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Bonita Payments Launches QuarterMaster, Advancing Its Evolution Into a U.S. SaaS Fintech Platform
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

Bonita Payments Launches QuarterMaster, Advancing Its Evolution Into a U.S. SaaS Fintech Platform

February 3, 2026 4:55 AM

Bonita Payments today announced the launch of QuarterMaster™, its proprietary SaaS platform built to manage merchant onboarding, agent/channel performance, and end-to-end lifecycle execution through a single operating framework. The launch marks Bonita's next stage of growth-from a regional full-service payments provider into a nationwide fintech platform company.QuarterMaster is the flagship application within QuarterSuite™, Bonita's integrated...

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AI Rises on the Finance Leadership Agenda as Cost Control Dominates 2026, New Survey Reveals
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

AI Rises on the Finance Leadership Agenda as Cost Control Dominates 2026, New Survey Reveals

February 3, 2026 4:00 AM

AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider, today announced the release of its Finance Trends 2026 report, presenting the findings of its annual survey of finance leaders. In this fourth year of the report, AccessPay reveals marked sectoral differences between finance teams in financial services firms and those in corporates with regards to their priorities and attitudes to technology adoption.Key findings from the report include:1....

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Western Announces Sale of GlassMasters Investment
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Western Announces Sale of GlassMasters Investment

February 2, 2026 5:25 PM

The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV:WI) ("Western" or the "Company") today announced the sale of the Company's equity investment (the "Transaction") in GlassMasters ARG Autoglass Two Inc. ("GlassMasters" or the "Business").Western's proceeds from the Transaction were approximately $23.2 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, including working capital true-ups and escrow arrangements. The Transaction represents...

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American Riviera Bancorp Appoints Two New Directors
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

American Riviera Bancorp Appoints Two New Directors

February 2, 2026 12:20 PM

American Riviera Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX:ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank ("Bank"), announced today the appointment of two new directors effective February 19, 2026. Jeff Deuel and Martin Alwin have extensive relevant experience and will serve on the boards of both the Company and the Bank.The appointments are strategic as the Bank grows, brings new perspectives to its board, evolves governance, and seeks to increase demand,...

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Everest Mortgages Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Everest Mortgages Celebrates 10 Years in Business

February 2, 2026 11:45 AM

Leading Brighton-based independent mortgage broker Everest Mortgages is celebrating its 10th anniversary.Founded by John Everest, Everest Mortgages has grown from a kitchen-table startup into a trusted local business, having successfully delivered over 1,000 mortgages for clients from all walks of life. Built entirely through word of mouth, determination and a commitment to truly independent advice, the firm has established a strong reputation...

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Brookstone Capital Management Chooses MarketGrader's Stock Selection Framework to Guide Active Growth, Value and Dividend Strategies
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Brookstone Capital Management Chooses MarketGrader's Stock Selection Framework to Guide Active Growth, Value and Dividend Strategies

February 2, 2026 10:05 AM

Brookstone Capital Management ("Brookstone"), a leading SEC-Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC ("AmeriLife"), today announced that it has engaged MarketGrader, as a strategic research partner to provide systematic signals supporting several of its growth, value- and income-oriented investment strategies.MarketGrader's proprietary fundamentals-based equity research framework is now being utilized to...

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Qollateral: As Gold Hits Record Highs, Luxury Watches and Jewelry Emerge as Strategic Financial Assets
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Qollateral: As Gold Hits Record Highs, Luxury Watches and Jewelry Emerge as Strategic Financial Assets

February 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Qollateral, a leading luxury collateral lending firm based in New York City, is helping collectors and investors unlock liquidity from high-end watches and gold jewelry as precious metal prices reach historic levels. With gold trading around $5,000 per ounce in early 2026 after gaining roughly 50-65% in 2025, affluent consumers are increasingly viewing their luxury assets as strategic stores of value rather than mere possessions.Gold's...

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Jonathan Saxon Joins Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. as Institutional Sales and Marketing Professional
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Jonathan Saxon Joins Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. as Institutional Sales and Marketing Professional

February 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. announced today that Jonathan (Jon) Saxon has joined the institutional sales and marketing team. In his new role, Jon will focus on expanding Pinnacle's institutional investor relationships and building strategic partnerships with industry investment platforms, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other financial institutions. The hire reflects growing institutional interest in Pinnacle's actively managed SMID...

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Mastercard Named One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

Mastercard Named One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026

February 2, 2026 9:55 AM

Originally published by MastercardAt Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives.We're excited to share we've been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026! We're proud to be a global leader known for excellence, trust, and innovation.Continue reading here.Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect and...

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Bank of San Francisco Reports Fourth Quarter and  Year Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

Bank of San Francisco Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results

February 2, 2026 9:15 AM

Bank of San Francisco ("Bank") (OTCQX:BSFO) today reported unaudited net income of $2.2 million, or $1.03 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and $1.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $6.8 million, or $3.17 per diluted...

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Bluesky Digital Assets Announces ChessGold Inc. Major Growth Update
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Bluesky Digital Assets Announces ChessGold Inc. Major Growth Update

February 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold") continues to demonstrate strong global growth and market traction.ChessGold has demonstrated significant market traction from July 2025 through February 2026, achieving a registered user base of 43,732 players across 221 countries and territories, representing near-complete global market coverage. The...

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Brean Capital Completes Acquisition of Strategic Business Units from Janney Montgomery Scott
Banking & Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

Brean Capital Completes Acquisition of Strategic Business Units from Janney Montgomery Scott

February 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Brean Capital, LLC ("Brean Capital"), a leading independent investment bank focused on capital markets and advisory services, is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of strategic business units from Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney"). With the closing of this transaction, Brean Capital adds a team of approximately 50 capital markets professionals across the acquired business units, representing a meaningful influx of...

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Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. Files Registration Statement for a $200 Million Proposed Initial Public Offering
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. Files Registration Statement for a $200 Million Proposed Initial Public Offering

February 2, 2026 6:30 AM

Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. ("IDAC"), a blank check company targeting exceptional Israeli technology companies, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its units (the "units"). Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-third of a warrant, with each...

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HDBank Posts Strong Profit Growth with Solid Capital Base, Ready for New Growth Cycle
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

HDBank Posts Strong Profit Growth with Solid Capital Base, Ready for New Growth Cycle

February 2, 2026 3:50 AM

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker:HDB) recorded pre-tax profit of over VND21.3 trillion (US$820.5 million) in 2025, up 27.4% year-on-year and exceeding its target. HDBank delivers robust 2025 results with profit up 27.4%.Profitability and core indicators remained among the strongest in the banking sector, reflecting the Bank's sustainable growth quality.In the fourth quarter alone, HDBank posted profit...

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F&M Bank Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-end Results For 2025, Including Record Earnings For The Year
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

F&M Bank Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-end Results For 2025, Including Record Earnings For The Year

January 30, 2026 5:35 PM

F&M Bank Corp. (the "Company" or "F&M"), (OTCQX:FMBM), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank ("F&M Bank" or the "Bank") today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.Net income was $2.88 million, or $0.81 per share, for fourth quarter, contributing to net income of $11.2 million or $3.16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2025. This represents a record year of earnings for the Company, an improvement of...

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Oak View Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2025 Earnings and Annual Dividend
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

Oak View Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2025 Earnings and Annual Dividend

January 30, 2026 4:30 PM

Oak View Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:OAKV), parent company of Oak View National Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $7.22 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net income of $6.10 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 18.48%.Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $2.15 compared to $2.07 for the year ended December 31, 2024."Our exceptional team...

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Payment Infrastructure Emerges as a Core Challenge as Fintech Companies Scale
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Payment Infrastructure Emerges as a Core Challenge as Fintech Companies Scale

January 30, 2026 1:45 PM

Over the past decade, the payments industry has undergone rapid transformation. APIs are easier to integrate, payment rails are more accessible, and launching new financial products is faster than ever before. These developments have lowered entry barriers for fintech companies and enabled rapid innovation across the sector.As transaction volumes grow and products mature, however, a different set of challenges begins to emerge. Infrastructure...

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Lendway, Inc. Announces Name Change To Bloomia Holdings, Inc. (TULP)
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Name Change

Lendway, Inc. Announces Name Change To Bloomia Holdings, Inc. (TULP)

January 30, 2026 12:55 PM

Lendway, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it will change its corporate name to Bloomia Holdings, Inc. The name change is expected to be effective on or around February 2, 2026, on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the "NASDAQ"). Concurrent with the corporate name change, the Company's common stock will begin trading under the symbol TULP on the NASDAQ. The Company's CUSIP number will remain the same. As previously announced, the name change...

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KeyBank Invests $225,000 in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to Aid Neighborhood Revitalization
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

KeyBank Invests $225,000 in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to Aid Neighborhood Revitalization

January 30, 2026 12:30 PM

KeyBank, through the KeyBank Foundation, has announced a $225,000 investment in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to expand the nonprofit's growing Home Repair Program. This funding will help provide essential interior and exterior home repairs, safety upgrades, and accessibility modifications for low‑income homeowners. The latest grant continues KeyBank's long-standing support for Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, building on a series of...

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Casinos.com Partners with Las Vegas Desert Dogs
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Casinos.com Partners with Las Vegas Desert Dogs

January 30, 2026 12:00 PM

Casinos.com today announced a new partnership with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, marking the company's first official sports team sponsorship and a significant expansion of its presence in Las Vegas.The season-long partnership brings Casinos.com into the Desert Dogs ecosystem through in-arena branding, broadcast television exposure, social media collaboration, and fan engagement initiatives throughout the 2025-26 season.As part of the...

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