Banking & Finance

Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Feel Optimistic About Their Financial Future Even Amid Economic Uncertainty, New Survey Finds

March 17, 2026 10:25 AM

Financial success doesn't look like a straight climb or a single destination in 2026. It looks more like a "Money Map," a series of interconnected routes shaped by income, debt, savings, credit-building and everyday financial decisions. According to new findings from the 2026 BHG Financial Consumer Debt & Finances survey, most Americans feel confident navigating that map, with nearly three-quarters (74%) saying they are optimistic about their...

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Mastercard: When AI Enters the Apiary, Bees - and Beekeepers - Thrive

March 17, 2026 9:30 AM

Originally published by Mastercard By Laxita Gautam, Contributor The aromatic lychee orchards of northern India, the mustard fields that flow through Rajasthan like golden rivers, and the vast sunflower farms in Karnataka all have one thing in common. Actually, billions: bees. Insect pollination services, where beekeepers rent out their hives to farmers, contribute $22.5 billion to the Indian agricultural economy annually. But despite powering...

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Bank of San Francisco Executives to Present at Raymond James Economic & Strategy Seminar on March 19, 2026

March 17, 2026 9:15 AM

Bank of San Francisco ("Bank") (OTCQX:BSFO) announced today that William S. Keller, Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Corr, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the upcoming Raymond James Economic & Strategy Seminar on March 19, 2026. The presentation materials that will accompany their remarks can be found at the "Investor Deck" link below. Investor Deck # # # Non-GAAP Financial Measure Included in our presentation is a non-GAAP metric...

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Fintech Company OneEthos and Montgomery County Green Bank Launch New $4 million Clean Energy Financing Initiative

March 17, 2026 9:00 AM

OneEthos (www.oneethos.com), the leading Fintech Platform for mission-driven financial institutions, and Montgomery County Green Bank (www.mcgreenbank.org), today launched an expanded $4 million clean energy financing initiative designed to increase access to affordable solar and energy efficiency financing for homeowners in Montgomery County, Maryland. Energy efficiency improvements can include upgrades such as electric heating and cooling...

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Climate First Bank Surpasses $1.6B in Assets, Solidifying Status as Nation's Fastest-Growing New Bank

March 17, 2026 9:00 AM

Climate First Bank, the world's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announced record-breaking 2025 financial results, highlighted by an 83 percent year-over-year increase in total assets, rising to more than $1.6 billion from $889.4 million in 2024. This unprecedented growth further solidifies Climate First Bank's standing as the fastest-growing new bank in the United States since 2009. The...

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How Prospects Actually Become Clients: New White Paper by Zoe Financial Relates Conversion Rate to Stages of Buyer Readiness, Not Marketing Channels

March 17, 2026 7:00 AM

Zoe Financial, the all-in-one digital wealth platform that aims to improve the wealth management experience for advisors and clients, released new research showcasing the relationship between buyer readiness and prospect-to-client conversion rates for advisors. Backed by proprietary data from tens of thousands of prospect-advisor interactions through Zoe's referral marketplace, the white paper argues that the wealth management industry has been...

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BOK Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

March 16, 2026 1:00 PM

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) will host a conference call to review first quarter 2026 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The call may also include discussion of company developments, forward-looking statements and other material information about business and financial matters. The results are scheduled to be released after the market closes on Monday, April 20, 2026. The live audio webcast and...

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Property Managers May Finally Escape the Burden of Security Deposits

March 16, 2026 12:25 PM

For property managers responsible for overseeing hundreds or even thousands of rental units, security deposits can create a significant operational burden. Collecting deposits, recording payments, storing funds in compliance with state laws, and returning balances at move-out often require significant administrative effort. Even in an industry increasingly powered by digital property management systems, the deposit process itself has remained...

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Bank CMG Welcomes Mike Maynard as Market President for Rock & Green Counties

March 16, 2026 12:15 PM

Bank CMG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Maynard as Market President for Rock and Green Counties. With 30 years of experience in banking, Maynard has deep industry expertise and a strong commitment to relationship-driven banking. In his role, Mike will lead market growth initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and support local businesses with customized financial solutions designed to help them achieve their goals. "With...

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How to Track Your Spending Without Feeling Overwhelmed

March 16, 2026 12:00 PM

Whether you want to buy a car, pay off your personal loans or just get your household budget in order, understanding your spending habits is key. But the task may seem daunting if you've never tracked your expenses. And it's hard to stick to healthy financial behaviors while feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, tracking your spending doesn't have to be challenging. If you're having trouble getting started or keep getting stuck, the following...

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KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women's Education and Economic Advancement

March 16, 2026 9:30 AM

The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana's Strengthening Communities Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the social and economic well-being of survivors of abuse and other economically disenfranchised community members - both those residing in YWCA emergency shelters and individuals served throughout the broader community. The initiative provides education, workforce training,...

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Kingsway Names Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman of Its Board of Directors

March 16, 2026 8:30 AM

(NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced its Board of Directors (the "Board") has elected Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman of the Board. Terence M. Kavanagh, who has served as Chairman for the past twelve years, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman. "I am honored to have been asked by the...

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SKYLINE Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

March 16, 2026 8:30 AM

Skyline Investments Inc. (the "Company" or "Skyline") (TASE:SKLN), a Canadian company that specializes in hotel real estate investments in the United States and Canada, published its results for the year ended December 31, 2025. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS C$000's 2025 2024 2023 NOI1 from Hotels & Resorts 9,708 14,988 14,057 Same Asset Revenue 81,173 67,363 49,762 Same Asset NOI1 11,719 8,822 5,290 Adjusted EBITDA2 4,716 ...

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Counsel Financial Appoints Two Directors to Support Portfolio Growth and Capital Provider Solutions

March 16, 2026 8:00 AM

Counsel Financial, a leading provider of specialized financial solutions for plaintiff law firms and litigation finance stakeholders, today announced the addition of Adam Mosher as Director of Client Development for loan originations and Amanda Orzalek as Director of Client Solutions for the company's capital provider clients. Adam Mosher joins Counsel Financial as Director of Client Development, where he originates and advances new loan...

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The Alzana Group Acquires Broadcast Electronics in Partnership With CEO Rich Redmond

March 14, 2026 5:10 PM

Broadcast Electronics® announced today that it has been acquired by The Alzana Group, LLC ("Alzana") of Boston, MA in partnership with CEO Rich Redmond. The transaction was structured as an asset purchase from previous owner ELENOS S.r.l. of Italy, and the company will continue to operate as Broadcast Electronics, but under a new legal entity named BE Systems, Inc. "Since 1959, Broadcast Electronics (BE) has been serving the global media and...

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U.S. Gold Bureau Highlights the 2026 Gold American Eagle Set Proof 70 in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary

March 13, 2026 12:00 PM

As the United States approaches a historic milestone in 2026, the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Known as the semiquincentennial, the anniversary marks two and a half centuries of American history, economic development, and national resilience. To recognize this landmark year, the United States Mint released the 2026 American Eagle Gold Proof coins, which have been graded Proof 70...

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Comfort in Feathers: How a Duck Provided Support During Cancer Journey

March 13, 2026 9:15 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom At just 8 years old, Kelly's world changed forever. Diagnosed with leukemia, she began treatment at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., embarking on a journey that would test her strength, resilience and spirit. Though she went into remission after six months, the relief was short-lived. Ten months later, the leukemia returned, and Kelly faced a bone marrow transplant and a grueling 101-day...

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Luminar Media Group - Fortun - Provides General Business Update on Corporate Initiatives

March 13, 2026 8:50 AM

Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Luminar" or the "Company"), a diversified financial holding company focused on revenue-based financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses and operating under the Fortun brand, today provided a general business update addressing certain previously disclosed corporate initiatives. Corporate Name and Ticker Symbol Alignment The Company expects to implement its previously disclosed corporate name...

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Putting Idle Cash to Work: Zoe Financial Rolls Out High-Yield Cash Accounts on End-to-End Wealth Platform

March 13, 2026 7:00 AM

Zoe Financial, a modern digital wealth management platform that aims to reduce operational strain and improve client outcomes for financial advisors, introduced its new high-yield cash accounts to the Zoe Wealth Platform. With a ~3.25% APY, clients can earn a significantly higher annual percentage yield (APY)on their uninvested cash compared to traditional savings accounts, as of February 17, 2026.1 "We're always looking to improve the client...

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ThinkEquity Appoints Michael Messigner as Head of Fixed Income Trading

March 13, 2026 7:00 AM

ThinkEquity, an investment bank and brokerage firm created by experienced professionals that have worked together for over a decade collectively financing more than $100 billion of public and private capital raises, restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, today announced the addition of Michael Messigner as Head of Fixed Income Trading Mr. Messinger is a seasoned fixed income professional with more than 40 years of experience in the global...

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