a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). The key finding shows that...

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Aption Secures $2.4M to Revolutionize Venture Wealth Management for Founders & Employees Through Equity Pooling

September 10, 2024 12:00 PM

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Aption, the pioneering platform dedicated to helping startup founders and early employees diversify and protect their equity, proudly announces the successful completion of a $2.4 million funding round. Led by Motivate VC and Recursive Ventures, with participation from Carthona Capital, this investment reflects strong confidence in Aption's mission to reshape equity wealth management.The...

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ALKEME Insurance Hosts Successful Third Annual ALKEME Week and CarrierVerse Event

September 10, 2024 12:00 PM

August event drew over 500 attendees in Huntington Beach, CaliforniaLADERA RANCH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / ALKEME, a Top 35 Insurance Brokerage, recently concluded its third annual ALKEME Week in Huntington Beach, California from August 21-23, 2024. The highlight of the week was the CarrierVerse event, which brought together over 75 carriers, 40 ALKEME agency partners, and more than 500 attendees.ALKEME Insurance Hosts Successful...

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Banker Shares How an Employee Program Helped Him Find Confidence, Community

September 10, 2024 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / U.S. Bank:The company's Thrive Thursday program helps connect team members to each other, U.S. Bank strategy and company culture Donte Turnage, who works at the Hyde Park branch in Cincinnati, says the bank's Thrive Thursday program has helped him feel more connected with his colleagues.Originally published on U.S. Bank company blogWhen Donte Turnage started as a client relationship...

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Hakken Capital and Eshbal Functional Foods to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase

September 10, 2024 10:00 AM

Hakken Capital Corp (TSXV:HAKK.P), and Eshbal Functional Foods ("Eshbal"), a company offering over 300 products and specialized in manufacturing gluten-free, vegan alternative and other "Better for You" products, announces it will be presenting and participating in 1x1 meetings at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024 in association with Small Cap Discoveries on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:30pm (Local Time -PST). Tomer Bar-Meir...

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Optima Tax Relief Named to 2024 Forbes Advisor 'Best Of' List for Tax Relief Services

September 10, 2024 10:00 AM

The national tax firm was recognized for outstanding customer service, transparency, and industry leadershipSANTA ANA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Optima Tax Relief is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2024 Forbes Advisor ‘Best Of' list for Tax Relief Services. This prestigious recognition highlights Optima's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional tax relief services to individuals and businesses facing IRS...

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Orlando Credit Union Launches New Secured Credit Card to Support Credit Growth for Members

September 10, 2024 10:00 AM

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Orlando Credit Union (OCU) proudly announces the introduction of its new Secured VISA Smart Credit Card, designed to help members build and strengthen their credit. This innovative product offers a secured line of credit with a minimum deposit of $200, providing a straightforward path to credit improvement. Apply for Orlando Credit Union's Secured VISA Smart Credit Card. The Orlando Credit Union...

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