Banking & Finance

Michael S. Schwartz Receives Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors Award for 2026, His Eighth Consecutive Year

April 29, 2026 9:00 AM

Magnus Financial Group LLC, a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, is pleased to announce that its CEO & President, Michael S. Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, has been recognized by Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Awards 2026 for the eighth consecutive year. "I am very grateful to be recognized in Forbes' 2026 ranking of Top Wealth Advisors," said Michael S. Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC® of Magnus Financial Group. "This recognition is a...

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Teragonia Appoints Jason Boo as Managing Director, Financial Sponsor Coverage

April 29, 2026 9:00 AM

Teragonia, the AI operating system for PE Value Orchestration, today announced the appointment of Jason Boo as Managing Director, Financial Sponsor Coverage. In this role, Boo will lead sponsor-facing commercial efforts across the firm, building and expanding relationships with middle-market and upper-middle-market private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Boo joins Teragonia from Accordion, a private equity-focused financial...

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Fountain Asset Corp. Announces Its Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025

April 28, 2026 6:20 PM

Fountain Asset Corp. (TSXV:FA) ("Fountain" or the "Company") would like to announce its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2025 ("Q4/25") and for the year ended December 31, 2025 ("Fiscal 2025"). Highlights from Q4/25: Net asset value ("NAV") of $7.46 million ($0.12 per share) at December 31, 2025 compared to 8.56 million ($0.13/share) at September 30, 2025, representing an 7.7% decrease quarter over quarter on a per share...

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Flushing Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results; Net Interest Margin Expands 16 Basis Points Year Over Year; 1Q26 GAAP and Core EPS of $0.17 and $0.29, Respectively

April 28, 2026 5:00 PM

Net Interest Margin Expansion and Noninterest Deposit Growth. The Company reported 1Q26 GAAP and Core EPS of $0.17 and $0.29, compared to ($0.29) and $0.23, respectively, a year ago. During the quarter, NIM on a GAAP basis expanded 16 basis points year over year to 2.67% while Core NIM expanded 17 basis points year over year, driven by lower deposit costs and growth in noninterest bearing deposits. Average net loans decreased 2.0% YoY and 0.8%...

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F&M Bank Corp. Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Quarterly Dividend

April 28, 2026 5:00 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"), reported strong earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income was $3.23 million, or $0.91 per share, for first quarter 2026, compared to net income of $2.88 million, or $0.81 per share, reported for fourth quarter 2025, and net income of $2.46 million, or $0.70 per share, reported for first quarter 2025....

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U & I Financial Corp. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

April 28, 2026 4:00 PM

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company ("Company") for UniBank ("Bank"), today reported quarterly Net Loss of $166 thousand or $0.03 loss per share in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million or $0.38 loss per share for the same quarter of 2025. The Company recognized a negative Provision for Credit Losses of $754 thousand during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to a provision expense of $3.1...

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Matter Family Office Launches "Knowledge Center" to Define the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Family Office Model

April 28, 2026 4:00 PM

Matter Family Office has introduced a new online "Knowledge Center " designed to educate ultra-high-net-worth families on the structure, services and long-term value of a family office, while reinforcing the firm's fiduciary approach to integrated wealth management. The hub, available at Matter Family Office Knowledge Center, outlines how family offices operate, what distinguishes multi-family offices from other advisory models and why...

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Solera National Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

April 28, 2026 3:00 PM

Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTC:SLRK) ("Company"), the holding company for Solera National Bank ("Bank"), a business-focused bank located in the Denver metropolitan area, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. See highlights below. 1Q26 Financial Highlights Pre-tax pre-provision pre-legal income of $12.4 million, a $5.9 million or 92% increase from Q1 2025. Non-interest income of $5.2 million, a $4.1...

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Infinity Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

April 28, 2026 1:38 PM

Infinity Bancorp (OTCQB:INFT) (the "Company" or "Bancorp"), the holding company for Infinity Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable May 28, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2026. Infinity Bank is the sole subsidiary of Infinity Bancorp. Infinity Bancorp, formed on October 21, 2022, is the...

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OptiVia Solutions Expands Operations to Dallas to Support Growing Customer Base

April 28, 2026 1:30 PM

Leading ATM rigging, installation, and construction service provider OptiVia Solutions is excited to announce its newest office in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, located at 3532 Highway 114, Fort Worth, TX 76177. This strategic expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for ATM and bank equipment services in the Central U.S. region while expanding the company's national service footprint and strengthening support for financial institutions...

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Mi Casa Es Su Casa

April 28, 2026 11:15 AM

A first-of-its-kind home for adults with disabilities has opened in Miami - with support from Truist - bringing purpose to life and expanding what's possible in care. In March, Truist teammates joined civic leaders, partners, and residents to celebrate the grand opening of The Village of Casa Familia, an affordable housing community designed to help adults with intellectual, developmental, and other related disabilities transition into...

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Exit Factor Expands Territory with New Location in Northwest Arkansas, AR

April 28, 2026 10:00 AM

Exit Factor™, a business consulting franchise that specializes in exit planning for small to mid-sized companies, announced today the opening of its newest location in Northwest Arkansas, Arkansas. Tad Thompson, a business consultant with 27 years of executive leadership experience and a Doctorate in Leadership, will be the owner and operator of Exit Factor Northwest Arkansas. The Exit Factor program is a proven process with tailored exit plans...

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Mastercard: In Los Angeles, Luxury Retail's Second - and More Sustainable - Act

April 28, 2026 9:00 AM

By: Beth Szymkowski Contributor At first glance, The Way We Wore could be mistaken for an ordinary Los Angeles secondhand store with a warehouse vibe. Huge windows cast warm light onto cement floors and racks hung with an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories. But a closer look reveals that it is more like a museum of fashion history. Some items date back to the early 1900s. There's a rack of Chanel. Another of Pucci. Orange and red Bakelite...

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Smarter Loans Unveils 2026 Guide to Canada’s Fastest Personal Loan Providers as Demand for Instant Approval Surges

April 28, 2026 8:10 AM

As borrowing demand rises and digital lending accelerates, Canadian consumers are gaining access to faster and more flexible personal loan options than ever before, according to a newly released 2026 guide from Smarter Loans. The report highlights a growing shift toward online lending platforms and fintech-driven marketplaces, where borrowers can receive pre-qualified loan offers in under a minute and, in some cases, access funds the same day....

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Regents Capital Closes Inaugural $132.9 Million Securitization

April 28, 2026 8:00 AM

Regents Capital Corporation (Regents), a leading independent provider of equipment leasing and financing solutions to middle-market borrowers, announced the successful closing of its inaugural Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) transaction. The offering, RCER 2026-1, consisted of $132.9 million in notes backed by a portfolio of Regents' originated loans and leases spanning a broad range of industries, including: construction, manufacturing,...

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Jacob Gurock Named to Connect Money's Next Gen Wealth Management Award

April 28, 2026 5:00 AM

Centurion Wealth Management is proud to announce that Jacob Gurock, CFP®, has been recognized in the 2026 Connect Money Next Generation Wealth Management Awards, a national program highlighting emerging leaders in the wealth management industry. The Connect Money Next Generation Wealth Management Awards recognize financial professionals based on a range of qualitative factors, including leadership within their organization, client service...

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Maha Enters into Letter of Intent for a Business Combination with BWIV, a US SPAC with Approximately USD 130 Million Cash, Resulting in a Publicly Traded Company Listed on New York Stock Exchange

April 27, 2026 10:10 PM

Maha Capital (STO:MAHA-A) - Maha Capital AB (publ) ("Maha" or the "Company") today announces that the Company has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV ("BWIV"), a U.S.-based special purpose acquisition company (a so-called SPAC) with approximately USD 130 million held in trust as of the date hereof, subject to redemption by BWIV's existing public shareholders, regarding a potential business...

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SeABank Successfully Holds 2026 AGM, Reports Stable Q1 Results

April 27, 2026 9:05 PM

Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) has successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), approving key resolutions on strategic direction, governance, and capital strengthening to accelerate sustainable growth. The approved 2026 business plan targets PBT of VND 7,068 billion, total asset growth of 10%, funding mobilization growth of 23%, credit growth of 17%, an ROE of 13%, and an NPL ratio below...

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Bancorp 34, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter Performance

April 27, 2026 6:30 PM

Bancorp 34, Inc. (OTCID:BCTF), the parent company for Southwest Heritage Bank, together, the "Company" reports first quarter of 2026 performance. Management Comments - Ciaran McMullan, Chairman & CEO Core1 ROATA improved for the sixth consecutive quarter - to 0.65% compared to 0.35% for Q1 2025. Non-interest expense declined over the linked and prior year quarters by 1.3% and 6.2%, respectively. Driven by our ongoing efforts to make incremental...

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Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

April 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial") (NASDAQ:CBK), the parent company for Commercial Bank, announced today that on April 27, 2026, the board of directors of Commercial (the "Board") declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Commercial common stock payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026. Commercial also announced that the Board authorized a stock repurchase plan (the...

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