Banking & Finance

The SBB Research Group Foundation Sponsors Boston Dance Alliance

July 7, 2026 9:15 AM

Boston Dance Alliance collaborated in a volunteer initiative alongside the SBB Research Group Foundation, which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program. Volunteers participated in the Cambridge Dance Company Informal Showcase at Mass Motion in Allston, Massachusetts. The showcase provided an opportunity for dancers to share the work they had developed over the previous eight months while engaging audience members...

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Fintech Sandbox Announces Ninth Annual Boston Fintech Week, Convening Leaders to Explore the Future of Intelligent Finance

July 7, 2026 9:00 AM

Fintech Sandbox, the nonprofit providing early‑stage fintech startups with free access to critical datasets and infrastructure, today announced details for Boston Fintech Week 2026. The ninth edition of the event will take place September 22-25 and focus on the theme "Fintech That Thinks." Organized by Fintech Sandbox, Boston Fintech Week will once again be anchored by the Fintech Sandbox Innovation Forum, the event's flagship two-day...

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Disbo Launches Bank-to-Bank, IOLTA-Compliant Settlement Disbursements for Plaintiff Law Firms

July 7, 2026 7:00 AM

"As a law firm owner, I'm in Hawaii right now. I don't own a checkbook. I don't own a printer. And I just sent money out of a trust account to a doctor's bank in Los Angeles - tracked, reconciled, and compliant - from my phone." That's Nathan Sumekh describing the problem his new company was built to erase. Sumekh co-founded Legal Soft, where he spent a decade building the back office for more than 1,000 law firms. The one thing he could never...

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Hilbert Group Launches Hilbert Finance

July 7, 2026 5:20 AM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) - Hilbert Finance, built on the Nordark platform, will become Hilbert Group's dedicated business vertical for institutional crypto lending, financial infrastructure and future licensed financial services. Hilbert Group AB (Nasdaq First North: HILB B) today announced the launch of Hilbert Finance, a new business vertical alongside the Group's asset management operations, supporting Hilbert's continued...

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Best Gold IRA Companies Report By Gold IRA USA - Goldco Named Best Overall

July 6, 2026 2:50 PM

Gold IRA USA, an independent precious metals education and Gold IRA company review platform, has released its latest Best Gold IRA Companies Report, naming Goldco the Best Overall Gold IRA Company. The report was created to help retirement savers better understand the Gold IRA industry and compare leading precious metals companies based on reputation, customer service, retirement account support, educational resources, transparency, and the...

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Avidbank Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Results After-Market on Thursday, July 23, 2026

July 6, 2026 2:05 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) ("Avidbank Holdings") announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of the earnings results on the Avidbank website at www.avidbank.com under About Us, Investor Relations. Avidbank Holdings will host a conference call on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) / 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to...

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Union First Funding Highlights A+ BBB Standing and No-Fee, Transparent Debt Consolidation

July 6, 2026 1:00 PM

Union First Funding, a national debt-consolidation referral service, is reinforcing its commitment to transparent, consumer-first lending by highlighting the trust signals that set its program apart: an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, no origination or consultation fees, and a clearly disclosed 6% to 19.99% APR range with no mid-contract rate increases. As more Americans look for a way out of high-interest credit card cycles, Union...

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Driving Growth, Increasing Impact: PNC Latest Corporate Responsibility Report Underscores Investments That Matter

July 6, 2026 10:30 AM

A message from Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Stacy Juchno For more than 160 years, PNC's strategy has been focused on the communities and people we serve. PNC's investment in and collaboration with our employees, communities, customers, and shareholders directly reflect the strength and character of our company. When our communities thrive, we thrive. As I step into the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer role, I'm honored to share...

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Borrowers With Imperfect Credit Have More Financing Options Than Many Realize

July 6, 2026 10:00 AM

Access to financing remains a significant concern for millions of consumers and entrepreneurs with less-than-perfect credit histories. However, industry experts say a growing number of lending solutions are expanding opportunities for borrowers who may not qualify for traditional financing. Many consumers mistakenly believe that a lower credit score automatically prevents them from obtaining funding. In reality, lenders are increasingly...

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FinTech Pioneer Braheem Passe Faces Highly Irregular Legal Actions Amid Questions Over Court Process

July 4, 2026 4:50 PM

Braheem Passe, founder of Cronus Capital, Portfolio Key, and the Venture Card, has issued a statement regarding a recent landlord-tenant filing in the Philadelphia Municipal Court. Despite documented proof of consistent, on-time rental payments, Passe is currently facing an irregular eviction proceeding from his high-rise residence. Legal filings and financial ledgers indicate the dispute is moving forward despite a clear history of financial...

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How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills to Save Money

July 4, 2026 10:05 AM

Medical bills can be overwhelming, especially if they are unexpected or higher than you anticipated. But many charges may be negotiable, and you may not owe as much as it appears you do. Carefully reviewing your bill, negotiating and exploring options like payment plans, financial assistance and medical loans could make the cost more manageable. Review the bill carefully When you receive a medical bill, the first step is to review it carefully....

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Can I Convert a Secured Loan to an Unsecured Loan?

July 3, 2026 10:05 AM

If you have a secured loan and you're struggling to make your payments, you might worry about losing your collateral. Converting your secured loan into an unsecured loan might give you more peace of mind, but is that even possible? Let's learn the difference between the two and understand the terms they offer. What are secured loans? Secured loans rely on the borrower to provide an asset, such as a house or car, as collateral to back the loan....

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Uzbekistan's Octobank Wins Global Banking & Finance Awards(R) 2026 in Two Categories

July 3, 2026 5:40 AM

Uzbekistan's Octobank has been named among the winners of the international Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 and recognized in two categories: "Best Digital Bank Uzbekistan 2026" and "Best Bank for Treasury Activities Uzbekistan 2026." In the official list of award winners, the bank is named the Best Digital Bank in Uzbekistan for 2026, as well as the country's Best Bank for Treasury Activities. For the financial market of Central Asia,...

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Soumitra Dutta Shares Views On AI Trajectory And Its Evolution In the Future

July 3, 2026 5:30 AM

It is common to think that artificial intelligence as a technology is moving way too fast and most of us are not able to grasp its constant developments. Soumitra Dutta, the former dean of Oxford University's Saïd Business School and the inventor of the Global Innovation Index, feels that the hype may not be as real as people view it. Mr Dutta is one of the very few academicians who can take complex tech subjects and make them relevant by using...

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Notice of Intent to Close the Anfield Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (ADFI)

July 2, 2026 6:25 PM

Regents Park Funds ("RPF") has filed a supplemental "sticker" notifying any shareholders and potential investors of its intent to close the Anfield Dynamic Fixed Income ETF ("the Fund"). A copy of the supplement can be found on the Fund's webpage at https://regentsparkfunds.com/our-funds. The Fund will cease trading on the CBOE BZX Exchange, Inc. ("CBOE") and will be closed to purchase by investors as of the close of regular trading on the CBOE...

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Isabella Bank Corporation Added to Russell 2000 Index

July 2, 2026 1:30 PM

Isabella Bank Corporation ("Isabella") (NASDAQ:ISBA) (the "Company"), the holding company for Isabella Bank, today announced it has been added to the Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market closed on June 26, 2026. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies and is widely regarded as a leading benchmark for the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. Membership in the index...

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SunWest Federal Credit Union Selects Prisma Campaigns to Unify and Personalize Member Engagement Across Channels

July 2, 2026 11:30 AM

SunWest Federal Credit Union has selected Prisma Campaigns as its marketing automation and member engagement platform. Serving more than 43,000 members throughout Arizona and managing over $500 million in assets, SunWest will use the platform to unify campaign execution, coordinate member outreach, and deliver more personalized experiences across various channels. For many credit unions, member engagement has become increasingly complex as teams...

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Can you Borrow Money with Land as Collateral?

July 2, 2026 10:05 AM

You may already know that there are two main types of loans: secured loans and unsecured loans. Both can be good options for accessing the funds you need. For an unsecured loan, lenders consider the applicant's credit score, history, debt-to-income ratio and current income. On the other hand, a secured loan requires sufficient, available collateral that the lender can claim if the borrower cannot repay the loan. The most well-known types of...

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KeyBank Leverages NHL and NBA Playoff Momentum To Strengthen Brand, Community Ties

July 2, 2026 9:30 AM

As playoff energy surged across major sports markets this year, KeyBank turned high-profile moments into powerful opportunities to connect with fans, strengthen communities, and elevate its brand presence. Through longstanding partnerships with teams like the Buffalo Sabres, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Colorado Avalanche, KeyBank demonstrated how sports sponsorships can go far beyond logos and signage-transforming into meaningful community...

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XTransfer Returns to the Summer Davos Forum

July 2, 2026 12:21 AM

XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian. Marking a new milestone, XTransfer has officially become an Institutional Member of the World Economic Forum and is the only institutional member from China's B2B cross-border payments sector. Moving from participant to co-builder, XTransfer joined political and business...

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