Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

March 15, 2023 6:30 PM

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on April 28, 2023 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2023. This is the 38th quarterly dividend paid by the Company, which follows an...

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CEO Raul Vazquez Named Finalist for the Fintech Nexus Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trailblazer Award

March 15, 2023 3:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Oportun:Congratulations to our CEO Raul Vazquez for being named a finalist for the Fintech Nexus Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trailblazer Award. The Fintech Nexus Industry Awards are considered to be the top awards for the fintech industry, and it is a great honor to have Raul be recognized for helping foster an inclusive and diverse workforce and culture at Oportun.We want to wish good luck...

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HR Ratings assigned the long-term rating of HR AAA (G) and the short-term rating of HR+1 (G) for the sovereign debt of the United States of America along with a Stable Outlook

March 15, 2023 12:30 PM

The rating assigned to US sovereign debt is based on our assumption that a formal default on the debt is extremely unlikely if not inconceivable.MEXICO CITY, MEXICO / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / HR Ratings, Credit Rating Agency, registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO), announced today its issuance of the United States of America sovereign debt, with the...

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AB: Modern Slavery in Mining Looms as a Key Risk to Investors

March 15, 2023 10:45 AM

Awareness that modern slavery is a social evil and investment risk continues to grow, putting investors in a pivotal position to identify and root out this risk across industries. Global mining is a particular challenge: risks to people in this industry are high and rising, and they're not well-managed when compared with high-risk consumer-facing industries such as technology and apparel.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / The mining...

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Webster Bank Extends Support for Low-to-Moderate Income and Minority Borrowers With Community Liaison Officers

March 15, 2023 9:25 AM

STAMFORD, CT / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Webster Bank, a leading commercial bank with a long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility, is pleased to announce it has established a network of Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) to further support communities within its expanded footprint. The CLOs will work in partnership with Webster's new Office of Corporate Responsibility (OCR) to provide support and financial education to...

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City of Rochester Financial Empowerment Center Receives $100,000 Grant from KeyBank

March 15, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Rochester, N.Y. Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the receipt of a $100,000 grant from KeyBank to support the City's Office of Financial Empowerment's FEC ("Financial Empowerment Center") program. The funding will allow the FEC to expand its efforts to promote homeownership for low-income families, support small businesses, and serve more individuals from the re-entry population."I am...

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Driver Technologies Research Finds Dash Cams Increase Driver Safety

March 15, 2023 9:15 AM

Using Driver's dash cam and safety features, drivers improved safe driving behavior over timeNEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Driver Technologies, Inc., an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, today announced new research with data from over 17,000 drivers that shows using the Driver dash cam and safety app helped coach drivers to implement safe driving behaviors and stop dangerous habits such as...

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Zindigi, Prince's Trust International and PAGE Join Forces to Empower Girls Across Pakistan

March 15, 2023 9:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Zindigi - Powered by JS Bank, Prince's Trust International, and Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE) - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch "The Achieve Program," a structured 360-degree package that will focus on the personal development, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and employability skills of young girls in Pakistan. The pilot program will be funded by Zindigi...

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Engage People Reports Growth in Loyalty Solutions, New Partnerships in 2022

March 15, 2023 9:00 AM

The company saw more than 22 billion points redeemed across its loyalty network; New partners included Bilt Rewards and FreedomPayTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Engage People, the only loyalty network that enables program members to pay with points (PwP) directly at checkout, reported 22 billion points redeemed and a total of 1.8 million in transactions across its loyalty network in 2022. As the demand for PwP capabilities continues...

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Passport Technology to Showcase Innovative Loyalty & Payment Solutions at IGA 2023

March 15, 2023 8:00 AM

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Passport Technology ("Passport"), a global leader in payment technology for the gaming industry, invites attendees to check out the latest in casino payment, loyalty, and customer engagement technology at the 2023 Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow and Convention ("IGA") March 29-30 in booth #731. Casino operators will have the opportunity to experience the latest in cashless payments, cashier...

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Four Things to Consider While Getting a Raise

March 15, 2023 8:00 AM

MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Northwestern Mutual: Getting a raise at work is exciting. Not only is it a reward for a job well done, but it can be a big confidence boost as well. However, it's a good idea to think through a few things, both financially and at work. Here are the four things to consider after getting a raise.1. What's the best use of the additional money?It feels obvious that with increasing income comes the...

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Prudential plc - FY22 Results - Business Review

March 15, 2023 3:25 AM

PRUDENTIAL PLC FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTSA RESILIENT PERFORMANCE IN 2022, WELL POSITIONED FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023 AND BEYONDLONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2023 / Performance highlights for the continuing business on a constant (and actual) exchange rate basis1APE sales2 up 9 per cent (5 per cent) to $4,393 million with both agency and bancassurance channels delivering APE sales growth in the second half of 2022New business profit3 down (11)...

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Vox Announces Record 2022 Financial Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend

March 14, 2023 8:30 PM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / Vox Royalty Corp. (TSXV:VOX)(NASDAQ:VOXR) ("Vox" or the "Company"), a returns focused mining royalty company, is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.Kyle Floyd, Chief Executive Officer stated: "2022 was a record year in all key respects for Vox, recognizing over 160%...

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Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Private Placement Offering of Units

March 14, 2023 8:00 PM

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") announces a non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of up to 18,750,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.08 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000. Each Unit will be comprised of one common share in the...

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Zimtu Capital Corp Portfolio Company, Eagle Bay Resources Corp Receives Conditional Approval to Commence Trading on CSE Under Symbol EBR Wednesday, March 15, 2023

March 14, 2023 6:20 PM

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESEagle Bay Resources Corp. to commence trading under the symbol CSE: EBR following conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).Eagle Bay Resources Corp. has filed a final prospectus and necessary documents with the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC).Zimtu Capital Corp. ownership of 20,500,000 Common Shares of Eagle Bay...

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FloQast Global Momentum Continues With Expansion Into Australia, New Zealand

March 14, 2023 6:00 PM

Fintech veteran Jason Toshack to lead the company's regional pushSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / FloQast, a provider of accounting workflow automation software created by accountants for accountants, today announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand, with plans to establish and scale a local headquarters in Sydney. With global interest increasing as FloQast establishes itself as an emerging international leader in...

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Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. Announces Apppointment of New Chief Financial Officer

March 14, 2023 5:01 PM

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. (NEO: "SPKC.U" and "SPKC.WT.U") (the "Corporation") announces the resignation of Gregory Gentile as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation due to personal reasons, and not due to any disagreement with the Corporation's operations, policies or practices, effective immediately. The Board of...

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Biden's Student Loan Relief Plan is Facing the Supreme Court This Week. Here Is What You Need to Know

March 14, 2023 4:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / Credello: President Biden's executive order forgiving student loan debt for millions of Americans is in front of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to determine whether or not it can go through. Here's what you should know.What happens if student loan forgiveness is struck down?If SCOTUS should determine that Biden's executive order is unconstitutional, they may strike it down. If that happens, those with...

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New Alternative Methods Lenders Are Using to Assess Your Credit

March 14, 2023 4:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / Credello: With so many feeling the pinch of inflation and an unstable economy, it's no surprise that lenders and credit bureaus are deciding to adjust their methods. The traditional ways of determining creditworthiness just aren't realistic any longer, and credit reporting agencies are changing to reflect the times. Here are the new changes coming to your credit score.Changes to FICO scoresThe most...

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T. Rowe Price: Women Significantly Lag Behind Men in Retirement Savings

March 14, 2023 12:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2023 / T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, today published the latest findings of its annual Retirement Savings and Spending study, which found women lag far behind men in terms of retirement contributions, savings, and confidence. Notably, the median 401(k) account balance for women was 65% lower compared to men. The study surveys a national representative group...

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