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ThriveCart Helps Businesses Prepare for Europe's Changing E-Invoicing Rules
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

ThriveCart Helps Businesses Prepare for Europe's Changing E-Invoicing Rules

September 1, 2026 12:30 PM

ThriveCart, an all-in-one creator commerce, course, and community platform used by more than 75,000 businesses worldwide, today announced support for UBL XML e-invoice downloads. The new capability is designed to help merchants prepare for changing regulatory requirements across Europe and manage invoice data in a structured, machine-readable format.Across the EU, governments are moving away from paper and PDF-only invoicing toward digital...

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Board Member of KEO Capital AB Resigns at His Own Request for Personal Reasons
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

Board Member of KEO Capital AB Resigns at His Own Request for Personal Reasons

September 1, 2026 12:25 PM

KEO Capital (STO:KEOC) - KEO Capital AB ("KEO Capital" or the "Company") announces that board member Hernán Magariños has resigned from the board of directors at his own request for personal reasons, with effect from 1 September 2026.Hernán Magariños was elected as board member at the extraordinary shareholders' meeting in KEO Capital held on 20 August 2026. Pursuant to KEO Capital's articles of association, the board of directors shall consist...

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Whittier Trust Names Chelsea M. Healey Vice President, Associate Counsel
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Whittier Trust Names Chelsea M. Healey Vice President, Associate Counsel

September 1, 2026 11:30 AM

Whittier Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Chelsea M. Healey as Vice President, Associate Counsel.Chelsea will provide strategic legal guidance across Whittier Trust and its affiliates, overseeing core areas including fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations. She will collaborate directly with executive leadership and client service teams to support the firm's strategic...

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Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Aurora, Il
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Aurora, Il

September 1, 2026 11:00 AM

Exit Factor™, a business consulting franchise that specializes in exit planning for small to mid-sized companies, announced today the opening of its newest location in the West and Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. Owner Mike Bushell, who has helped organizations grow, transform, and execute critical business initiatives for over 20 years, will serve as the owner and managing director of Exit Factor of Chicago Southwest.The Exit Factor program is a...

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D. Boral Capital to Sponsor Japan Go IPO Summit 2026 in  Tokyo
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

D. Boral Capital to Sponsor Japan Go IPO Summit 2026 in Tokyo

September 1, 2026 10:20 AM

D. Boral Capital, a relationship-driven investment bank focused on growth issuers and their investors, announces it is a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Japan Go IPO Summit 2026. The Company's Co-head of Investment Banking, Stephanie (Mengjie) Hu, will also participate on a panel during the event. The Japan Go IPO Summit 2026 will take place on September 16th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Tokyo, Japan."The Japan Go IPO Summit will allow our team to...

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MetLife 2025 Sustainability Report: Strengthening Our Communities
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

MetLife 2025 Sustainability Report: Strengthening Our Communities

September 1, 2026 10:05 AM

MetLife and MetLife Foundation's giving and volunteerism help strengthen the resilience of the communities we serve. This work complements our environmental stewardship efforts, forming a cohesive approach to helping communities thrive in multiple ways.Driving Economic Mobility Through GrantmakingMetLife Foundation contributes significantly to communities, with over $1 billion in giving since its inception in 1976. The Foundation seeks to drive...

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KeyBank Debuts Jeremiah Smith Financial Literacy Coloring Book, Launches Statewide Signed Jersey Sweepstakes
Banking & Financial ServicesFinancing

KeyBank Debuts Jeremiah Smith Financial Literacy Coloring Book, Launches Statewide Signed Jersey Sweepstakes

September 1, 2026 9:30 AM

Ohio State Buckeyes Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith and KeyBank are kicking off football season with two exciting initiatives designed to engage and inspire Ohio families: the debut of "The Financial Playbook with Jeremiah Smith", a financial literacy coloring book for children, and a statewide fan sweepstakes that gives football fans the chance to win one of 15 autographed Jeremiah Smith jerseys.The "Financial Playbook with Jeremiah Smith" is a...

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Bank of San Francisco Announces Daniel H. Edelman as Chair of the Board of Directors
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Bank of San Francisco Announces Daniel H. Edelman as Chair of the Board of Directors

September 1, 2026 9:15 AM

Bank of San Francisco ("Bank") (OTCQX:BSFO) today announced that Daniel H. Edelman has assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026, following a planned leadership transition. Edelman succeeds Joseph P. Cristiano, who served as Chair for twenty-one years and will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.Edelman joined the Board in 2009 and was unanimously elected Chair by his fellow directors. He brings...

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Brett Wright Named President of Tortoise Capital
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Brett Wright Named President of Tortoise Capital

September 1, 2026 8:00 AM

Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (Tortoise Capital), a fund manager focused on energy and infrastructure investing, is today announcing that Brett Wright has been named President of the firm, effective September 1.Wright joined Tortoise Capital in September 2024 as the firm's first Chief Revenue Officer, a role in which he was tasked with leading the modernization of the firm's distribution platform. Under Brett's leadership, Tortoise Capital...

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Pelican AI Corp. Receives Final CSE Approval and Announces Commencement of Trading Under Symbol ''PEL''
Banking & Financial ServicesRegulatory

Pelican AI Corp. Receives Final CSE Approval and Announces Commencement of Trading Under Symbol ''PEL''

September 1, 2026 7:00 AM

Pelican AI Corp. (the "Company" or "Pelican") is pleased to announce that the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") has granted final approval for the listing of the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"), and that the Common Shares are expected to commence trading on the CSE at market open on September 1, 2026 under the symbol "PEL".The listing follows completion, on August 27, 2026, of the Company's previously announced reverse...

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Up to $30M to the Winner, Introducing the Three DC-Area Companies Selected for Mauloa's Second SMB Accelerator
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Up to $30M to the Winner, Introducing the Three DC-Area Companies Selected for Mauloa's Second SMB Accelerator

September 1, 2026 5:45 AM

Following the success of its inaugural SMB Accelerator, private equity firm Mauloa once again screened scores of businesses across the DC-area this summer. Today, Mauloa is proud to announce the three companies selected for its second SMB Accelerator: Strategic Factory, Got Electric, and AceCo. Upon the program's conclusion, the winning company will receive an investment offer from Mauloa of $10-30 million.Mauloa Founding Partner, Andrew Sachs...

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CRI Merges In Morrison & Smith, Expanding Alabama Footprint
Banking & Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

CRI Merges In Morrison & Smith, Expanding Alabama Footprint

September 1, 2026 4:37 AM

Top 25** nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) announced today the addition of Tuscaloosa-based public accounting firm Morrison & Smith, LLP. This merger gives CRI a foothold in Tuscaloosa and broadens its client reach in western Alabama. The Morrison & Smith team will continue to serve clients from their existing office, now operating under the CRI name.Founded in 1951, Morrison & Smith is among Tuscaloosa's...

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Aftura Is Helping Retirees Turn Account Balances Into a Clearer Income Picture
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Aftura Is Helping Retirees Turn Account Balances Into a Clearer Income Picture

August 31, 2026 4:20 PM

The generation holding the largest share of U.S. household wealth is moving through retirement with a critical disadvantage: accumulated assets do not automatically become reliable, predictable retirement income.Millions of Americans have spent decades saving through 401(k)s, IRAs, 403(b)s, brokerage accounts, and other market-based investments. But an account balance alone does not explain how much income those assets may support, how market...

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Report for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

Report for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

August 31, 2026 12:30 PM

KEO Capital (STO:KEOC)Highlights(All amounts are in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise noted. Since the second quarter 2026 was the first quarter for the continued operations, no comparison numbers are available.)Second Quarter 2026On April 2, 2026, KEO Capital AB completed the business combination with KEO World. The consideration transferred consisted of newly issued shares and contingent consideration in the form of earn-out...

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KEO Capital and Lionheart Agree Not to Extend the Exclusivity Period for Proposed Business Combination Involving KEO Energy
Banking & Financial ServicesRegulatory

KEO Capital and Lionheart Agree Not to Extend the Exclusivity Period for Proposed Business Combination Involving KEO Energy

August 31, 2026 12:15 PM

KEO Capital AB (publ) ("KEO Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Stockholm:KEOC) and Lionheart Holdings ("Lionheart") today announced that the proposed business combination between Maha Energy Indiana, Inc. ("KEO Energy") and Lionheart, as contemplated in the previously announced non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI"), was not consummated during the agreed exclusivity period. Following constructive discussions, the parties have mutually agreed not...

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KeyBank Opens New Black Diamond Branch, Donates $20,000 to Local Nonprofits
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

KeyBank Opens New Black Diamond Branch, Donates $20,000 to Local Nonprofits

August 31, 2026 11:30 AM

KeyBank officially opened its new full-service branch in Black Diamond with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together community leaders, local business owners, residents, and bank representatives. The new branch, located at 32500 Main Street, reflects the bank's continued investment in one of King County's fastest-growing communities.As part of the celebration, KeyBank announced two community donations totaling $20,000. The Black Diamond...

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Chesapeake Bank Announces Casey Porter as Incoming President for Chesapeake Payment Systems
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Chesapeake Bank Announces Casey Porter as Incoming President for Chesapeake Payment Systems

August 31, 2026 11:20 AM

Chesapeake Bank announces that Casey Porter has joined Chesapeake Payment Systems (CPS) as President and will succeed Kate Root, who plans to retire at the end of 2026 after a distinguished career leading the division.A division of Chesapeake Bank since 1995, Chesapeake Payment Systems is headquartered at the Chesapeake Tech Center just outside of Williamsburg in Norge, Virginia, and provides payment acceptance and processing solutions for...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. (Nasdaq: SCATU) in Connection with its $76,526,300 Initial Public Offering
Banking & Financial ServicesIPO

D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. (Nasdaq: SCATU) in Connection with its $76,526,300 Initial Public Offering

August 31, 2026 11:15 AM

On August 27, 2026, Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. (NASDAQ:SCATU) (the "Company"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced the closing of its initial public offering of 7,652,630 units at $10.00 per unit, which includes the partial exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase an additional 152,630 units to cover over-allotments. The gross proceeds from the offering were $76,526,300 before deducting underwriting discounts and...

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FII Institute Announces Leading Global Finance and Investment Speakers for FII10
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

FII Institute Announces Leading Global Finance and Investment Speakers for FII10

August 31, 2026 9:25 AM

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a distinguished group of global leaders from across finance, investment, technology, and business who will speak at the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference.FII Institute Announces Leading Global Finance and Investment Speakers for FII10 / Source: FII Institute (EZ Newswire) FII10 Week will take place in Riyadh from Monday, October 26, to Thursday, October 29,...

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Sweetag Raises $7.4M in Funding, Accelerating Its Delivery of Native AI Origination, Servicing, and Capital Markets Solutions for AG Lenders
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Sweetag Raises $7.4M in Funding, Accelerating Its Delivery of Native AI Origination, Servicing, and Capital Markets Solutions for AG Lenders

August 31, 2026 8:30 AM

SweetAg, the industry leader in AI-powered agricultural fintech, continues to scale at a rapid pace as investors, lenders, co-ops and agribusinesses deploy its unified fintech infrastructure. Today, SweetAg announces $7.4M in funding led by Diagram, Builders VC and Cooperative Ventures. With this capital, SweetAg plans to fuel further growth for its client base, providing the only modern enterprise software built specifically for agriculture...

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