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Optima Tax Relief Unveils No-Cost Tax Identity Protection with New Optima Tax Shield Free Plan
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Optima Tax Relief Unveils No-Cost Tax Identity Protection with New Optima Tax Shield Free Plan

March 3, 2026 10:00 AM

Optima Tax Relief is breaking down the barriers to tax security with the official launch of the Optima Tax Shield Free Plan, a no-cost membership designed to give taxpayers access to essential tax identity monitoring and support. While the company's broader tax protection platform has long offered premium safeguards, this new $0/month tier ensures that every taxpayer, regardless of budget, can take proactive steps against the growing threat of...

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Mastercard Brings Contactless Metro Payments and Reforestation to Taipei
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Mastercard Brings Contactless Metro Payments and Reforestation to Taipei

March 3, 2026 9:30 AM

Originally published by MastercardBack from Taipei - inspired by what's next for urban mobilityI recently returned from Taipei, where our teams and partners took an important step forward in making everyday travel simpler. Together with Taishin International Bank, we launched contactless payments on the Taipei Metro, a great example of how we're focused on transit and bringing the benefits of open-loop experiences to riders: tap in with the card...

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D. Boral Capital Announces its 2026 DBC Global Conference Returning to The Plaza Hotel in May
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D. Boral Capital Announces its 2026 DBC Global Conference Returning to The Plaza Hotel in May

March 3, 2026 9:30 AM

D. Boral Capital, a strategic global investment bank serving middle-market and emerging growth companies, announces its 2026 DBC Global Conference will take place on Thursday, May 7, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. ABC Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, also known as 'Mr. Wonderful,' will once again take center stage as the event's keynote speaker.The 2026 D. Boral Capital Global Conference will bring executives from private and public emerging...

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Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Chatham Square Location in Chinatown, Manhattan
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Chatham Square Location in Chinatown, Manhattan

March 3, 2026 9:00 AM

Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new Chatham Square branch located at 5 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038.Business owners and leaders from the local community attended the event. The ceremony celebrated the Bank's continued expansion into Manhattan and its commitment to serving the financial needs of the...

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Headwall Partners Announces Publication -
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Headwall Partners Announces Publication - "Headwall 2026 Steel & Metals Outlook Survey"

March 3, 2026 8:00 AM

Headwall Partners LLC ("Headwall"), an independent investment banking firm focused on the steel, metals, and mining industries, today announced the publication of its tenth annual Headwall Partners Steel & Metals Outlook Survey. Headwall's annual survey examines the perspectives of corporate leaders of the North American steel and metals industry regarding their outlook for sources and rates of sector growth and the impact of economic policy and...

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AccessPay Partners With PayPoint to Strengthen Fraud and Error Prevention for Corporate Payments
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

AccessPay Partners With PayPoint to Strengthen Fraud and Error Prevention for Corporate Payments

March 3, 2026 4:00 AM

AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider, today announced a new partnership with PayPoint to integrate PayPoint's Confirmation of Payee (CoP) capability into AccessPay's payments automation suite for modern finance teams. With £258m lost to authorised push payment (APP) fraud in the first half of 2025 alone, organisations need access to robust payment controls that scale with their operations.1 PayPoint's CoP offering enables AccessPay's...

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Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners to Acquire Care.com from IAC
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Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners to Acquire Care.com from IAC

March 2, 2026 7:00 PM

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, today announced that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into an agreement to acquire Care.com from IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:IAC).Care.com is a leading platform and brand in the growing $400 billion market for family care, anchored by the largest online network of...

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Roxmore Announces Close of C$32,640,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Roxmore Announces Close of C$32,640,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement

March 2, 2026 5:50 PM

Roxmore Resources Inc. (formerly, Axcap Ventures Inc.) (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously-announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of C$32,640,000. As previously announced on February 18, 2026, the Company increased the size of the Offering by an additional C$2,640,000 due to strong investor interest. Under the Offering, the...

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The Entrepreneur Who Builds Businesses That Run Themselves: Jaime Bejar's Vision for Financial Freedom
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The Entrepreneur Who Builds Businesses That Run Themselves: Jaime Bejar's Vision for Financial Freedom

March 2, 2026 4:35 PM

In an era where hustle culture dominates headlines and burnout has become a badge of honor, Jaime Bejar is building something radically different: businesses designed to run without their owners.As Founder and CEO of Cashflow Creators and Online Empire University, Bejar has positioned himself at the forefront of automated e-commerce and system-driven entrepreneurship. His mission is clear-help entrepreneurs build scalable, cash-flowing companies...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: CTAAU) in Connection with Its ~$125,000,000 Initial Public Offering
Banking & Financial ServicesFinancing

D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: CTAAU) in Connection with Its ~$125,000,000 Initial Public Offering

March 2, 2026 4:35 PM

On February 25, 2026, ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:CTAAU) (or the "Company") announced the closing of its Initial Public Offering of 12,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth (1/5) of one Class A ordinary share at the closing of the Company's initial business combination. The units began to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol...

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Propelr Partners with FreedomPay and DRIVE to Launch Integrated Payment Acceptance and Waterfall Credit Options to Automotive Shops
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Propelr Partners with FreedomPay and DRIVE to Launch Integrated Payment Acceptance and Waterfall Credit Options to Automotive Shops

March 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Propelr, in collaboration with FreedomPay, has announced a partnership with DRIVE to introduce fully integrated payment acceptance within DRVE's core platform, serving independent auto repair, big truck, and tow business owners. The new offering, DrivePay, delivers a modern, end-to-end payments experience designed to create additional value for DRIVE clients while supporting long-term platform growth. Through this partnership, DRIVE combines its...

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Tortoise Capital Announces Distributions for TYG
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Tortoise Capital Announces Distributions for TYG

March 2, 2026 10:03 AM

Tortoise Capital announced that its closed-end fund, Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp., has declared a monthly distribution of $0.475 per share.FundTickerDistributionAmountDistribution Target of Average NAVDistributionFrequencyTortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.TYG$0.47510%-15%MonthlyTYG monthly distributions are payable on March 31, 2026, April 30, 2026, and May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on the respective dates of March 24, 2026,...

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Sharonview FCU Partners with United Way to Expand Access to Books for Local Families
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Sharonview FCU Partners with United Way to Expand Access to Books for Local Families

March 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Sharonview Federal Credit Union is partnering with United Way of Cleveland County to support the second year of the My Home Library initiative, helping facilitate access to books and strengthen early literacy efforts for children and families across the region.This year, the My Home Library Project has expanded to include all first- through third-grade students in Cleveland County Schools. The addition of more students brings the anticipated...

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T Bank Expands Texas Footprint with New Houston Branch; Appoints Chris Morris as Chief Lending Officer and Adds Chris Morris and John Leggett to Board of Directors
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

T Bank Expands Texas Footprint with New Houston Branch; Appoints Chris Morris as Chief Lending Officer and Adds Chris Morris and John Leggett to Board of Directors

March 2, 2026 9:30 AM

T Bank, N.A. ("T Bank"), a nationally chartered bank, today announced the opening of a new Houston branch and the appointment of veteran banker Chris Morris as Chief Lending Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. The Bank also announced the appointment of Houston businessman John Leggett to its Board of Directors.The expansion reinforces T Bank's long-term commitment to Texas following its recent transition to a private capital...

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AllianceBernstein | Proxy Voting Outlook: Spotlight Turns to Governance in Transition Year
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

AllianceBernstein | Proxy Voting Outlook: Spotlight Turns to Governance in Transition Year

March 2, 2026 9:25 AM

Bob Herr| Director of Corporate GovernanceWhat you need to knowThe agenda is being reset for US shareholder meetings in 2026. Regulatory shifts have led to a steep decline in overall shareholder proposals while governance issues are becoming the biggest battleground. As companies gain new power to block shareholder proposals, investors may turn to other routes to make their voices heard. Research-driven independence and a focus on governance...

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Year of the Woman Farmer Call for Action: Build Supply Chains That Work for Everyone
Banking & Financial ServicesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion

Year of the Woman Farmer Call for Action: Build Supply Chains That Work for Everyone

March 2, 2026 8:30 AM

Women feed the world, yet discrimination against women in farming is still a stark reality. They typically earn less, have limited access to financing and miss out on education and training.Despite producing an estimated 60-80% of the world's food, women in agricultural communities face power imbalances that hold them back. This is especially true for those living in tropical growing zones around the equator where economies rely on small-scale,...

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FutureGen Industries Provides Investment Performance Update and Shares Realized Gains
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

FutureGen Industries Provides Investment Performance Update and Shares Realized Gains

March 1, 2026 9:00 PM

FutureGen Industries Corp. (TSXV:LITT) (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (Frankfurt:T500, WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") is pleased to report notable realized gains from recent strategic portfolio activity. These results reflect the Company's ongoing efforts to identify opportunities and generate value through its disciplined investment approach.Onco-Innovations (CBOE CA: ONCO) Investment Update:FutureGen...

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JP Anderson Signs Landmark MOU with Vaama Village to Advance Rare Earth Mineral Development in Bonthe District
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JP Anderson Signs Landmark MOU with Vaama Village to Advance Rare Earth Mineral Development in Bonthe District

March 1, 2026 12:00 AM

Leone Asset Management (OTCID:LEON) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JP Anderson, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jong Chiefdom covering Vaama Village in Bonthe District, Sierra Leone. This strategic agreement represents a key step in advancing the Company's rare earth mineral exploration strategy and expanding its footprint in West Africa's emerging critical minerals sector.A recent geological assessment...

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First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Announces Conclusion of Tender Offer for its Common Stock
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Announces Conclusion of Tender Offer for its Common Stock

February 27, 2026 7:00 PM

First Commerce Bancorp, Inc., (OTCID:CMRB) (the "Company") today announced the conclusion of its previously initiated tender offer to repurchase up to 3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock ("Shares") at a purchase price of $7.00 per Share (the "Tender Offer"). The conclusion of the Tender Offer has occurred with the close of business today, Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST.Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC, served as...

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GECC Reports Director Election Results
Banking & Financial ServicesShareholder Meeting

GECC Reports Director Election Results

February 27, 2026 6:00 PM

Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) reports the director election voting results from its annual general meeting held today. All of the director nominees, as listed in the management information circular dated January 12, 2026, were elected. Proxy voting as to each of the director nominees was as follows: Votes in FavorVotes WitheldToby Chu98.47%1.53%Tony David100.00%0.00%Derek...

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