Empowering People and the Planet to Thrive With Ellen Jackowski of Mastercard

July 17, 2024 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / Mastercard Originally published by The Impact Podcast with John ShegerianEllen Jackowski is Chief  Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she is spearheading the integration of the company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, such as reaching net-zero...

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Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Continue to Decline

July 17, 2024 10:09 AM

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / There were 300 announced insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2024, down 20% from 385 in the same period in 2023, according to OPTIS Partners' M&A database.It was the lowest first-half total in four years and 26% below the previous five-year first-half average. For six consecutive quarters, the deal count has fallen below the long-term trend line."The current rate of...

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Top Real Estate Investing Trends for 2024

July 17, 2024 10:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / Although the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global health emergency in 2023, residual effects of the quarantines remain. As the experts at Yieldstreet have noted, one of the sectors experiencing an ongoing paradigm shift is real estate investing. The swing toward remote work has created a number of potential opportunities. Here are some top real estate investing trends for...

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Stratyfy Partners with Prism Data to Help Lenders Make More Informed Decisions by Harnessing Cash Flow Data

July 17, 2024 9:10 AM

Stratyfy, a women-led fintech confronting bias in AI and optimizing credit risk decisions with transparent machine learning solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with Prism Data, a leading cash flow underwriting and data analytics platform.Prism Data pioneered modern cash flow underwriting that uses digital deposit account data to expand access to credit for millions of consumers who lack traditional credit history or for whom...

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Jifiti Introduces Tap Now, Pay Later(TM), Enabling Banks to Easily Deploy Their Loans Through All of the Leading Digital Wallets at Any Point of Sale

July 17, 2024 9:00 AM

With Jifiti's Tap Now, Pay Later™ technology, banks and lenders can easily deploy their loans via any of the leading digital wallets, such as Apple Pay, enabling them to scale their loan volumes, convert more customers from ‘lend' to ‘spend' and capture market share at the point of sale.COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / Jifiti, a global embedded lending technology company, announced today the release of its Tap Now, Pay Later™...

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MoneyWellth Launches Consumer-Facing App to Empower Financial Equity for All

July 17, 2024 8:00 AM

From Business to Business to Business to Consumer: MoneyWellth's Budgeting App Now Available to General PublicEUGENE, OR / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / MoneyWellth, a pioneering financial technology company dedicated to fostering financial equity, is thrilled to announce the public launch of its highly acclaimed budgeting app. Previously available exclusively to business-to-business (B2B) consumers, the MoneyWellth app is now accessible to...

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MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Demonstrating Employee Care

July 17, 2024 8:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / MetLife, Inc.MetLife Sustainability ReportOur ApproachMetLife's commitment to building confident futures energizes colleagues and creates an environment in which everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), "All Together Possible," is our promise to deliver on this commitment through comprehensive and inclusive benefits, services and experiences for our...

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MyPerfectFinancialAdvisor Rebrands as BenFi to Reflect on Its Investor-First Mission

July 17, 2024 8:00 AM

MyPerfectFinancialAdvisor, the premier matchmaker between investors and financial advisors, has launched its new brand identity and website as BenFi. www.gobenfi.com is the nation's only service to find a financial advisor where the investor is first and the advisor second, investors are given specific advice on which advisor is ideal for them, and where the investor is in total control of when to reach out to the advisor.MIDDLEBURY, CT /...

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Cashmere Valley Bank Reports Robust Year-to-Date Earnings of $13.9 Million

July 16, 2024 11:00 PM

Cashmere Valley Bank (OTCQX:CSHX) ("Bank"), announced quarterly earnings of $6.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Year-to-date earnings totaled $13.9 million as compared to $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Year-to-date diluted earnings per share equaled $3.58, representing an increase of $0.21 per share, or 6.1%. Quarterly diluted earnings per share totaled $1.71 in the second quarter, an increase of $0.32 per...

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ZoneSage Introduces Leading Accounting Product for Short-Term Rentals and Airbnb Hosts

July 16, 2024 4:05 PM

ZoneSage is proud to announce the launch of its new, cutting-edge accounting product designed specifically for short-term rental owners and Airbnb hosts. As the #1 accounting solution in this niche market, ZoneSage aims to streamline financial management for rental property owners, offering a unique blend of simplicity and efficiency. Introducing ZoneSage: The Solution to Short-Term Rental Accounting ChallengesManaging finances for short-term...

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U & I Financial Corp. and UniBank Name Stephanie Yoon Chief Executive Officer; Adds New Directors

July 16, 2024 4:00 PM

LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company (the "Company") of UniBank (the "Bank"), announced today that the Board of Directors selected Stephanie Yoon as the permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company and Bank, effective July 16, 2024. She will also join the respective Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank (collectively "the Boards").Yoon is a 13-year veteran of the...

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FIMC Names Steve Ott as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

July 16, 2024 2:45 PM

FIMC is proud to announce that Steve Ott has partnered with FIMC as it expands its distribution capabilities into the worksite space, specifically through partnerships with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs).Steve brings a wealth of experience in business development and sales, having previously led such efforts at Payroll Funding.Steve Ott,Vice President ofStrategic Partnerships "I am excited to work with the team at FIMC", said Steve....

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Inspira Financial Joins Forces With ​​RideAmigos to Transform the Commute Experience

July 16, 2024 10:15 AM

The collaboration will enhance commuter benefits, helping employees save money while boosting office attendance, corporate sustainability, and employee engagement initiativesOAK BROOK, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / Inspira Financial, a leading provider of health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions, has come together with RideAmigos Commute Hub, a technology platform used by a fast-growing number of companies to personalize the...

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Northwestern Mutual Awarded Sixth Consecutive Top-Score on National Disability Equality Index

July 16, 2024 9:45 AM

MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / Northwestern Mutual announced today that the company earned its sixth consecutive top-score on the Disability Equality Index®. The recognition is a comprehensive benchmarking tool designed to recognize companies that are advancing inclusion practices and building a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions to achieve disability inclusion and equality."We're thrilled to receive a top-score on the...

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Jackie VanderBrug Receives 2024 Joan Bavaria Award

July 16, 2024 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / Franklin TempletonPutnam Investments' Jackie VanderBrug has been announced as one of three winners of the 2024 Joan Bavaria Award, which is awarded for catalysing positive change in the capital markets. This year's award specifically recognizes the influential and collaborative work in developing the field of gender lens investing*. The award continues the legacy of the late Joan Bavaria, whose...

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ALKEME Hires Troy Chakarun as Chief Growth Officer

July 16, 2024 9:30 AM

Financial industry veteran brings decades of experience driving successful growth initiatives to fuel growth at ALKEMELADERA RANCH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / ALKEME, a Top 40 Insurance Brokerage, is excited to announce the appointment of Troy Chakarun as the new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the financial services sector, Chakarun brings a wealth of experience and a proven track...

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Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Entry Into Claims Sale Agreement

July 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell two separate packages of mining claims generally known as the Eagle Lake claims and the Whitefish Lake claims, respectively (together, the "Claims"), located approximately 350 km northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario (the "Transaction"). The Claims are comprised of 2,923 mineral claims covering approximately 61,093...

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Transparent, Secure Luxury Watch and Jewelry Loans - Qollateral Changes How Lending is Done

July 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Borrowers now get secure short-term collateral loans on luxury assets, plus quick cash based on an item's highest secondary market value-all with Qollateral's unique brand of customer service.NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / Qollateral, a nationwide collateral lender based in New York City, announces that it is making it increasingly easy for individuals to turn their luxury watch and jewelry pieces into safe and secure funding. They...

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Global Education Communities Corp. Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results

July 15, 2024 6:45 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) is pleased to report that it has filed on SEDAR+ its consolidated financial statements ("Q3 2024 Financial Statements") and related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for its third quarter of fiscal 2024 ended May 31, 2024 (collectively, the "Q3 Filing"). The following is selected financial...

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Celebrating a Century of Service — Heritage Bank of St. Tammany

July 15, 2024 4:30 PM

Heritage Bank of St. Tammany celebrates its centennial in Covington, LA. Heritage Bank has expanded to four branches, focusing on community service and financial success. Celebrations include a $100 account credit for new checking accounts, monthly raffles, and community events.COVINGTON, LA / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / Heritage Bank of St. Tammany marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its centennial anniversary. Established in...

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