Banking & Finance

Qollateral Expands Nationwide Loan Services to Meet Growing Demand for Alternative Lending Across Texas

April 23, 2026 11:30 AM

Qollateral, a NYC-based luxury collateral lender, today announced the expansion of its nationwide loan services to actively serve clients throughout the state of Texas. The move responds to rising demand for asset-backed, credit-independent lending alternatives across the Lone Star State, where a growing population of high-net-worth individuals and collectors is seeking faster, more flexible access to capital. Texas represents one of the most...

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United Bancorp, Inc. Increases its Second Quarter Cash Dividend Payment to $0.1950 per Share, which produces a Forward Yield of 5.13%, and Reports on Annual Shareholder Meeting

April 23, 2026 11:00 AM

On April 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a second quarter dividend payment of $0.1950 per share for shareholders of record on June 10, 2026 with a payment date of June 19, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.4%, over the regular cash dividend paid in the second quarter of last year. In the first two quarters of the current year, UBCP has paid total cash dividends of $0.5625 (inclusive of a special...

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Bank CMG Welcomes Jake Stilling as Vice President of Business Banking in Southeast Wisconsin

April 23, 2026 10:25 AM

Bank CMG is pleased to announce that Jake Stilling has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Banking, serving Southeast Wisconsin from our Burlington & Lake Geneva branch locations. In his new role, Jake will focus on building and strengthening relationships with business owners across the region, delivering tailored financial strategies designed to support long-term growth and success. Known for his partnership-driven mindset,...

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Inspira Financial Highlights Expanding Role Supporting Financial Advisors' Access to Alternative Investments

April 23, 2026 10:15 AM

Inspira Financial today highlighted its expanding role supporting financial advisors as alternative investments become a larger component of diversified client portfolios. As demand grows, advisors are increasingly focused on the operational infrastructure required to support alternative assets alongside traditional holdings. Custody and asset servicing have become critical components enabling advisors to move from investment access to...

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This Spring, Aflac Encourages You To Scatter Seeds of Kindness

April 23, 2026 9:30 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom As the warm, sunny weather settles in, many home gardeners are sowing seeds or planting beautiful flowers in their garden beds. But what if we took that beyond just the plants we hope will take root and bloom into gorgeous flowers - what if we also started spreading seeds of kindness to those around us? That's exactly what Aflac aims to do through its Scatter Seeds of Kindness platform. Inspired by the main...

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Four Fraud Schemes Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore - Tips from KeyBank

April 23, 2026 9:30 AM

May is Small Business Month, a time to honor the nearly 33 million small businesses in the U.S. that drive the economy and support local communities. While it's important to shop at small businesses, arming their owners and employees with information that can help protect them is just as important, because business fraud is rising and evolving just as quickly as the technology they rely on to operate. Across industries, criminals are deploying...

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Our Tech Ambition: Scaling the Digital Economy Without Scaling Emissions

April 23, 2026 9:00 AM

Renewable energy at Mastercard's facilities, such as solar panels at the St. Louis Tech Hub, advance the company's environmental goals and increase resilience, including for neighbors and the local grid. (Photo credit: Christopher Polley) By: Ellen Jackowski Chief Sustainability Officer, Mastercard Adam Tenzer Senior Vice President, Data and Governance, Technology, Mastercard The power of today's technologies has made payments faster, more...

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Stonehill College to Host Mass Fintech Hub's Inaugural Fintech Pitch Battle

April 23, 2026 9:00 AM

The Meehan School of Business at Stonehill College will host Mass Fintech Hub's inaugural Fintech Pitch Battle on Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free, and students of all academic levels and majors from any college or university are welcome to attend. The competition will feature student teams from Mass Fintech Hub member institutions, who each participated in a preliminary battle round at their school to pick the team to...

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FirsTrust: Real Advice. No Agenda

April 23, 2026 9:00 AM

Good advice feels familiar. It sounds like knowing a person and weighing every decision as if it were their own. That's the kind of counsel clients find at FirsTrust, an Orlando-born wealth management firm where objectivity and empathy share the same table. "We meet a lot of families who thought they were getting good financial advice," says Mike Koenig, Founding Partner. "But too often, it turned out to be just a good sales pitch." For Koenig,...

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Wentz Financial Group: Worth The Wait

April 23, 2026 9:00 AM

At Wentz Financial Group in Hudson, screens track markets and news as it unfolds. Charts and visuals throughout the office keep information in view, inviting questions and conversation. The environment is bright and meant to spark curiosity about what's possible when people stay engaged and informed. "Early on, I learned that the hardest part of investing isn't making a decision," says Bud Wentz, president, senior financial advisor, and director...

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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

April 23, 2026 8:05 AM

The board of directors of Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank"), approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on April 22, 2026. Based on the closing stock price on April 21, 2026 of $24.44, the annualized dividend yield is 1.64%. The dividend is payable on May 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026. "The reinstatement of the quarterly dividend reflects the Company's...

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Isabella Bank Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Earnings

April 23, 2026 8:00 AM

Isabella Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:ISBA) ("Isabella" or the "Company") reported net income of $5.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2026 compared to $3.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Loans, excluding advances to mortgage brokers, grew $27.2 million Total deposits increased $40.2 million Net income grew 26% compared to first quarter 2025 Net interest margin...

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Carter Bankshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

April 23, 2026 8:00 AM

Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank") today announced quarterly net income of $85.8 million, or $3.88 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $8.5 million, or $0.38 diluted EPS, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $9.0 million, or $0.39 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2025. Net interest income was $35.9 million...

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American Riviera Bancorp Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2026

April 22, 2026 9:50 PM

American Riviera Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX:ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank ("Bank"), announced today unaudited net income of $4.0 million ($0.69 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $4.5 million ($0.80 per share) in the previous quarter, and $2.3 million ($0.40 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year. Total deposits were $1.25 billion at March 31, 2026, an increase of...

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Stock Signal Platforms Gain Investor Attention in 2026 as Demand Rises for Data-Driven Market Analysis Tools

April 22, 2026 6:25 PM

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Optima Tax Relief Commends Release of Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Taxpayer Focused IRS Improvements

April 22, 2026 5:00 PM

Optima Tax Relief, the nation's leading tax resolution firm, today welcomed the release of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's (TAP) 2025 Annual Report, which highlights nearly 200 taxpayer‑focused recommendations aimed at improving IRS service delivery, reducing taxpayer burden, and strengthening ta administration nationwide. The report reflects hundreds of volunteer hours dedicated to grassroots outreach, listening sessions, and direct engagement...

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Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Income of $25.6 Million, or $0.48 per Diluted Share

April 22, 2026 4:35 PM

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company," "Old Second," "we," "us," and "our") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Our net income was $25.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $28.8 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income1 was $26.0...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2026

April 22, 2026 3:30 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today reported for the first quarter of 2026: Tier 1 Capital The Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding well capitalized requirements, with Tier 1 leverage capital at 8.08%. Key Quarterly Highlights Net income was $1.9 million. Earnings per share of $0.88. Paid dividend of $0.18 per share. Total assets increased to $1.0 billion. Deposits increased to $908 million. From Jason J. Hyska, Sturgis Bancorp,...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

April 22, 2026 3:30 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026. This declaration continues the quarterly dividend at the highest level in the Company's history. About Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company (the Bank), and its...

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KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports 25% Increase in Net Income Year over Year

April 22, 2026 2:55 PM

KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:KSBI), parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), reported strong financial results for the first quarter and the year ended March 31, 2026. Financial Highlights Net income of $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2026 Earnings per share of $2.34, compared to $1.87 in the prior‑year quarter Total assets increased to $874.1 million, up $51.5 million, or 6.3%, since year‑end 2025 Net loans grew to $687.5...

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