Banking & Finance

GPAZ Executive Director Andre T. Whittington Named Economic Development Unsung Hero by Governor's Office

February 20, 2026 11:30 AM

Growth Partners Arizona (GPAZ), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving businesses statewide, today announced that Executive Director Andre T. Whittington has been recognized as an Economic Development Unsung Hero by the Governor's Office of African American Affairs. The recognition reflects GPAZ's disciplined institutional growth, strengthened balance sheet, and expanded access to responsible capital across...

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Safe Money Report Bomb in the Basement Review 2026: Legit or Hype?

February 19, 2026 10:05 PM

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MetLife Skills in Action: Empowering Non-Profits to Thrive

February 19, 2026 2:35 PM

Watch this video to learn how Metlife employee volunteers are using their expertise to help nonprofits thrive. At MetLife, we believe volunteering can be a powerful force for good. Through our MetLife Skills for Impact program, employees partner directly with nonprofits - bringing their knowledge and experience to help them tackle mission-critical challenges and build solutions that strengthen communities. Find more stories and multimedia from...

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BOK Financial Announces Retirement Of Brad Vincent

February 19, 2026 1:00 PM

BOK Financial announced that Brad Vincent, specialized industries banking executive, will retire effective Nov. 30, after 29 years with the company and over four decades in the industry. BOK Financial expects a successor to be named in early April. "Throughout his career, Brad has represented our company and our brand with distinction, delivering strong results while leading with integrity, discipline and a deep commitment to doing what's...

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United Bancorp, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1925 per Common Share Producing a Forward Yield of 5.6% and Announces a Special Dividend Payment of $0.1750 per Common Share

February 19, 2026 11:00 AM

On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.1925, which is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.5%, over the cash dividend paid in the first quarter of last year. At this new level and on a forward basis, the regular cash dividend is $0.77, which produces a forward yield of 5.4% based on the market...

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The People Foundation Expands Access to Online Community Service and Virtual Volunteering

February 19, 2026 10:45 AM

Nonprofit founded in 2005 advances personal development, access to justice, and service opportunities for individuals and families The People Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2005, today reaffirmed its mission to promote personal development, access to justice, and meaningful opportunities for community service, making it easier for individuals to serve their communities through Online Community Service and Virtual Volunteering....

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KeyBank Invests in New Affordable Senior Housing on Cleveland's West Side

February 19, 2026 9:45 AM

KeyBank, the City of Cleveland, and LISC Cleveland have taken a major step toward transforming the region's affordable housing landscape with the groundbreaking of Walton Senior Apartments, the first of two investments launched under the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund, a new $100 million initiative designed to close long‑standing financing gaps and accelerate development across the city. This milestone marks the beginning of a series of...

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Diveroli Investment Group Backs Low-Power AI Chipmaker GSI Technology Amid Defense AI Expansion

February 18, 2026 11:05 AM

Diveroli Investment Group ("DIG") today announced that it has taken a significant ownership position in GSI Technology, Inc. ("GSI" or the "Company"). DIG believes GSI represents a compelling asymmetric opportunity driven by its differentiated compute-in-memory architecture, early traction in defense and edge AI applications, and a high-margin radiation-hardened SRAM franchise. In DIG's view, the Company's current valuation does not adequately...

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EquiDeFi Expands Visibility Into the Infrastructure Behind Private Capital Markets

February 18, 2026 11:00 AM

EquiDeFi, a financial technology Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, today highlighted its role in delivering the digital infrastructure that supports private capital raising and private investment administration across the U.S. market. EquiDeFi operates as a technology platform, not a financial intermediary. The company does not issue securities, provide investment advice, or act as a broker-dealer. Instead, it supplies software that enables...

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Carter Bank Names Kimberly Schaufenbuel EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

February 18, 2026 9:00 AM

Carter Bank (Nasdaq:CARE) CEO Litz Van Dyke announced today the appointment of Kimberly Dempsey Schaufenbuel as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Feb. 2, 2026. Schaufenbuel brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, talent management, learning and performance, and organizational change to the Bank's Executive Management Team and will lead both the Human Resources and Training teams. "Kimberly...

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From Diagnosis to Ringing the Bell

February 18, 2026 9:00 AM

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom Alex was diagnosed with a rare rhabdoid tumor on his left kidney, a condition that only affects about 25 people per year globally. With a survival rate of 10-15%, Alex underwent surgery to remove the tumor and began chemotherapy. After two years of treatment at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, he was able to celebrate the completion of his care journey by...

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Infinant Partners with Omnia to Facilitate Seamless Stablecoin Payment Capabilities

February 18, 2026 9:00 AM

Infinant today announced a strategic partnership with Omnia, a leading provider of digital-asset solutions for banks, to deliver expanded stablecoin payment capabilities on the Interlace Banking and Payments Platform. The collaboration provides banks with a unified framework for managing both traditional fiat-based payments and GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins-creating a single, modern payment hub across legacy and blockchain-based rails. As...

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Roxmore Announces Upsize Of Its Previously Announced Non-Brokered Private Placement To C$32,640,000

February 18, 2026 7:00 AM

Roxmore Resources Inc. (formerly, Axcap Ventures Inc.) (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, due to a high level of interest, it has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Upsized Offering") to now raise aggregate gross proceeds of C$32,640,000 through the sale of 13,600,000 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at a price of C$2.40 per Common Share....

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Ringler Welcomes Stacy McCall as Settlement Consultant

February 18, 2026 6:08 AM

Ringler, the nation's largest structured settlement planning company, is pleased to announce that Stacy McCall has joined the firm as a Settlement Consultant, bringing extensive industry expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to education and advocacy within the structured settlement community. With experience managing complex cases across the United States and the Caribbean, McCall has worked closely with insurance carriers, self-insured...

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Commercial National Increases Dividend to $0.13 Per Share

February 17, 2026 3:35 PM

Commercial National Financial Corporation, parent company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share payable March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. This dividend represents an 18.18% increase over the $0.11 per share dividend paid in the prior quarter. Direct and beneficial ownership by executive officers and directors of the Company's outstanding shares totaled 504,607...

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U.S. Gold Bureau Announces Expanded Resources for Investors Exploring a Precious Metals IRA

February 17, 2026 1:45 PM

Investors seeking alternative strategies to diversify retirement savings are increasingly exploring a precious metals IRA as a way to incorporate tangible assets into long-term financial planning. The U.S. Gold Bureau, a leading provider of precious metals investment solutions with more than two decades of industry experience, has expanded its educational resources and support services to help individuals better understand how a precious metals...

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Enable Technologies Selected as Finalist in CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series - Lending Category

February 17, 2026 11:00 AM

Enable Technologies Inc., a modern unified platform for account opening and loan origination, today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the lending category by Callahan & Associates / CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series. The Innovation Series recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are transforming the credit union industry through meaningful, measurable innovation. Enable was selected for its unified lending and...

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Boomerang Ventures Leads Strategic Investment in IMPOWER HEALTH, Appoints Trent McCracken as CEO

February 17, 2026 10:05 AM

Boomerang Ventures, a leading digital health tech-focused venture studio and fund, leads the pre-seed round for IMPOWER HEALTH, a first-of-its-kind health-tech company redefining how mobility is measured, managed, and improved. With this investment, IMPOWER HEALTH joins the Boomerang Ventures portfolio and appoints healthcare and technology executive Trent McCracken as Chief Executive Officer. IMPOWER HEALTH leverages patented software to...

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Alphastar's Executive Leadership Continues to Enhance Offerings for Advisor Entrepreneurs

February 17, 2026 10:00 AM

Since assuming leadership in mid-2025, the Co-Presidents have been reshaping the organization by an ambitious vision: build on what works, redesign what holds advisors back, and make decisive investments that elevate the entire organization. What Alphastar is building now is not incremental; it will define how the firm will operate, evolve, and empower advisor entrepreneurs to lead over the next decade. Today, Alphastar is announcing another...

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Unlocking the Business Case for Digital Finance at Scale

February 17, 2026 9:25 AM

Originally published by Accion By Gayatri Mehta Globally, advances in technology, data, and internet connectivity are rapidly reshaping the way we deliver financial services. Financial service providers (FSPs), particularly those serving women-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs) facing the highest barriers to access, know they need to digitize to keep pace with this shift. Indonesia's digital economy, one of the fastest growing in the world,...

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