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Hilbert Group Files MiCA and Payment Institution Licence Applications with Maltese Financial Regulator (MFSA)
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Hilbert Group Files MiCA and Payment Institution Licence Applications with Maltese Financial Regulator (MFSA)

July 15, 2026 4:15 AM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B) (FRA:999) - Hilbert Finance seeks dual authorisation as Crypto-Asset Service Provider and Payment Institution to serve institutional clients across the European Union.Hilbert Group AB (Nasdaq First North: HILB B), a leading investment firm focused on bridging traditional and digital assets, today announced that Hilbert Finance, its wholly owned subsidiary in Malta, has submitted a dual-licence application to the Malta...

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SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT Launch JX, Bringing a Japanese Asset Manager’s Equity Strategy On-Chain for the First Time
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT Launch JX, Bringing a Japanese Asset Manager’s Equity Strategy On-Chain for the First Time

July 14, 2026 9:42 PM

DigiFT, a regulated digital asset exchange for institutional-grade real-world assets ("RWAs"), and SBI Global Asset Management Co., Ltd. ("SBI GAM"), a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc., today announced the launch of the SBI Japan High Dividend Equity Strategy Token ("JX token"), a token designed to provide accredited or institutional investors with on-chain access to a Japanese high-dividend equity fund strategy managed by SBI Asset Management...

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Global Education Communities Corp. Reports F2026 Q3 Financial Results
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

Global Education Communities Corp. Reports F2026 Q3 Financial Results

July 14, 2026 8:00 PM

Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) reports that it has filed on SEDAR+ its interim consolidated financial statements (the "Third Quarter Financial Statements") and related Management's Discussion & Analysis (the "MD&A") (collectively, the "Q3 2026 Financial Report") for the nine months ended May 31, 2026 ("Q3 2026"). This news release should be read in conjunction with the Q3 2026 Financial Report...

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Whittier Trust Recognized as a Quantum Certified Workplace(TM) in the Puget Sound
Banking & Financial ServicesAwards

Whittier Trust Recognized as a Quantum Certified Workplace(TM) in the Puget Sound

July 14, 2026 1:00 PM

Whittier Trust's Seattle office has been recognized as a 2026 Quantum Certified Workplace™ in Washington. This marks half a decade of continuous recognition for workplace excellence in the Pacific Northwest.The Quantum Certified Workplace designation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate a sustained focus on building a strong workplace culture, employee engagement, and practices that help teams thrive. For Whittier Trust's Seattle office,...

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New Data Shows Family Offices Now Drive 65% of Nodem's Net Asset Value Loan Demand
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

New Data Shows Family Offices Now Drive 65% of Nodem's Net Asset Value Loan Demand

July 14, 2026 12:35 PM

Family offices have overtaken private equity fund managers as the largest source of demand for Net Asset Value (NAV) loans, according to new data published today by Nodem Capital, a specialist lender providing portfolio-backed credit facilities of $20m to $100m+. The findings come from Nodem's Mid-Year 2026 NAV Financing Update, drawn from the firm's own origination records covering more than 500 enquiries and 100+ viable transactions screened...

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Avidbank Announces Launch of SBA Lending Division
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Avidbank Announces Launch of SBA Lending Division

July 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH), the holding company for Avidbank, a California state-chartered bank, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending division, to continue enhancing its commercial banking suite of products, services, and its commitment to serving small and mid-sized businesses with customized financing solutions.The SBA Lending division is an experienced team of SBA professionals...

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D. Boral Capital Receives Minority Business Enterprise Certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council Certification
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

D. Boral Capital Receives Minority Business Enterprise Certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council Certification

July 14, 2026 10:15 AM

D. Boral Capital, a relationship-driven investment bank focused on growth issuers and their investors, announces the Company's certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)."Being recognized by the NMSDC will allow D. Boral Capital to expand its reach to a national network of verified suppliers," said D. Boral Capital Founder and CEO David W. Boral. "This certification...

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Fortun Holdings Receives Additional $750,000 Under Previously Announced Friends and Family Financing Commitments
Banking & Financial ServicesFinancing

Fortun Holdings Receives Additional $750,000 Under Previously Announced Friends and Family Financing Commitments

July 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Fortun Holdings, Corp. (OTCID:FRTU) ("Fortun" or the "Company"), through its Fortun family of companies, today announced that it has received an additional $750,000 in additional capital under its previously announced friends and family financing commitments.The additional capital is expected to support Fortun's operating and funding capacity as the Company continues to evaluate increased application volume, marketing performance, and potential...

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SHOP. SAVE. INVEST.: Price.com and Grifin Partner to Turn Everyday Spending Into Ownership
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

SHOP. SAVE. INVEST.: Price.com and Grifin Partner to Turn Everyday Spending Into Ownership

July 14, 2026 9:03 AM

Rent, groceries, the basics- all of it costs more, and paychecks have not kept up. Meanwhile, the market keeps setting records that most people have no stake in. Among younger Americans, the mood even has a name now: financial nihilism. Priced out of homeownership and the old ways of getting ahead, Gen Z and younger millennials are looking beyond legacy institutions to build wealth. But the squeeze doesn't stop with them. Parents supporting...

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Carter Bank Named Best Bank in Virginia by Forbes
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Carter Bank Named Best Bank in Virginia by Forbes

July 14, 2026 9:00 AM

Leading business magazine Forbes recently named Carter Bank (Nasdaq:CARE) the Best Bank in Virginia in the magazine's 2026 America's Best-In-State Banks ranking.The recognition, which comes after Carter Bank finished third in the rankings in both 2024 and 2025, is based on survey responses from more than 26,000 US residents about U.S.-based banks they've held accounts with in the last three years, on their satisfaction and likelihood they would...

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DiligenceVault Expands Form ADV Monitoring with AI-Powered Brochure Change Intelligence
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

DiligenceVault Expands Form ADV Monitoring with AI-Powered Brochure Change Intelligence

July 14, 2026 9:00 AM

DiligenceVault, the global diligence network and AI platform for asset allocators, asset managers, and fund service providers, today announced an expansion of its Form ADV Monitoring module with AI-powered change intelligence for Form ADV Part 2 brochures.The capability is part of DV Assist 2.0, DiligenceVault's next-generation AI suite designed to embed governed, purpose-built AI directly into diligence and oversight workflows.Form ADV Part 2...

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Syntetika Appoints Jorge Cuartero as Chief Executive Officer
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Syntetika Appoints Jorge Cuartero as Chief Executive Officer

July 14, 2026 4:25 AM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) - Syntetika, the platform for tokenised yield products, appoints Jorge Cuartero as Chief Executive Officer and welcomes DeFi curator Tulipa Capital as a strategic partner.Syntetika, the platform for tokenised yield products supported by Hilbert Group AB (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: HILB B), today announced the appointment of Jorge Cuartero as Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 July 2026. The...

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Alex Cecola of Vincere Portfolios Reviews the Rising Demand for Rules-Based Investing During Volatile Market Conditions
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Alex Cecola of Vincere Portfolios Reviews the Rising Demand for Rules-Based Investing During Volatile Market Conditions

July 13, 2026 7:55 PM

Alex Cecola Vincere Portfolios reviewed and highlighted the growing interest in rules-based investing as investors continue to navigate periods of heightened market uncertainty. As economic conditions, interest rate expectations, geopolitical developments, and rapid news cycles continue to influence financial markets, the company is encouraging investors to evaluate disciplined, systematic approaches that reduce emotional decision making and...

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Galaxy Ventures Inc. Announces Director Resignation
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Galaxy Ventures Inc. Announces Director Resignation

July 13, 2026 5:10 PM

Galaxy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GXY.P) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX-V"), announces that Mr. Daryl Rebeck has resigned as a director of the Company, effective immediately, for personal reasons.The Board of Directors and management of Galaxy thank Mr. Rebeck for his service and valuable contributions to the Company during his tenure and extend their best wishes to him in his future...

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Best Reputation for Gold IRA Companies Goes to Goldco - Report by Gold IRA USA
Banking & Financial ServicesAdvertorial

Best Reputation for Gold IRA Companies Goes to Goldco - Report by Gold IRA USA

July 13, 2026 4:25 PM

Gold IRA USA has published a new industry report recognizing Goldco as the gold IRA company with the best overall reputation following an extensive review of established precious metals IRA providers operating in the United States.The report examines one of the most important-but often overlooked-factors investors should consider before opening a precious metals individual retirement account: reputation.According to Gold IRA USA, reputation...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

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

July 13, 2026 12:35 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today reported for the second quarter of 2026:Tier 1 CapitalThe Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding well capitalized requirements, with Tier 1 leverage capital at 8.63%.Key Quarterly HighlightsNet income was $2.5 million.Earnings per share of $1.16.Paid dividend of $0.18 per share.Total assets increased to $1.03 billion.From Jason J. Hyska, Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Chief Executive Officer"The Bank had...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Banking & Financial ServicesDividends

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

July 13, 2026 11:52 AM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 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),...

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Bankers Edge Advisory Launches Buy-Side M&A Practice for Lower Middle Market Platform Builders
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

Bankers Edge Advisory Launches Buy-Side M&A Practice for Lower Middle Market Platform Builders

July 13, 2026 10:55 AM

Bankers Edge Advisory today announced the launch of a dedicated buy-side M&A advisory practice serving private equity firms, family offices, independent sponsors, search funds, and acquisitive companies across the lower middle market - with a particular focus on platform creation and buy-and-build strategies. The practice pairs a dedicated deal-origination engine with the firm's established capital markets, structuring, and transaction-execution...

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Bluesky Digital Provides Update on Proposed Acquisition of ChessGold Inc.
Banking & Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

Bluesky Digital Provides Update on Proposed Acquisition of ChessGold Inc.

July 13, 2026 7:00 AM

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Company") is providing shareholders with an update regarding its previously announced proposed acquisition of ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold"), previously announced in the Company's news releases of January 22, 2026 and April 17, 2026 (the "Transaction"), which is currently in advanced stages of review by the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE").As previously disclosed, the...

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OPEC Fund Provides US$50 Million to SeABank to Boost Small Business and Climate Finance in Viet Nam
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

OPEC Fund Provides US$50 Million to SeABank to Boost Small Business and Climate Finance in Viet Nam

July 13, 2026 5:06 AM

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a US$50 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to expand financing for small businesses and climate-focused investments across Viet Nam. SeABank has mobilized approximately US$1.1 billion to promote inclusive, sustainable finance in Viet Nam.The loan will help SeABank increase lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which...

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