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Openly Selects Ecopia AI's Building-Based Geocoding to Power Accurate Risk Assessment for Underwriting
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Openly Selects Ecopia AI's Building-Based Geocoding to Power Accurate Risk Assessment for Underwriting

December 14, 2023 10:30 AM

Openly selects Ecopia AI's Building-Based Geocoding to enhance risk assessment accuracy during the residential P&C underwriting process.TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Today, Ecopia AI (Ecopia) announces that Openly has selected Building-Based Geocoding to fuel high-precision risk assessment during the underwriting process. Openly's user base of independent property and casualty (P&C) insurance agents across 21 states will now be...

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Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

"Go for It!" How the Regions Foundation Is Supporting Veterans' Success

December 14, 2023 9:45 AM

This initiative helps veterans across the U.S. turn military experience into small-business growth.CHATTANOOGA, TN / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Regions BankBy Veleka FinchStirred by the 9/11 terror attacks and a desire to serve his country, Barry Brock enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in November 2001.From 2002 to 2006, Brock was part of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment at Camp LeJeune. He deployed to Iraq twice and fought in the...

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Helping Homebuyers in Today’s Market
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Helping Homebuyers in Today’s Market

December 14, 2023 9:45 AM

Five questions with Fred Bolstad, who oversees retail home lending at U.S. BankNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / U.S. Bank Photo: Fred Bolstad, Retail Home Lending, U.S. Bank. Originally published on U.S. Bank company blogBuying a home can be stressful. Add rising interest rates, stubbornly low inventory and continued concerns of a looming recession, and it can be downright mindboggling to navigate the market.At U.S. Bank,...

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Katie Kowalski Joins Fairtrade America as New Director of Commercial Partnerships
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Katie Kowalski Joins Fairtrade America as New Director of Commercial Partnerships

December 14, 2023 9:30 AM

Combining a passion for global equality and industry expertise, Kowalski will accelerate commercial partnerships and growth at a critical inflection point in Fairtrade America's trajectoryWASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Fairtrade America, the world's most recognized label for social justice and sustainability is pleased to announce that Katie Kowalski has joined the organization as director of commercial partnerships. Kowalski...

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Girl Scouts of Western Washington Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank
Banking & Financial ServicesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank

December 14, 2023 9:15 AM

Funds will help promote diversity and access by encouraging participation and removing barriers for historically excluded youthSEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / KeyBank has made a $150,000 grant to Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The funds will be used to help facilitate participation by historically excluded communities in Girl Scout programming and camp...

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Alto and Alumni Ventures Announce Partnership Offering Access to AI Investments
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Alto and Alumni Ventures Announce Partnership Offering Access to AI Investments

December 14, 2023 9:15 AM

Strategic partnership offers accredited investors access to an exclusive AI FundNASHVILLE, TN / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Alto, a platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets using their retirement funds, today announced a new partnership with Alumni Ventures, a venture capital firm offering access to individual accredited investors. Alumni Ventures is making the fourth iteration of its AI Fund available on the Alto...

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Pendella Technologies Forges Strategic Alliance With Hyke to Revolutionize Individual Life Insurance Coverage
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Pendella Technologies Forges Strategic Alliance With Hyke to Revolutionize Individual Life Insurance Coverage

December 14, 2023 9:00 AM

FORT MYERS, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Pendella Technologies, a dynamic and rapidly expanding technology company committed to eradicating bias in life insurance, proudly announces a strategic partnership with HYKE, a cutting-edge technology firm renowned for empowering consumers with insights into protection gaps within their financial profiles.The collaborative venture between Pendella Technologies and HYKE marks a significant...

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Apiture CEO Chris Babcock Named Top Innovator in 2023 WilmingtonBiz 100
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Apiture CEO Chris Babcock Named Top Innovator in 2023 WilmingtonBiz 100

December 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Babcock recognized as regional leader for the fourth consecutive yearWILMINGTON, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Chris Babcock, CEO of Apiture, a leading digital banking solutions provider, has been named an Innovator in the Wilmington Business Journal's 2023 WilmingtonBiz Top 100. The program acknowledges 100 influential Power Players, Innovators, Connectors, and Rising Stars who shape the business landscape of Southeastern North...

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Versapay Welcomes Yantra as a Versapay Premier Partner
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Versapay Welcomes Yantra as a Versapay Premier Partner

December 14, 2023 8:00 AM

As a Versapay Premier Partner, Yantra will leverage the VersaPartner program's full suite of top-tier market solutions to enhance the value it provides to clients.MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Versapay, the leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable (AR), announced today that Yantra, a management and technology consulting firm and leader in enterprise and financial systems including NetSuite, Salesforce and other Oracle Fusion...

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BNY Mellon Migrates Its Proxy Voting Service Onto Proxymity for Clients Investing in the UK
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

BNY Mellon Migrates Its Proxy Voting Service Onto Proxymity for Clients Investing in the UK

December 14, 2023 4:00 AM

Delivers access to transparent and real-time digital communications through Proxymity Vote Connect TotalLONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Proxymity, the leading digital investor communications platform, announces the launch of its digital proxy voting service - Proxymity Vote Connect Total (VCT) - to BNY Mellon clients in the UK in time for the 2023 voting season. The launch follows Proxymity and BNY Mellon's launch of VCT in...

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Investment Evolution Credit PLC Announces Admission to Trading and First Day of Dealings
Banking & Financial ServicesRegulatory

Investment Evolution Credit PLC Announces Admission to Trading and First Day of Dealings

December 14, 2023 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Investment Evolution Credit plc (AQSE:IEC), a United Kingdom registered fintech group that operates in the financial services sector, specialising in online consumer loan, announces that trading in its ordinary shares will commence on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market ("AQSE") at 8:00 a.m., today (14 December 2023), under the ticker "IEC" and ISIN: GB00BPQC9525.The Company has been admitted to...

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2024 Sound Money Index Highlights Problematic States, Positive Reforms
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

2024 Sound Money Index Highlights Problematic States, Positive Reforms

December 13, 2023 4:40 PM

With inflation, debt, and financial instability continuing to make headlines, a new national scorecard exposes Vermont, New Jersey, Maine, and Minnesota as America's absolute worst states for sound money, while Wyoming, South Dakota, Alaska, and New Hampshire came out on top in the rankings.CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / With inflation, debt, and financial instability continuing to make headlines, a new national scorecard...

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Castle Harlan - Advised by Triago - Invests in Baja Aqua-Farms, a World Leader in Bluefin Tuna Ranching
Banking & Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

Castle Harlan - Advised by Triago - Invests in Baja Aqua-Farms, a World Leader in Bluefin Tuna Ranching

December 13, 2023 3:20 PM

Castle Harlan and its partners, Continental Grain Company, Organización Cultiba SAB de CV, and Equity Group Investments (EGI), seek to accelerate Baja's future growthNEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / Castle Harlan, a New York based private equity firm, and its partners announce the majority acquisition of Baja Aqua-Farms (the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated Bluefin tuna rancher based in Baja California, Mexico. The...

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MetLife Foundation Announces Recipients of Its $10 Million Fund Aimed at Addressing the Income and Wealth Divide
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

MetLife Foundation Announces Recipients of Its $10 Million Fund Aimed at Addressing the Income and Wealth Divide

December 13, 2023 3:15 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / MetLife, Inc.Grants awarded to 24 non-profit organizations from communities across the United States through the Foundation's Accelerating Commitment to Equity Innovation FundMetLifeMetLife Foundation announced the 24 non-profit recipients of its two-year, $10 million Accelerating Commitment to Equity Innovation Fund (ACE Innovation Fund). The fund aims to democratize access to capital for...

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Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Hiring of a New Managing Director
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Hiring of a New Managing Director

December 13, 2023 2:15 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com) a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Ballinger, Managing DirectorMr. Ballinger is a seasoned wealth management professional with over 40 years of experience as a financial professional. Mr. Ballinger gained his experience working at PaineWebber/UBS and then Smith...

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NWPS Expands Business Development Team
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

NWPS Expands Business Development Team

December 13, 2023 12:00 PM

Delivering tailored, open-architecture solutions for workplace retirement plansSEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / NWPS is pleased to announce the commitment to and expansion of our business development team. During 2023, we added three new representatives having seasoned experience and credentials. "The addition of these talented, experienced team members will accelerate NWPS' momentum toward winning new recordkeeping and...

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Announcing Climate Vault’s 2023 Carbon Champion Award Winners
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Announcing Climate Vault’s 2023 Carbon Champion Award Winners

December 13, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / At Climate Vault, we're proud to be building a community of Carbon Champions that span a variety of industries, from Finance to Higher Education to Beauty to Design. Regardless of the industry our Carbon Champions are in, they all embody these five key characteristics: Strategist, Amplifier, Innovator, Game Changer, and Catalyst.Late last year, we decided to create a new award program that would...

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Forest Investment Associates Announces New President, Executive Changes
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Forest Investment Associates Announces New President, Executive Changes

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / Forest Investment Associates (FIA), a global SEC-registered investment adviser of sustainable forest investments, is proud to announce that Mike Cerchiaro will elevate to President and CEO and chair the firm's Executive Committee effective Jan. 1, 2024. Additionally, Andrew Boutwell will step into the role of Senior Managing Director to lead FIA's newly consolidated Investment Management Team.FIA...

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Wells Fargo Volunteers Join Forces To Build 27 Homes in Charlotte With Habitat for Humanity
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Wells Fargo Volunteers Join Forces To Build 27 Homes in Charlotte With Habitat for Humanity

December 13, 2023 9:30 AM

VOLUNTEERING & GIVING December 8, 2023 Wells Fargo volunteers join forces to build 27 homes in Charlotte with Habitat for Humanity The 2023 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project was hosted by country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / Nine years ago, May heard about a nonprofit organization that helps people in their communities - and around the world - build and improve affordable...

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$400,000 Investment by the KeyBank Foundation to Help Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Expand Food Justice and Family Equity Efforts
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

$400,000 Investment by the KeyBank Foundation to Help Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Expand Food Justice and Family Equity Efforts

December 13, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / KeyBankFunding will support Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region's Health & Wellness Division which serves thousands of Capital Region residents with unmet needsThe KeyBank Foundation is investing $400,000 to help Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region expand its efforts to provide more accessible, responsive, and comprehensive service to community members facing food insecurity and acute...

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