Peoples Bancorp Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Plan

March 6, 2023 9:00 AM

NEWTON, NC / ACCESSWIRE / March 6, 2023 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK), the parent company of Peoples Bank, Newton, NC announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program, whereby up to $2 million will be allocated to repurchase the Company's common stock. At December 31, 2022, the Company had assets of $1.6 billion and stockholder's equity of $105.2 million.Any purchases under the...

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CFG Merchant Solutions Closes $20.0 Million Corporate Note Financing

March 6, 2023 9:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 6, 2023 / CFG Merchant Solutions, LLC ("CFGMS"), a technology-enabled specialty finance and alternative funding provider, announced the closing of a $20.0 million investment-grade rated corporate note financing from a group of leading U.S.-based institutional investors. The transaction was assigned a BBB rating by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization. CFGMS Since its founding in 2015, CFGMS...

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FNEX, a Private Securities Liquidity Platform, and Investment Bank, Surpasses Growth Expectations in 2022

March 6, 2023 6:00 AM

Achieving more than $75M in RevenueINDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / March 6, 2023 / FNEX, a leading private securities liquidity platform, and fintech-enabled investment bank, announced that it continued its trend in annual profitability and seeing its revenue increase significantly to more than $75M in 2022, despite a volatile equities market. FNEX attributes its success to a breadth of alternative financial product exposure including private...

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Resolutions at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Hilbert Group AB (publ)

March 6, 2023 5:20 AM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / ACCESSWIRE / March 6, 2023 / Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) At the extraordinary general meeting of Hilbert Group AB (publ) ("Hilbert Group") in Stockholm on 6 March 2023 (the "EGM"), the following was resolved.Approval of a directed issue of sharesThe EGM resolved to approve a directed issue of in total 464,019 B-shares to Hilbert Group's CEO Niclas Sandström (154,673 shares) and Chief Risk...

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Inaugural LatinX Innovation Hub Launches at the SXSW Interactive & Music Festival This March

March 3, 2023 2:30 PM

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / My Money My Future, a leading fintech for financial inclusion and Black & Brown Founders, an entrepreneurship focused non-profit, will co-host the first ever LatinX Innovation Hub at the SXSW Interactive & Music Festival this March. A program of the THRIVE campaign, in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation, the inaugural LatinX Innovation Hub will be sponsored by Wells Fargo.According to the...

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T. Rowe Price Named to Stonewall’s Top 100 List of Leading LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employers

March 3, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / T. Rowe Price was named in Stonewall's Top 100 Employers 2023 list, the UK's leading ranking of employers from public, private and third sectors on how inclusive their workplaces are and their demonstrated efforts to support LGBTQ+ staff and customers. In its first year of inclusion on the Workplace Equality Index 2023, the investment management firm was listed among a number of construction, legal,...

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FloQast Women's History Month Webinar to Celebrate Women Trailblazers in Accounting

March 3, 2023 9:00 AM

Panel featuring FloQast customers dedicated to highlighting female contributions to the industry and empowering the next generation of female accountants.LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / FloQast, a provider of accounting workflow automation software created by accountants for accountants, today announced a webinar dedicated to discussing the most pressing topics facing women in accounting today, as well as recognizing the...

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Sora Finance Raises $3.9M to Offer Credit Management as a Service to Financial Advisors and Employers

March 3, 2023 9:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / Sora Finance, a fintech startup providing credit management and liability optimization as a service to financial advisors, planners, and employers, just announced a previously undisclosed $3.9M in funding. Sora seamlessly onboards clients' existing liabilities and executes advanced credit optimization strategies across all loans to maximize clients' net worth. By partnering with wholesale and...

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OneMain Financial: The Consequences of Making Late Loan Payments

March 3, 2023 9:00 AM

NEW YORK / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / OneMain Financial: Late payments can happen now and again. Sometimes borrowers get so busy they forget a payment is due. Occasionally, borrowers delay payment because they don't have the funds in their bank account to cover it.While online resources such as loan payment calculators can help people plan and estimate their total payment obligations, late payments can still occur. Here's what to expect when a...

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PNC Bank Joins Angel City Football Club As Founding Partner and the Official Women’s Business Champion

March 3, 2023 8:55 AM

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / PNC Bank has joined the Angel City Football Club (ACFC) family as a founding partner and The Official Women's Business Champion.Consistent with ACFC's sponsorship model and its equity, essentials and education pillars and PNC Bank's commitment to moving all forward financially, PNC and ACFC will work together to advance programs and initiatives that engage, support and inspire women financial...

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CFPB Announces Appointments of New Advisory Committee Members

March 3, 2023 8:00 AM

ORLANDO, FLA. / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Suzanne Weinstein, President & CEO, Orlando Credit Union Suzanne Weinstein is one of the newest members of the Credit Union Advisory Council. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform...

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Renowned Blockchain Exchanges and Wallets Confirmed Pro Regulation During WikiBit's Crypto Regulation-Themed Panel

March 3, 2023 7:35 AM

SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / A roundtable panel was organized by WikiBit, the global blockchain exchange regulatory inquiry platform, on February 28th. The panel of experts comprises representatives from top players, including CoinW, XT, DeepCoin, Bitvenus, FoxWallet, HyperPay, and Assure Wallet. The panel discussed the impact of global crypto regulations on practitioners and investors. All the participants are positive that crypto...

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OneMain Financial: How to Create a Budget to Pay Medical Bills

March 3, 2023 6:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2023 / OneMain Financial: It's often challenging for Americans to afford healthcare and cover those expenses. But with inflation rising, it's likely more people will go into debt and then rely on a loan payment calculator to determine how much they can borrow. It's a good idea to create a medical expense budget before things get to this point. Below are a few steps to prepare one.1. Determine how much money...

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New Investment Fund Focused on Utah Offers UTFOX Investors a Tangible Way to 'Buy Utah'

March 2, 2023 7:30 PM

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / The Utah Focus Fund trading with the ticker symbol "UTFOX" is now available to investors. The new investment offering will focus on companies headquartered or among the top employers within the state of Utah. The geographically specific fund aims to provide investors with exposure to the growth potential of Utah's thriving economy.Utah Focus Fund "It's no secret Utah is a growth state and growth...

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OneMain Financial: The Ins and Outs of Personal Loans: What to Look for and What to Avoid

March 2, 2023 6:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / OneMain Financial: Choosing a personal loan to pay off expenses or consolidate debt has its benefits, but there are some potential pitfalls in the process to avoid. These pitfalls can be found primarily in the structure of the personal loan, which includes the interest rate, payment terms, and classification as a secured or unsecured loan. The concerns we've listed here can be detected by reading the...

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ESSA Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

March 2, 2023 4:35 PM

STROUDSBURG, PA / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / ESSA Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESSA), the holding company for ESSA Bank & Trust, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2023, payable on March 31, 2023.About the Company ESSA Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for its wholly owned subsidiary, ESSA Bank & Trust which...

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Consumers are Most Worried About Making These Types of Payments in 2023

March 2, 2023 4:00 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / Credello: Consumers always have bills to pay. What some individuals and families are focused on now is wage growth not keeping up with the pace of inflation. Some have taken on more debt in recent years. Others have dipped into savings to keep up with their most crucial bill payments.Some consumers have taken on loans with collateral, also known as secured loans. Some with better credit have opted for...

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5 Reasons to Take a Wedding Loan in 2023

March 2, 2023 11:00 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / Credello: Planning - and paying for - a wedding is one of the most stressful times for newlyweds, especially if budgets are tight. But there are a few ways to save money without sacrificing the big day, especially if you get proactive about your finances. How? By utilizing personal loans to cover your wedding costs.Personal loans are popular ways to pay for big milestones like home repairs, weddings,...

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From Release to Redemption

March 2, 2023 10:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / Regions Bank By Kim BorgesThe Bottom Line:"Truth be told, there's a real good chance I'd be back in prison already if it weren't for this program."The Good News:John R. is on a road to redemption. He knows he has Jobs Partnership Peoria to thank for it. And he's doing the hard work to keep it going.We're calling him "John R." to help protect his privacy. Getting back on your feet after...

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Mortgage Loan Originator Trainee Focused on Advancing Black Homeownership

March 2, 2023 10:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2023 / U.S. Bank Tracy Egerson, who is part of a U.S. Bank program to create future mortgage leaders who represent all the communities the bank serves, at her Milwaukee office.Originally published on U.S. Bank company blogTracy Egerson saw a pattern emerge when she and some of her fellow U.S. Bank colleagues recently represented the bank's mortgage business at an event in Milwaukee focused on advancing...

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