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Best Payment Processing Systems (2024): Top Payment Processors Ranked by Better Business Advice
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Business Advice, a leading resource for business insights and solutions, has announced its rankings for the Best Payment Processing Systems of 2024. This comprehensive review evaluates the top credit card processors based on pricing transparency, ease of use, and the range of features that help businesses streamline payment operations. Topping the list are Stax Pay, Payment Depot, and CardX. Best Payment Processing Systems Stax Pay: Best all-in-one solution for
Riveron Partners with Effectus Group, Expanding West Coast Presence and Strengthening Accounting Advisory Capabilities
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riveron (or the “Company”), a leading business advisory and consulting firm backed by Kohlberg & Company, today announced the acquisition of Effectus Group, a San Jose-based accounting advisory and financial operations firm specializing in advising high-growth technology and life sciences companies. This strategic move significantly enhances Riveron’s presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and builds depth in core accounting, finance, and capital markets capa
CCC Introduces RightFind Curriculum to Simplify the Use of High-Quality Copyrighted Content in K-12 Curriculum
DANVERS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RightFind Curriculum simplifies how educators and EdTech companies search for, discover, and incorporate copyrighted content in K-12 curriculum.
Odyssey Logistics names Lisa Yankie as Chief Human Resources Officer
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odyssey Logistics, a global leader in logistics and technology solutions, announced Lisa Yankie has joined the executive team as Chief Human Resources Officer. Yankie brings over 25 years of experience and will lead the evolution of Odyssey’s human capital strategy, helping the company attract and retain the talent to support its accelerated growth plans and navigating the transition to a unified Odyssey brand. “Lisa brings a strong background in attracting and
Affinity Federal Credit Union Launches Innovative Product Offerings to Enhance Member Experience and Set New Industry Standard
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) is excited to unveil a new suite of savings, checking, and debit card products designed to better serve its members and further differentiate itself within the financial institution landscape. This strategic initiative underscores Affinity’s commitment to providing innovative financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of its diverse member base. New product offerings include: High-Yield Checking Account: Memb
Vantage Joins FinOps Foundation as Premier Member
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vantage, the leading cloud cost management platform that provides actionable insights for every engineer, today announced it has joined as a Premier Member of the FinOps Foundation, a part of The Linux Foundation’s non-profit technology consortium focused on advancing the people and practice of FinOps. Ben Schaechter, co-founder and CEO of Vantage, will join the Foundation’s Governing Board, helping to contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and cham
Entrata Partners with Flex to Offer Flexible Rent Payments for the Modern Renter
LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entrata, a leading AI-enabled multifamily industry operating system, today announced its partnership with Flex, a leader in financial wellness solutions. This collaboration provides residents with unprecedented payment flexibility and simplicity and will be integrated in ResidentPortal via API. The integration allows residents to split their monthly rent into smaller, more manageable payments while delivering property managers the same single rent payment they expec
CTV Ads Succeed: 70% of Asian Americans Find Streaming Ads More Relevant Than Traditional TV Ads
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LG Ad Solutions, a leader in CTV and cross-screen advertising, today released a report titled “The Inclusive Screen: Asian Americans,” highlighting the efficacy of streaming ads in providing relevant viewer experiences. This study is the third of a three-part series, with Parts I and II focusing on Black Americans and Hispanic Americans, respectively. The study, which surveyed 1,435 CTV users, found that 70% of Asian Americans feel that streaming TV ads a
New Version of X9.58 Standard Upgrades USDA SNAP EBT Cards To Include Chip-on-Card Technology, Significantly Decreasing Opportunity for Fraud
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NFC--X9 has updated the USDA SNAP card standard to include chip-on-card technology, preventing fraud, with the option to use NFC for payment connection.
Arteria AI Taps Software Industry Veteran Eric Etu as New Head of Product
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Arteria AI announced that Eric Etu has joined the company as its new Head of Product.
Best Recurring Billing Services (2024): Stax Bill Automated Subscription Billing Reviewed by Better Business Advice
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Business Advice, a leading authority on business solutions, has recently published an in-depth review of the best recurring billing service for 2024, spotlighting Stax Bill as a standout in the industry. As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of subscription-based revenue models, Stax Bill’s comprehensive platform is positioned as an essential tool for companies of all sizes looking to streamline and optimize their recurring billing processes. Expl
ACA Group Enhances eComms Technology Solutions Suite with Next-Generation Archive Capabilities
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in the financial services industry, today unveiled a significant upgrade to its eComms Technology Solutions suite within the ComplianceAlpha® platform. This enhancement introduces advanced archive capabilities designed to offer greater efficiency and control to ACA Group’s clients. ACA’s next-generation archive function features a modernized user interface (UI) that delivers rapid sea
McAuliffe Joins Fiduciary Trust as VP and Client Development Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiduciary Trust Company (“Fiduciary”), a Boston-headquartered financial services firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin McAuliffe as a Vice President and Client Development Officer. McAuliffe brings over 15 years of experience in client development to the Fiduciary team, where he will focus on meeting unique client needs and enhancing business development efforts. He will report to Sidney Queler, Head of Wealth Management. “Kevin’s deep knowledge and expertise
Indeed Introduces the 2024 Work Wellbeing 100, Ranking the Top Publicly-Traded Companies for Work Wellbeing in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indeed, the world’s #1 job site and a global job matching and hiring platform, today announces the 2024 Work Wellbeing 100, an index of the top 100 publicly-traded companies for work wellbeing in the U.S. for 2024. The index is one-of-a-kind, coming from the insights gathered from millions of employees who rated their company experience. Work wellbeing – or how employees feel at work – is a critical factor for job seekers when deciding where to work, and plays a
BlackRock Survey: Retirement Plan Advisors Demand Active and Income Strategies
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the market regime shifts to one with higher volatility and rate uncertainty, retirement plan advisors are looking to help plan sponsors build more resilient portfolios. According to BlackRock’s 2024 Read on Retirement®: Advisor Outlook, retirement plan advisors are focused on implementing active and income strategies, and streamlining their practice management, including incorporating AI-powered tools. Carrie Schroen, Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Defined Contribution I
Loop Raises Over $10M CAD to Transform Cross-Border Banking
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loop, the global financial solution for businesses to manage their international finances, simplifying cross-border payments, currency exchange, and treasury management, announces today an additional raise of $6.4 million CAD in funding. Coupled with $4 million CAD secured in 2022, Loop has raised over $10 million CAD to date on its mission to enable companies to seamlessly manage their financial services and global payments, and simplify their financial workflows. Thi
Monroe Capital Supports Point 41 Capital Partners’ Acquisitions of Georgia Water & Fire Restoration and Property Medics of Georgia
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support Point 41 Capital Partners’ acquisitions of Georgia Water & Fire Restoration (“GWFR”) and Property Medics of Georgia (“Property Medics”). Together, they will form a new restoration services platform (“the Company”). Founded in 1989 and based in Cumming, GA, GWFR is a provider of property mitigation and restoration serv
Reveal Officially Releases its Logikcull Platform Throughout Europe
CHICAGO & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reveal, the global provider of the leading AI-powered eDiscovery and investigations suite of technologies, announced today the launch of its Logikcull platform in Europe. This strategic expansion introduces customers to Logikcull’s lightweight, self-service option, while simultaneously broadening access to its enterprise-grade, feature-rich platform, driven by the most powerful AI engine in the industry. Reveal’s dual-platform approach uniquely positions th
Lloyd A. Sprung, previously Head of Restructuring and Debt Advisory at UBS, joins Star Mountain Capital as Senior Advisor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a specialized investment manager with over $4.0 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 8/31/2024) focused on generating defensive, premium yield and total returns from the less efficient and resource-intensive market of U.S. private small and medium-sized businesses (the “lower middle-market”), is pleased to announce that Lloyd A. Sprung has joined as Senior Advisor. Mr. Sprun
Standish Completes Acquisition of CORE-CCO; CORE Rebrands to Standish Compliance Services
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standish Management, LLC, the leading independent provider of fund administration services to alternative capital funds, today announced it has completed the acquisition of CORE-CCO Services, LLC (“CORE”), a specialty compliance firm focused on the private fund industry. Following the acquisition, CORE will be rebranded as Standish Compliance Services. Standish has been an investor in CORE since 2021 and with this transaction increases its ownership to a majority