Banking & Finance

Financial Services Luxembourg Expands Operational Support Platform for SPVs, Private Equity Structures, and AIFs

May 25, 2026 6:30 AM

Financial Services Luxembourg, a Luxembourg-licensed fiduciary firm led by Managing Director Mickaël LOC, has expanded its institutional support platform for special purpose vehicles (SPVs), SOPARFI holding companies, private equity general partners, and Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) structures regulated under the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). The expansion addresses growing demand from sponsors deploying capital...

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Hilbert Group AB (publ) has Carried Out a Directed Share Issue of Approximately SEK 46 million

May 25, 2026 3:05 AM

Hilbert Group AB (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) ("Hilbert" or the "Company") today announces that the Company has successfully carried out a directed issue of 11,698,844 new shares at a subscription price of SEK 3.935 per share (the "Directed Share Issue"), raising gross proceeds of approximately SEK 46 million before transaction costs. The Directed Share Issue attracted strong interest from a select group of strategic and long-term investors, including...

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Hilbert Group's Annual Report for 2025 Has Been Published

May 22, 2026 5:50 PM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) The Annual Report (in Swedish) is attached and can also be downloaded from Hilbert Group's website: www.hilbert.group. In conjunction with this, Hilbert Group informs about the following changes in the Annual Report for 2025, compared to the Year-end Report 2025 published March 31, 2026: Adjustments have been made to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: An adjustment has been made to Net cash used in...

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Hilbert Group Announces Intention to Carry Out a Strategic Directed Share Issue to Support Growth, Platform Integration and U.S. Listing Readiness

May 22, 2026 12:45 PM

Hilbert Group AB (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999)(Nasdaq:HILB B), a leading investment firm focused on bridging traditional and digital assets, today announces its intention to carry out a directed share issue of a minimum of USD 3 million (the "Directed Share Issue"), subject to prevailing market conditions. The Directed Share Issue is expected to be conducted through an accelerated bookbuilding procedure directed to Scandinavian and international...

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

May 22, 2026 8:30 AM

The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc., Newton, NC (Nasdaq:PEBK) declared the Company's regular cash dividend for the second quarter of 2026 in the amount of $0.21 per share. The second quarter cash dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2026. Shareholders are encouraged to enroll in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. For details, contact Krissy Price at...

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Month-End Portfolio Data Now Available for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

May 21, 2026 4:15 PM

Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of April 30, 2026, is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com. About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares...

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O2 Sponsor Finance Provides Senior Secured Credit Facilities to Support Fort Point Capital in its Recapitalization of Boston Green

May 21, 2026 11:00 AM

O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank, today announced that it provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital in its recapitalization of Boston Green. Headquartered in Freetown, MA, Boston Green is a leading provider of environmental services for the New England and Mid-Atlantic markets. The Company provides critical hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning...

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EarSmartAI Targets $5B Pediatric Ear Infection Market with AI-Powered Diagnostic Platform, Secures Pre-Seed Investment, Names New CEO

May 21, 2026 10:45 AM

Ear infections are the leading cause of pediatric office visits and antibiotic prescriptions in the US, with over 15 million annual cases and $5 billion in healthcare costs. With a projected pediatrician shortage of over 25,000 by 2030, scalable diagnostic solutions are urgently needed. To address this growing healthcare challenge, Boomerang Ventures announced a $250,000 pre-seed investment in EarSmartAI, a portfolio company developing an...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:LNZA) in Connection with its $20,000,000 Registered Direct Offering

May 21, 2026 10:35 AM

LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNZA) ("LanzaTech" or the "Company") announced that it has closed its securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for the sale and purchase of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock in a registered direct offering (the "Offering"), resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $20 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as...

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Acceleron and BCUS, Inc., a member of the Banking Circle Group, Enter Strategic Partnership to Modernize International Wires for Community Banks, Featuring Inbound Payments

May 21, 2026 10:00 AM

Acceleron, a software platform that helps community banks and credit unions automate international wire transfers and bring foreign exchange (FX) capabilities in-house, today announced a strategic partnership with BCUS, Inc., doing business as Banking Circle US in Connecticut (BCUS), to simplify international wire processing for U.S. community financial institutions.[1] The partnership integrates Acceleron's international wire transfer...

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What You Need To Know About Electronic Payments Fraud - Tips From KeyBank

May 21, 2026 9:30 AM

Electronic payment systems make it easier than ever to manage money-but they also present opportunities for cybercriminals. Electronic Payments Fraud occurs when criminals exploit online banking tools, merchant payment systems, and peer‑to‑peer platforms such as Zelle® and PayPal® to steal funds or sensitive financial information. Understanding how these fraud schemes work is the first step toward protecting yourself. Below KeyBank is sharing...

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Luminar Media Group, Inc. Officially Changes Corporate Name to Fortun Holdings, Corp.

May 21, 2026 9:01 AM

Fortun Holdings, Corp. (OTCID:LRGR), a diversified financial services holding company focused on revenue-based financing and related financial technology solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced that it has officially changed its corporate name with the State of Delaware to Fortun Holdings, Corp. The corporate name change is now effective under Delaware law and is already beginning to reflect on certain trading platforms...

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Vietnam's International Financial Center Launches Maritime Financial Ecosystem to Capture USD Billions Flowing Offshore

May 21, 2026 8:12 AM

Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), in collaboration with Gemadept Corporation and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies, today hosted a high-level forum to officially launch the International Maritime Financial Ecosystem (IMFE) - one of the four strategic pillars of VIFC-HCMC. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan (left), Vice Chairman of VIFC-HCMC, and Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, General Director of...

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Atlas Reserve Precious Metals Launches Transparent Gold IRA and Silver IRA Platform for Retirement Investors

May 21, 2026 7:15 AM

Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC, a Wyoming-registered precious metals dealer, has announced the official launch of its physical gold and silver bullion platform designed for self-directed Gold IRAs and Silver IRAs. The company provides access to IRS-eligible gold and silver coins and bars, supported by transparent spot-plus-premium pricing and allocated storage through U.S.-based depositories. The platform was developed to provide a...

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FundCanna Secures up to $60,000,000 Credit Facility, Bryant Park Capital Serves as Financial Advisor

May 20, 2026 7:50 PM

Bryant Park Capital ("BPC") announced today that FundCanna has recently closed a senior credit facility with a leading alternative investment manager, providing the company with up to $60 million of availability. FundCanna is the leading specialty finance company in the cannabis sector, providing working capital solutions to businesses across the ecosystem. FundCanna offers a range of financing products tailored to the unique needs of cannabis...

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Entrepreneur Fund Announces 26 Recipients of Rural Field to Market Grant

May 20, 2026 3:30 PM

The Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, is excited to announce the 26 recipients of the Rural Field to Market Grant, a one-time funding opportunity designed to strengthen small- to mid-size farm and food businesses across EFund's Minnesota service area. Through a highly competitive application process, EFund received over 100 applications from food and farm businesses across the region. Following careful...

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International Citizens Insurance Warns Summer Travelers to Review Coverage Amid Rising Global Travel Disruptions

May 20, 2026 10:00 AM

As the busy summer travel kicks off, recent headlines involving virus outbreaks on cruise ships and ongoing regional unrest affecting air travel routes and tourism operations have underscored how quickly travel plans can change. In response, International Citizens Insurance (ICI) is urging travelers to review their travel insurance coverage carefully before departure, particularly medical evacuation, trip interruption, and international health...

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SBA Loans Can Fuel Business Growth: What Small Business Owners Should Know

May 20, 2026 9:30 AM

When it comes to running a successful business, many people think it's a simple matter of offering a product or service customers are willing to spend money on and generating profits. Those who run businesses will tell you it's much more nuanced. If you really want to succeed, you need to have a plan for managing every aspect of your operations, especially your finances. This is particularly true for small business owners who want to grow....

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Humilis Investment Strategies Announces Launch of the Humilis US Focused Opportunities ETF

May 20, 2026 9:00 AM

Humilis Investment Strategies is pleased to announce the launch of the Humilis US Focused Opportunities ETF, an actively managed equity ETF designed to provide investors with long-term capital growth through a focused portfolio of high-quality U.S. companies. The Fund seeks to make Humilis' US Focused strategy available to a broader investor base through the ETF structure. The strategy reflects the firm's disciplined investment process and is...

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Narmi Brings AI, Innovation, and Industry Leaders to Downtown Detroit for 2026 Innovators Retreat

May 20, 2026 9:00 AM

Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions for financial institutions, today announced the full agenda and list of featured speakers for its 2026 Innovators Retreat, taking place September 22-24, at the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit. Building on the theme "Innovation Over Incumbency," this year's retreat will bring together more than 100 leaders from community banks and credit unions for three days of hands-on collaboration,...

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