Crash Proof Retirement(R) Show Celebrates 17th Anniversary on Talk Radio 1210

January 2, 2026 8:30 AM

The Crash Proof Retirement® Show, a financial radio show that helps educate those in-or-near retirement on how to protect their nest eggs without market risk, has celebrated an important milestone of 17 years on Philadelphia's renowned Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. The 17th Anniversary episode marked the first without Phil Cannella, the late founder of Crash Proof Retirement®, and the first with new co-host Traci Stillman.The Crash Proof Retirement®...

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Investar Holding Corporation Announces Completion of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. Acquisition

January 2, 2026 7:40 AM

Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced the completion of its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. ("Wichita Falls"), the holding company for First National Bank ("FNB") headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas. An Agreement and Plan of Merger relating to the acquisition was previously announced in July 2025.The acquisition became...

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ICG FUNDING Introduces AI-Powered Underwriting to Enable 24/7 Small Business Loan Decisions

December 31, 2025 7:45 AM

ICG FUNDING has announced the deployment of an AI-driven underwriting engine designed to provide qualified small businesses with funding decisions within 24 hours, regardless of time or day. The development reflects a broader shift within the fintech sector toward faster, data-driven access to working capital for small and medium-sized enterprises who apply for business loans. The new system is aimed at businesses operating in time-sensitive...

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American Heritage International and Nordholm Unite to Redefine the Future of Global Coastal Shipping

December 30, 2025 6:40 PM

American Heritage International, Inc. (OTC:AHII) today announced the signing of a transformative Heads of Agreement with Nordholm Companies, marking what the parties believe to be a defining moment in the evolution of modern maritime logistics and coastal transportation.At a time when global supply chains are under unprecedented strain, AHII and its operating subsidiary Roadships are assembling a new integrated shipping system designed from the...

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Mortgage Investors Group Provides Update on Cybersecurity Incident

December 30, 2025 1:45 PM

Mortgage Investors Group (MIG) today provided an update on the cybersecurity incident first disclosed in January 2025, confirming the completion of its investigation, the notification timeline, and the availability of support services for affected individuals.In December 2024, MIG detected unauthorized access to its network and immediately secured its systems while engaging independent cybersecurity professionals to conduct a comprehensive...

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Update on Issues of Shares, Convertible Notes and Warrants

December 30, 2025 1:30 PM

Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) CIO Invests USD 1 Million in Hilbert Shares as Helena Partners Increases Commitment to USD 7 MillionSummary of Transactions:1. Management Investment: USD 1 Million from CIO Russell Thompson.Russell Thompson, Hilbert's Chief Investment Officer, is investing USD 1 million in 1,208,750 B-shares at an acquisition price of SEK 7,80 per share. This represents a meaningful vote of confidence from senior management,...

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Yield Solutions Group Takes Over Operational Control of Trusted American Mortgage

December 30, 2025 10:30 AM

Trusted American Mortgage today announced that the company is now fully controlled by Yield Solutions Group, following the resignation of former Trusted American Mortgage president Patrick Donlon.Yield Solutions Group (YSG) will enable Trusted American Mortgage to expand from two states to a nationwide platform. YSG is a leading national provider of financial solution servicesYSG officials said the move reflects a broader governance alignment...

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Vero Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation, Strengthening Trust for Asset & Wholesale Finance Lenders

December 30, 2025 8:00 AM

Vero Finance Technologies announced today that it has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, demonstrating that its controls for securing customer data were designed appropriately and operated effectively over a 12‑month review period. The certification was issued by Prescient Assurance LLC, a registered public accounting firm specializing in security and compliance for B2B SaaS providers.​SOC 2 Type 2 is considered the gold standard for...

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OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Merger Agreement and $225 Million Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

December 29, 2025 6:45 PM

OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), ("OceanFirst"), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., and Flushing Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:"FFIC") ("Flushing"), the holding company for Flushing Bank, today announced entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction. Upon completion of the Flushing merger, Flushing Bank will merge into OceanFirst Bank, with OceanFirst Bank...

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Shwiff, Levy & Polo Recognized Among San Francisco Business Times Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area

December 29, 2025 3:30 PM

Shwiff, Levy & Polo, LLP, has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. This recognition highlights the firm's sustained growth, leadership, and long-standing contribution to the regional business community.The annual list honors women-led companies that demonstrate strong performance, operational excellence, and meaningful economic impact across the Bay Area. Shwiff, Levy & Polo'...

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Tax2efile Announces Support for IRS Form 1095-B E-Filing for the 2026 Tax Filing Season

December 29, 2025 9:00 AM

Tax2efile, an IRS-authorized e-file service provider, today announced the launch of its IRS Form 1095-B e-filing support for the upcoming 2026 tax filing season. Beginning January 1, 2026, filers will be able to prepare and submit Form 1095-B electronically through Tax2efile's secure platform, in full compliance with IRS guidelines. Form 1095-B is used to report health coverage information to the Internal Revenue Service and to covered...

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Tax2efile Encourages Filers to Prepare and E-File IRS Forms 1099 /1098 for the 2026 Tax Season

December 29, 2025 9:00 AM

As the 2026 tax filing season begins, Tax2efile, an IRS-authorized e-file service provider, is encouraging businesses, financial institutions, and tax professionals to file their IRS Forms 1099 and 1098 using its secure electronic filing platform, in accordance with IRS information return reporting requirements. IRS Forms 1099 and 1098 are used to report various types of income, payments, and financial transactions to the Internal Revenue...

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Ogvio Launches to Finally Put an End to High Bank Fees and Painfully Slow Transfers

December 29, 2025 5:10 AM

Ogvio, a new global money transfer service, has officially launched, enabling fast, low-cost money transfers in 160+ countries. It offers low-to-no fees and fair mid-market rates. As a result, money transfers with Ogvio cost significantly less than those processed through traditional banking systems.The platform is built to address long-standing issues in the global remittance industry. Traditional banks remain an expensive way to send money, as...

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ZitaPlus Achieves SCA Category 5 Licensing Milestone

December 29, 2025 1:52 AM

ZitaPlus Financial Services LLC, a Dubai-based business-to-business financial services provider, has officially received a Category 5 license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), marking an important milestone in the company's development. The regulatory approval confirms that ZitaPlus operates in alignment with the standards and requirements of one of the region's key financial regulators and reflects the company's...

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Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results and Announces New Stock Repurchase Program

December 26, 2025 9:35 AM

Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the third quarter 2025 ("3Q25") of $4.2 million, or $1.53 per share compared to net income of $3.9 million, or $1.42 per share for the second quarter of 2025 ("2Q25"), and net income of $3.7 million, or $1.37 per share for the third quarter of 2024 ("3Q24"). Net income for the nine months ended...

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AmeriTrust Announces Closing First Tranche of Brokered Offering for $36,187,200

December 23, 2025 3:10 PM

AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (TSXV:AMT)(OTCQB:AMTFF)(Frankfurt:1ZVA) ("AmeriTrust", "AMT" or the "Company"), a fintech platform targeting automotive finance is please to announce that it has closed the first tranche of its previously announced brokered offering (the "Offering") of (i) Debenture Units (as defined below) and, (ii) Life Units (as defined below) for aggregate gross proceeds of $36,187,200.Pursuant to the Offering, the...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Lead Underwriter to Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ADUR) in Connection with its $20,000,000 Underwritten Public Offering

December 23, 2025 1:45 PM

On December 22, 2025, Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ("Aduro" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ADUR)(CSE:ACT)(FSE:9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced the closing of its Underwritten U.S. Public Offering (the "Offering") of 1,739,130 common shares, together with accompanying warrants...

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Flushing Bank Expands Presence in Chinatown with Opening of New Branch

December 23, 2025 9:00 AM

Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company of Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the opening of a new full-service branch located at 5 Chatham Square, New York, NY, further strengthening the Bank's commitment to serving the Chinatown community."We are proud to open our second branch in Chinatown, reflecting our longstanding relationship with and commitment to the Asian community," said John...

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Vero Technologies Celebrates Five Years Leading Asset Finance Innovation

December 23, 2025 8:00 AM

Vero Technologies, a financial technology platform built for asset and wholesale finance, marked its five-year anniversary in October and a period of sustained growth across its software and services business. Founded in 2020 by Co-Founders John Mizzi and Isaac Zafarani, Vero set out to replace fragmented legacy systems and manual workflows with a unified operating system for wholesale and inventory finance.​Over the past five years, Vero has...

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Expert Mortgage Assistance Releases Study on the Impact of Climate Change on Mortgage Lending Practices

December 23, 2025 5:30 AM

Scientists and environmentalists have been worrying about climate change for decades. Today, it's a boardroom priority for mortgage lenders and regulators. The explanation is simple: The financial risks are no longer just theoretical. They're measurable, they're focused, and they are ready to unleash at an unprecedented magnitude on the housing market.New studies, including a landmark Study by Expert Mortgage Assistance, are piecing together the...

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