Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

October 21, 2025 1:05 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable December 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025. 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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Honeycomb Partners with Neptune Flood to Extend Its Coverage Portfolio on One Platform

October 21, 2025 12:15 PM

Honeycomb Insurance, a deep-tech digital MGA specializing in tailored property and casualty coverage for residential landlords and condominium associations, today announced a new partnership with Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States. This integration is another milestone in expanding Honeycomb's product portfolio, allowing agents to easily access flood coverage directly within Honeycomb's platform and...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2025

October 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today reported for the third quarter of 2025:Key Quarterly HighlightsNet income was $2.4 million.Earnings per share of $1.09.Paid dividend of $0.17 per share.Total assets increased to $999 million, with $3.5 million increase in total loans.Deposits increased $12.0 million to $894 million.Brokered CDs decreased by $30.1 million.The Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding "well-capitalized" requirements,...

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Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Decline Slightly YTD

October 21, 2025 10:39 AM

There were 520 announced insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first three quarters of 2025, down 7% from the same period in 2024, according to OPTIS Partners' M&A database. But the pace picked up in the third quarter, with 188 deals, up 5% from the second quarter."Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, we expect activity to be equal to or slightly below Q4 2024, thus continuing the trend of the last three years," said Steve Germundson,...

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TruFund Financial Services Secures $2 Million Grant From Wells Fargo To Expand Small Business Real Estate Ownership in Key U.S. Cities

October 21, 2025 10:30 AM

TruFund Financial Services, Inc., a leading mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been awarded a $2,000,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company to launch its Open for Business Growth - TruFund Real Estate Acquisition Program. The initiative is designed to help small business owners transition from tenants to property owners by making commercial real estate ownership more accessible and affordable in Atlanta, GA;...

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Bead Announces Lead Bank as Sponsor Bank Partner

October 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Bead, the digital network connecting government and businesses to today's customers, today announced Lead Bank as its sponsor bank. This partnership provides the regulatory strength and banking expertise to expand Bead's secure, compliant solutions for digital assets and digital wallets."This partnership with Lead is not just about payments, it's about growth," said Jay Sykes, CEO of Bead. "Businesses don't need more payment complexity; they...

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Sydecar Continues Momentum Through 2025 with 107 Percent Revenue Growth Year-over-Year

October 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Sydecar, an SPV and fund automation platform for venture, today announced a series of notable growth milestones. Despite ongoing volatility in the venture market since its inception in 2021, Sydecar has seen rapid growth, with 2025 revenue more than doubling compared to the same period in 2024.Since 2022, Sydecar's first full fiscal year, revenue increased 1,370 percent. In September 2025, the company also surpassed $3 billion in Assets Under...

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Early Riders Leads Seed Round in Argo to Build Out Sound Money Infrastructure Focus

October 21, 2025 9:00 AM

What many still frame as a "debasement trade" is a deeper, structural transition: Value will increasingly be measured against sound money - bitcoin and gold - rather than fiat. As allocations move beyond the 60/40 template, we expect rapid growth in sound-money funds, structured products, and supporting infrastructure. Providers that deliver best-in-class custody and financial services will capture outsized value.Early Riders is proud to back...

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Kingsway Search Xcelerator Announces New OIR Colter Hanson

October 21, 2025 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 that Colter Hanson has joined as the Company's newest Operator-in-Residence within the Kingsway Search Xcelerator Segment ("KSX")."I am pleased to welcome Colter Hanson as the newest member of our KSX platform," said J.T. Fitzgerald, Kingsway's...

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SumUp Launches in Mexico - Expanding Digital Payment Access to Its 37th Market

October 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Global fintech SumUp today announced it has officially launched in Mexico, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across the Americas. SumUp is introducing its proven suite of digital payment and business tools to one of Latin America's most dynamic small business markets, taking the next step in its mission to make commerce simple and accessible for all.According to the World Bank and OECD, Mexico is home to almost 4.5 million small...

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Vero Technologies to Attend ELFA 64th Annual Convention, Hosts Hub Talk on Lending-as-a-Service

October 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Vero Technologies, a leading provider of modular lending technology solutions, today announced its participation in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) 64th Annual Convention, taking place October 26-28 in Marco Island, Florida. CEO and Co-Founder John Mizzi and VP of Partnerships Jason Bartz will represent the company throughout the event.Vero will also host a Hub Talk on Sunday, October 26 at 7:30 PM titled "Scale Without...

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Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

October 20, 2025 5:30 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial") (Nasdaq:CBK) announced today details for the release of its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.Commercial plans to issue its earnings release for the third quarter of 2025 on Monday, October 27, 2025, after market close, and will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter results on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be available via the following...

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq:VIVK) in Connection with its $5,000,000 Registered Direct Offering 

October 20, 2025 4:40 PM

On October 17, 2025, Vivakor, Inc. ("Vivakor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:VIVK), an integrated energy infrastructure and environmental services company, announced the closing of its previously announced Registered Direct Offering with a single fundamental institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 8,417,645 shares of its common stock, and 14,689,851 pre-funded warrants, exercisable at $0.001 per share, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq...

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BOK Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

October 20, 2025 4:04 PM

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The third quarter earnings release can be viewed here: https://investor.bokf.com/Q3-2025-Earnings-Full-Release-PDFBOK Financial Corporation will host a conference call to review third quarter 2025 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. To access the event by telephone, please dial 1.800.715.9871...

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Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results

October 20, 2025 2:30 PM

Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:CCNB), parent of Coastal Carolina National Bank (the "Bank"), reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The Company reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, of $2,959,053 or $0.47 per share, compared to $2,235,070 or $0.36 per share for the same period in the prior year and $2,515,712 or $0.40 per share for the prior quarter ended June...

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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Sharonview Supports Harvest Hope With Charitable Donation

October 20, 2025 1:30 PM

Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a longstanding financial institution serving the North and South Carolina communities for 70 years, has partnered with Elan Credit Card to give back to the community through a charitable donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank in honor of International Credit Union Day on October 16.On October 1, Sharonview representatives visited Harvest Hope's new Florence facility to present a check for $15,000, which will support...

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ASAP Bail Bonds Announces Grand Opening of Austin, Texas Office Marks Sixth Location and Continued Commitment to Excellence Since 2006

October 20, 2025 12:45 PM

ASAP Bail Bonds, a trusted name in bail services across Texas since 2006, is proud to announce the official opening of its Austin, Texas office in Travis County, making this its sixth location in the state. With decades of experience, the company continues to raise the bar in professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion for clients placed in difficult legal circumstances. Since its founding in 2006, ASAP Bail Bonds has earned a reputation...

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Opinion: We Need To Rethink Disaster Recovery in North Carolina

October 20, 2025 10:15 AM

Saturday-Sept. 27, 2025-marks one year since Hurricane Helene flooded Western North Carolina with five months of rain in just three days.The storm caused widespread damage, affecting homes, businesses, infrastructure and surrounding land, as well as countless lives. It was the worst storm in the history of the state. Survivors, many of whom are still working to fully rebuild, still feel the lasting impact of grief, trauma, and loss.For those who...

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Rowan's Lemonade Stand of Hope

October 20, 2025 9:30 AM

Originally published on Aflac NewsroomIn a quiet corner of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, something extraordinary happened. It wasn't a medical breakthrough or a new piece of equipment - it was a sandwich bag filled with $22.25 from a boy named Rowan.Rowan Rieve, 12 years old, loves lemonade, has a gentle smile and carries a bravery that seems far bigger than his small frame. He also has a rare...

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Joseph V. Scorese Joins Truly Investor Capital - Celebrates 150 Podcast Episodes & 10 Years of Real Estate Mastermind Strategies Networking Events

October 20, 2025 9:00 AM

Joseph V. Scorese, a nationally recognized Direct Private Lender and real estate finance expert, has officially joined Truly Investor Capital, a leading nationwide platform specializing in private and white-label lending programs.This milestone coincides with two major achievements in Joseph's career:150 Episodes of The Creative BRRRR Strategies Podcast - one of the industry's most trusted educational platforms for real estate investors and...

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