The Mortgage Office Earns G2 Award in Milestone for Private Lending Tech

February 19, 2026 3:15 PM

The Mortgage Office (TMO) today announced that it has been recognized as a 2026 G2 Best Software Awards winner, ranking #2 for the Best Financial Services Software Products. G2's annual Best Software Awards ranks the world's top software companies and products based on reviews from real users. In addition to earning the #2 ranking overall for the Financial Services category, The Mortgage Office was the highest-ranked software for Loan...

Read more

Marquis Who's Who Honors Mike Singer as a Top Entrepreneur

February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

Marquis Who's Who honors Mike Singer as a top entrepreneur. Mr. Singer is the president of Protection Technologies LLC, a security systems integration company. For his expertise in security services, Mr. Singer was honored with inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in September 2025. About Mr. Mike SingerWhen Mr. Singer was a boy living in Chicago, his uncle was the owner of a locksmith company, which he would often visit. During his time with his...

Read more

Digital Assets and Traditional Value: Kotaro Shimogori on Finding Balance in Modern Finance

February 19, 2026 2:15 PM

As digital assets proliferate and financial technology pushes toward complete virtualization, experienced financial technology leader Kotaro Shimogori advocates for a contrarian perspective: successful digital finance requires stronger connections to traditional value stores, not weaker ones."The gold standard is still the gold standard," Shimogori observes. "I think we're eventually going to go back to that because we've got to have some kind...

Read more

Todd Owen Marshall Launches Push to Support Local Animal Rescue Efforts

February 19, 2026 2:15 PM

Todd Owen Marshall, a longtime marketing executive, entrepreneur, and passionate animal advocate, is calling attention to a critical need in local communities: more support for animal rescue efforts. Drawing on decades of business leadership and a personal track record of rescuing and fostering stray animals, Marshall is using his voice to advocate for grassroots action-and everyday involvement."People think helping animals has to be this big,...

Read more

NationWide Self Storage Raises Over $11,000 in 2025 for Covenant House Vancouver!

February 19, 2026 1:10 PM

NationWide Self Storage ("NWSS" or "NationWide") is proud to announce the successful completion of its Impact with Purpose Fundraiser, raising $11,110.00 in support of Covenant House Vancouver, helping at-risk youth across British Columbia.Running from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, the initiative donated a portion of every new rental's first month directly to Covenant House Vancouver. Notably, even when a customer's first month was...

Read more

A New Era for Sovereign Wealth: EDENA To Bring $100B onto Canton Network via Cantor8

February 19, 2026 12:55 PM

At the DAT Summit Hong Kong, EDENA Capital Partners officially launched the ‘Autonomic Financial OS,' the world's first AI-driven master rail designed to automate the issuance, verification, and atomic settlement of sovereign and state-linked assets. The summit convened a powerful assembly of 300 elite participants, uniting global political authority with blockchain's top-tier leadership. Attendees included H.E. Nico Barito, Special Envoy of the...

Read more

Alex Kleyner on the Long-Term Effects of Financial Uncertainty on Decision-Making

February 19, 2026 12:25 PM

Financial uncertainty doesn't simply affect what people can afford. It fundamentally reshapes how they think. Northwestern Mutual conducted a survey reporting that 70% of Americans have experienced depression or anxiety as a result of financial uncertainty. It carries profound implications for everything from household stability to net worth to real estate decisions to economic policy. Alex Kleyner, CEO and Co-Founder of National Debt Relief...

Read more

The Winter Olympic Games Legacy: Milano Cortina 2026

February 19, 2026 11:30 AM

International Olympic Committee newsThe Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are transforming Northern Italy-and what they're leaving behind will last for generations.We spent a week on the ground exploring the Olympic legacy in action: an Olympic Village becoming homes for 1,700 students, mountain towns getting critical infrastructure upgrades, and accessibility improvements that will serve communities for decades.This isn't just about two...

Read more

Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc. Completes Institutional KYC Approval with BitGo, Clearing Final Infrastructure Milestone Ahead of YAHBEE Wallet Launch

February 19, 2026 10:50 AM

Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC:FAGI), today announced the successful completion of full Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding and institutional approval with BitGo, Inc., one of the world's leading digital asset custody and infrastructure providers.This approval positions BitGo as the core financial infrastructure powering the upcoming YAHBEE Wallet platform - and represents one of the final milestones...

Read more

Global Green, WBCSD and IWBI to Convene Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX to Advance Healthier, More Resilient Cities

February 19, 2026 10:40 AM

Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April, bringing together senior leaders to advance a shared vision for healthier, more resilient cities. The forum will gather executives and experts from industry, academia, public health, civil society and mission-driven organizations to explore...

Read more

Welcome Harriet Cullum, BIER's 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair

February 19, 2026 10:30 AM

Welcome to the BIER Member Spotlight series, highlighting the leaders advancing environmental sustainability across BIER member companies and the global beverage sector.As the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable enters its 20th year, we are pleased to welcome Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Agriculture and Nature Strategy at Diageo, as BIER's 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair, serving alongside Chair David Grant.Harriet is the Global...

Read more

GEODIS Park Selects Allied Universal as Its Preferred Event Services Provider

February 19, 2026 10:30 AM

Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been selected by GEODIS Park as its event services provider offering event staffing and security services. Allied Universal's expertise supporting large venues enables GEODIS Park to focus on promoting the success of high-profile Major League Soccer matches, as well as other sporting events and concerts.Allied Universal Event Services division, the nation's...

Read more

AlignPEO Highlights Growing Role of PEO Brokerage Services as HR Outsourcing Decisions Become More Complex

February 19, 2026 10:00 AM

As employment regulations grow more complex and the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) market continues to expand, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to evaluate HR outsourcing options on their own. AlignPEO has outlined how PEO brokerage services are emerging as a critical resource, helping companies face a crowded, multi-provider landscape and identify solutions that meet both compliance requirements and long-term workforce...

Read more

Global Compact Construction Equipment Market to Reach USD 45.8 Billion by 2036 as Electrification Reshapes Urban Job Sites

February 19, 2026 10:00 AM

The global construction ecosystem is entering a new era of compact efficiency. According to the latest analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), the Compact Construction Equipment Market is projected to grow from USD 28.2 billion in 2026 to USD 45.8 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 5.1%.This growth reflects accelerating urban densification, stricter emissions mandates, and the rapid electrification of compact machinery across residential,...

Read more

Valsoft Corporation Expands Its Education Software Portfolio with the Acquisition of DigitalEd

February 19, 2026 9:55 AM

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of DigitalEd, an innovative provider of online learning solutions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waterloo, DigitalEd is the company behind Möbius, a powerful online learning and...

Read more

M2i Global, along with Volato Group, and SMX Execute Collaboration Agreement for Pilot Initiative to Enable Secure Tracking and Traceable Critical Minerals Commerce Through CAINO and the M2i Metals Marketplace

February 19, 2026 9:50 AM

M2i Global, Inc. ("M2i," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (OTCQB:MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, along with Volato Group, Inc. ("Volato") (NYSE American:SOAR), a technology-driven company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) ("SMX"), a publicly traded company...

Read more

The 7 Steps of Conducting a Materiality Survey

February 19, 2026 9:40 AM

Key Takeaways:Stronger double materiality assessments emerge when stakeholder surveys are used to validate ESG priorities with real-world input.A strategic survey approach helps translate diverse stakeholder perspectives into decision-ready materiality insights.Well-analyzed survey data can be transformed into a materiality matrix that directly informs strategy, reporting, and governance.Alignment with evolving ESG reporting requirements,...

Read more

Wealthsimple Named 2026 CIX Innovator of the Year

February 19, 2026 9:30 AM

Elevate has announced that Wealthsimple has been named the 2026 CIX Innovator of the Year, recognizing the Toronto-based fintech company's exceptional performance and transformative impact on Canada's financial services landscape over the past year. The honour comes following a pivotal year in which Wealthsimple doubled its assets under administration to over $100 billion, secured a landmark $750 million equity financing round at a post-money...

Read more

45Z Proposed Regulations Add Clarifications on Sales, Production, and Eligibility Framework

February 19, 2026 9:30 AM

By Baker Tilly's Gideon Gradman, Bob Hofacker, Shristhi Negi, Beckett WoodworthThe Treasury Department and the IRS have issued proposed regulations on Feb. 3, 2026, providing expanded guidance on the Clean Fuel Production Credit under IRC section 45Z and significantly building on the framework previewed last year in Notice 2025-10. The proposed rules formalize definitions and procedures and introduce several important clarifications regarding...

Read more

Sustainability Year in Review: How DP World Advanced Climate, Community, and Inclusive Growth Across Latin America

February 19, 2026 9:30 AM

DP World team members plant mangroves in Ecuador, restoring coastal ecosystems and strengthening marine biodiversity.Across Latin America, 2025 marked a year of measurable sustainability progress for DP World - driven by decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, biodiversity protection, education, and inclusive community development.From ports and terminals to surrounding communities, DP World continued embedding sustainability into core...

Read more