Banking & Finance

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We're Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

April 7, 2026 11:00 AM

Originally published by Mastercard By: Jon Huntsman, Vice Chair and President, Strategic Growth, Mastercard Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer, Mastercard Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone, according to the 2025 World Bank Global Findex. Millions...

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Garnet Capital Completes $2.9 Billion Loan Portfolio Liquidation for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

April 7, 2026 11:00 AM

Garnet Capital Advisors announced the closing of a $2.9 billion loan portfolio sale on behalf of the Chapter 7 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estate of Collins Asset Group, LLC (CAG), a Texas-based debt buyer. The transaction marks the full liquidation of the estate's loan assets. CAG filed for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection on June 4, 2025, and a trustee was appointed on August 1, 2025 to manage the orderly disposition of estate...

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Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Eureka, Missouri

April 7, 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 Eureka, Missouri. Owner Olivia Hill, a former corporate business consultant, working directly with small business owners to increase profitability, streamline operations, and build scalable companies that generate value beyond just revenue, will be the owner and operator of Exit...

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Optima Tax Relief CFO Stephen Keim Nominated for Orange County Business Journal's CFO of the Year

April 7, 2026 10:00 AM

Optima Tax Relief announced today that Stephen Keim, Chief Financial Officer, has been nominated for the 19th Annual CFO of the Year Awards in the Private Company category by the Orange County Business Journal. The awards recognize outstanding financial leaders in the region who demonstrate excellence in financial management, strategic growth, and leadership. "As CFO of Optima Tax Relief, Steve has played a pivotal role in guiding our financial...

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Investments & Wealth Institute and AlphaScale Partner to Help Advisors Build Stronger, More Scalable Practices

April 7, 2026 9:00 AM

Investments & Wealth Institute ("the Institute"), the premier professional membership association, education provider, and credentialing body for financial advisors, today announced a new strategic partnership with AlphaScale, a professional development firm working with advisors, teams, and firms to drive organic growth through execution, scalability, and consistency across teams. The partnership brings together the Institute's industry-leading...

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Steadily Named Preferred Landlord Insurance Provider for Real Property Management Franchise Owners

April 7, 2026 8:00 AM

Steadily, the leading landlord insurance provider for rental property owners and investors, today announced it is a preferred provider for Real Property Management (RPM), a Neighborly company and the largest residential property management franchise in North America. RPM franchise owners will gain access to Steadily's suite of landlord insurance products and tools - including CoverageCheck, Additional Insured support, and a referral revenue...

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Bonk, Inc. (BNKK) Projects Record $3.2M Q1 Revenue Following Strategic Pivot

April 7, 2026 8:00 AM

Bonk, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNKK) ("the Company"), a premier public vehicle for digital asset infrastructure and ecosystem scaling, today provided a comprehensive shareholder update following the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The report details a landmark transformation, with the Company successfully eliminating legacy liabilities and emerging as a high-growth "Revenue Flywheel" in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Record-Breaking...

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Kholo Capital and Tensai Provide R275 Million to Support Management Buy-Out ("MBO") of Isambane Mining

April 7, 2026 4:50 AM

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I ("Kholo Capital") and Tensai Private Equity ("Tensai") today announced the provision of R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to support the management buy-out ("MBO") of Isambane Mining ("Isambane"), a leading mid-tier mining contractor in South Africa. Isambane delivers comprehensive opencast mining services, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, rehabilitation and day-work services to blue-chip...

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OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of the Requisite Shareholder Approvals for Pending Merger Transaction

April 6, 2026 6:19 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 jointly announced the receipt of the requisite shareholder approvals for the previously announced combination of OceanFirst and Flushing, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 29, 2025, by and among OceanFirst, Apollo...

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Juvenile Delinquency Defense in Arizona: Tucson Attorney Edward F. Cohn Explains How the System Works and What Parents Need to Know

April 6, 2026 1:00 PM

When a juvenile is arrested or charged with a delinquency offense in Arizona, the decisions made in the first hours and days can have lasting consequences on that child's record, education, and future opportunities. According to Tucson criminal defense attorney Edward F. Cohn, many parents are unprepared for how quickly the juvenile justice system moves and how serious the consequences can be, even for first-time offenses. Understanding the...

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REX Shares, LLC & Tuttle Capital Management, LLC Announce a Reverse Share Split of T-REX 2X Long EOSE Daily Target ETF

April 6, 2026 12:25 PM

REX Shares, LLC and Tuttle Capital Management, LLC ("T-REX") today announced the execution of a reverse share split for the following exchange-traded fund (the "Fund"). T-REX 2X Long EOSE Daily Target ETF (Ticker: EOSU) The total market value of shares outstanding for the Fund will not be affected as a result of this corporate action, except with respect to the redemption of fractional shares, as outlined below. Reverse Split T-REX will execute...

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Tuttle Capital MSTR 0DTE Covered Call ETF To Liquidate

April 6, 2026 12:00 PM

Commonwealth Fund Services, Inc. ("CFS"), Administrator to the ETF Opportunities Trust, has announced today that the Board of Trustees of ETF Opportunities Trust (the "Trust") has approved a Plan of Liquidation (the "Plan") for the Tuttle Capital MSTR 0DTE Covered Call ETF (Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc: MSTK) (the "Fund") based on the recommendation of the Fund's investment adviser, Tuttle Capital Management, LLC (the "Adviser"). The Adviser...

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Americans Respond to Financial Pressures With Smarter Spending and Increased Saving, New KeyBank Pulse Poll Finds

April 6, 2026 9:30 AM

Economic uncertainty hasn't slowed Americans down - it's spurred them into action. KeyBank's 2026 Financial Mobility Survey Pulse Poll, a follow-up to KeyBank's Financial Mobility Survey conducted in July 2025, reveals that, though concern about the economy has increased (rising from 26% in 2025 to 28% today across all income levels), Americans are responding to financial pressure with intention, adaptability, and proactive decision-making. "The...

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Storytime and Stocks

April 6, 2026 9:30 AM

This story was originally published on the Truist Newsroom. Teammate to Know: Craig Robinson Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an "A-ha!" moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022. Craig saw a gap in children's books about money and investing, noting they lacked an essential element: "FUN!" His vibrant characters, Bull,...

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Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. Appoints Chase Zalman President

April 6, 2026 5:00 AM

Texas Gulf Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), parent company of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), today announced that Chase Zalman has been appointed President of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., effective immediately. Zalman joins the Bank from Prosperity Bank, where he most recently served as Houston Area President. Steve Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., said, "We are excited to welcome Chase to Texas Gulf Bank. He is a...

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Avidbank Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings Results After-Market on Monday, April 27, 2026

April 3, 2026 4:00 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) ("Avidbank Holdings") announced today that it will release first quarter 2026 earnings results on Monday, April 27, 2026, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of the earnings results on the Avidbank website at www.avidbank.com under About Us, Investor Relations. Avidbank Holdings will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) / 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to...

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Cost Segregation Guys Surpasses $1 Billion in Depreciation Savings for Clients

April 3, 2026 3:50 AM

Cost Segregation Guys has reached another major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in depreciation savings delivered to clients. For property owners, that number represents more than a headline. It signals how cost segregation has moved from being a niche tax concept to a practical planning strategy used by investors, landlords, and business owners who want to reduce taxable income in the early years of ownership. As interest in real estate tax...

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WyHy Federal Credit Union Names Andrea Valois as Chief Retail Officer

April 2, 2026 3:50 PM

WyHy is proud to announce the promotion of Andrea Valois to Chief Retail Officer. Andrea brings more than a decade of experience in financial services and a deep commitment to serving members and strengthening retail operations. Andrea has been a valued part of WyHy for seven and a half years, most recently serving as Director of Retail for nearly four years. During her tenure, she has played a key role in enhancing the member experience,...

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Quotient Wealth Partners Selects Cariloop to Bring Caregiving Support to Clients and Top Advisors

April 2, 2026 3:10 PM

Quotient Wealth Partners announced a new partnership with Cariloop, a Public Benefit Corporation, to integrate comprehensive caregiver support solutions into their greater financial offering. Through this collaboration, Quotient can provide clients direct access to Cariloop's Caregiver Support Platform and personalized Care Coaching services, designed to support clients through every stage of the caregiving journey. "Caregiving challenges can...

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What to Do If You Are Arrested in Tucson, Arizona: Criminal Defense Attorney Edward F. Cohn Explains Your Rights

April 2, 2026 1:00 PM

An arrest can happen quickly and unexpectedly, leaving individuals unsure of their rights or what steps to take next. In Arizona, the decisions made immediately after an arrest can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal case, according to Tucson criminal defense attorney Edward F. Cohn. Understanding how to respond, both legally and strategically, can help protect constitutional rights and prevent avoidable mistakes during the early...

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