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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution of $0.1125 Per Share
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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution of $0.1125 Per Share

March 10, 2026 4:15 PM

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of March 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below.The following dates apply to the declared distribution:Ex-Date: March 20, 2026Record Date: March 20, 2026Payable Date: March 31, 2026Per Share Amount: $0.1125Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.23 (as of its close on March 9, 2026), the...

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Whittier Trust Announces Succession of Ashley Fontanetta as Director of Philanthropic Services and the Retirement of Pegine Grayson
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Whittier Trust Announces Succession of Ashley Fontanetta as Director of Philanthropic Services and the Retirement of Pegine Grayson

March 10, 2026 3:10 PM

Ashley Fontanetta has been promoted to Director of Philanthropic Services at Whittier Trust. Ashley has served as a Senior Vice President and Client Advisor, advising families on philanthropic planning and administration. In her new role, she leads the Whittier Philanthropic department and continues guiding clients in the formation and management of private foundations and donor advised funds, as well as broader charitable strategies aligned...

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Six Ways to Plan for Financial Success in 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Six Ways to Plan for Financial Success in 2026

March 10, 2026 2:03 PM

The beginning of the year is a great time to make sure your savings and investments are aligned with your goals, are tax-efficient, and do not expose you to excessive risk, says retirement-income expert Ken Nuss, president of AnnuityAdvantage.Check your asset allocation and rebalance if necessary. An asset allocation plan sets the percentages you put in equities (stocks or stock funds) and in fixed income, which includes savings accounts, money...

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Tax Season is a Stress Test: Smart Start Helps Business Owners Take Control Beyond Filing
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Tax Season is a Stress Test: Smart Start Helps Business Owners Take Control Beyond Filing

March 10, 2026 1:00 PM

As key IRS deadlines inch closer for many small business owners and entrepreneurs, the accounting experts at Hayes & Associates encourage business owners to go beyond filing on time. With March 15 for many business returns and April 15 for individual filings on the calendar, they recommend seizing a local opportunity to build financial basics that support smarter decisions year-round."Tax time is when business owners feel the pressure, but it...

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Tropion Sports Partners Completes NBA Investment With Blue Owl Home Court Partners
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Tropion Sports Partners Completes NBA Investment With Blue Owl Home Court Partners

March 10, 2026 11:00 AM

Tropion Sports Partners has announced the successful conclusion of Project Sting, a curated NBA investment of $55 million in association with Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners.Tropion is led by Philadelphia-based entrepreneur Joseph Greco, who is also a minority owner in Major League Soccer's (MLS) Philadelphia Union, alongside partners Nick Sprague and Michael Golden. Tropion provides high-net-worth investors democratized access to the premium...

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Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. Presenting at NIBA's 152nd Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL March 12, 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesConferences

Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. Presenting at NIBA's 152nd Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL March 12, 2026

March 10, 2026 10:00 AM

Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:SPFX) ("Standard Premium"), a leading specialty finance company, is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at NIBA's 152nd Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida."Presenting at the NIBA conference allows us to showcase the strengths of Standard Premium and discuss our 2026 growth initiatives with the investment banking community," says William Koppelmann, CEO, Standard Premium....

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Mastercard: Inclusive India Is Innovating AI To Create Economic Opportunities - and Why It Matters to the World
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Mastercard: Inclusive India Is Innovating AI To Create Economic Opportunities - and Why It Matters to the World

March 10, 2026 9:30 AM

Originally published by MastercardBy Manu Chopra and Shamina SinghIn India, there is a subtle but tangible shift in the digital economy. In a society of diverse languages and communities, questions of informal work, uneven access to opportunity and who remains unseen come to the fore. That's why a growing number of organizations are re-thinking their approach to digital solutions. There is momentum around building technologies with inclusion as...

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Orion Financial Announces Mark Mrva as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sourcing & Partner Strategy
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Orion Financial Announces Mark Mrva as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sourcing & Partner Strategy

March 10, 2026 9:00 AM

Orion Financial ("Orion") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Mrva as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sourcing & Partner Strategy. In this newly elevated role, Mrva will lead the organization's enterprise sourcing, procurement, and partner strategy initiatives, driving operational excellence and supporting Orion's continued growth and innovation. "Orion Financial is at an exciting inflection point in our journey," said Ashley...

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SLR Acquires Geobiota
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

SLR Acquires Geobiota

March 10, 2026 7:32 AM

This strategic acquisition strengthens market trust, amplifies impact, and expands influence across our Latin American region. With Geobiota, SLR enhances its technical consultancy practice by combining nearly 400 highly skilled specialists with real-world experience and creating one of the largest pure-play environmental consulting firms in Chile. This acquisition reinforces SLR's long‑term commitment to Latin America and to clients operating...

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FutureGen Industries Announces Shares for Debt Settlement
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FutureGen Industries Announces Shares for Debt Settlement

March 9, 2026 7:30 PM

FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500, WKN:A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into a debt settlement agreement with a director of the Company (the "Creditor") dated March 9, 2026 (the "Settlement Agreement") pursuant to which the Company has agreed to issue the Creditor 100,800 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share" and, collectively,...

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KeyBank Foundation Supports Rural Workforce Development Efforts With a $400,000 Grant to on Point for College, Inc
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

KeyBank Foundation Supports Rural Workforce Development Efforts With a $400,000 Grant to on Point for College, Inc

March 9, 2026 10:45 AM

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $400,000 to support the strategic expansion of workforce development efforts in rural areas of 6 counties in Central New York through On Point for College, Inc.This funding will help support On Point's "Rural Workforce Development Initiative", which will provide the support, advising and upskilling that young people need to become the next generation of producers and leaders in our communities.Meeting a...

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Tax2efile Reminds S‑Corps and Partnerships of March 16 Form 7004 IRS Extension Deadline
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Tax2efile Reminds S‑Corps and Partnerships of March 16 Form 7004 IRS Extension Deadline

March 9, 2026 10:45 AM

Thousands of businesses across the U.S. rely on timely extensions to avoid IRS penalties. Tax2efile, an IRS-authorized e-file provider, is reminding business owners and tax professionals that the deadline to file a business income tax extension using Form 7004 is March 16, 2026. S-Corporations and Partnerships that are not ready to file their tax returns by this date must submit Form 7004 to avoid late-filing penalties.Form 7004 is the IRS Form...

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BankCheck Appoints Leading Financial Executive Stephanie Wolf to Advisory Board
Banking & Financial ServicesManagement Changes

BankCheck Appoints Leading Financial Executive Stephanie Wolf to Advisory Board

March 9, 2026 9:45 AM

BankCheck, a provider of data-enabled risk management tools for payments, correspondent banking, financial crime and KYC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Wolf, a distinguished financial services and risk executive, to its Advisory Board.Stephanie brings over thirty years of experience from two of the world's largest financial institutions, where she led global business units, managed teams of 300+ professionals globally, and...

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AllianceBernstein - Full Speed Ahead: Energy Demand Overpowers Policy Shifts
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

AllianceBernstein - Full Speed Ahead: Energy Demand Overpowers Policy Shifts

March 9, 2026 9:25 AM

Xiaoyu Gu| Managing Director-AB CarValJonathan Hunt| Principal-AB CarValAlex Flamm| Managing Director-Clean EnergyAs policy uncertainty recedes, the focus returns to capital deployment.The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development. As we see it, private credit's central role in financing the power build-out and its ability to structure flexible solutions for borrowers...

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Luminar Media Group Files to Change Corporate Name to Fortun Corp. and Trading Symbol to FRTU
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Name Change

Luminar Media Group Files to Change Corporate Name to Fortun Corp. and Trading Symbol to FRTU

March 9, 2026 8:50 AM

Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Luminar" or the "Company"), a diversified financial technology holding company focused on revenue-based financing through its Fortun platform today announced that on March 6, 2026, the Company filed the necessary corporate actions to change its corporate name to Fortun Corp. and its trading symbol to FRTU, a ticker symbol previously reserved by the Company.The name and ticker change remain subject to...

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Crewstone International Concludes Asean Roadshow for Solyco SPV II, Advancing Cross-Border Capital into High-Growth U.S. & U.K. Private Companies
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Crewstone International Concludes Asean Roadshow for Solyco SPV II, Advancing Cross-Border Capital into High-Growth U.S. & U.K. Private Companies

March 9, 2026 6:10 AM

Crewstone International Sdn Bhd ("Crewstone"), a licensed and regulated private equity and private credit manager, today announced the conclusion of its multi-country ASEAN investor roadshow across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia for Solyco Capital SPV II ("SCS II"), a USD 100 million opportunistic investment vehicle designed to provide investors with exclusive access to a curated and diversified portfolio of high-growth companies, spanning...

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Sceptre Ventures Announces Amendment and Closing of Private Placement Offering
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Sceptre Ventures Announces Amendment and Closing of Private Placement Offering

March 6, 2026 4:30 PM

Sceptre Ventures Inc. ("Sceptre" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVP.H)(NEX:SVP.H) announces that it has amended the terms of its non-brokered private placement offering previously disclosed on January 21, 2026 (the "Private Placement"), pursuant to which the Company announced the intention to issue up to 6,000,000 units (on a pre-consolidated basis), with each unit to be comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant. The terms of the...

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Inspira Financial Appoints Matt Marek as Chief Executive Officer
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Inspira Financial Appoints Matt Marek as Chief Executive Officer

March 6, 2026 10:00 AM

Inspira Financial today announced that Matt Marek has been appointed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Dan Laszlo, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2022, is retiring after overseeing transformational growth at the company.Marek joined Inspira Financial in September 2024 as President. He brings extensive executive leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth, operational...

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East Ohio Named KeyBank's 2025
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

East Ohio Named KeyBank's 2025 "Market of the Year"

March 6, 2026 9:30 AM

KeyBank's East Ohio market has been named the bank's 2025 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the East Ohio market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company's footprint.The East Ohio market includes Akron, Canton and Youngstown.East Ohio is consistently a top performer throughout the bank's footprint. In 2025, the work done by teammates in the market helped clients...

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Kingsway to Host Investor Day At The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, May 18, 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Kingsway to Host Investor Day At The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, May 18, 2026

March 5, 2026 4:05 PM

(NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced that it will host an Investor Day following its Annual General Meeting of shareholders in New York City on Monday, May 18, 2026.President and Chief Executive Officer JT Fitzgerald, along with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kent...

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