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THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Jones Energy, a leading provider of energy pricing, news and analytics, is hosting the third annual World Chemical Forum, presented by Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, at The Woodlands Resort in The Woodlands, Texas. Beginning today, the forum brings together a global assembly of hundreds of attendees and industry leaders from more than 35 countries around the theme of “Embracing the New Reality: Transform to Thrive.” Conversations will focus on navi

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlwaysAdvancing--Thompson Hine LLP today announced the launch of SmartPaTH Plus, its unified legal service delivery platform that integrates legal project management, flexible staffing, value-based pricing, process efficiency and AI-powered tools into a single, coordinated model. The platform represents the culmination of more than 12 years of sustained investment in process improvement, data analytics and technology — now enhanced with AI tools integrated into nearly 100 everyday wo

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banks--Leading financial data platform Bloom Credit today announced it has been named Banking Infrastructure Software of the Year in the 2026 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. The annual awards honor the world’s top financial technology companies, products, and services that deliver innovative solutions and measurable impact across the fintech ecosystem. Bloom Credit was specifically recognized for Bloom+, which financial institutions embed directly into consumer checking account

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best will host a complimentary webinar, titled, “Real Estate Lending and Insurance Capital: Opportunities in a Reset Market,” co-sponsored by SLC Management and BGO, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. (EDT). Register today. As market volatility reshapes traditional fixed-income allocations, insurers are increasingly turning to private real estate lending for yield, diversification and capital efficiency. In this webinar, SLC Management and BGO will explor

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centurion Foundation, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that works with health care, educational, and government institutions to cost effectively finance, build, and manage mission-critical facilities, announced that Roger Williams Memorial Center in Providence, R.I. and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, R.I., two essential safety-net hospitals previously at risk of closure, have been financially stabilized and returned to local, non-profit management.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global financial technology platform Airwallex has appointed former New Zealand Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sir Bill English as Chair of the company’s New Zealand board, strengthening its local presence as the company continues to scale regulated financial infrastructure for businesses operating domestically and globally. Sir Bill joins the board as an independent director, bringing deep experience in public finance, economic policy and internatio

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced it will join the Canton Network as the first major global payments company to serve as a Super Validator, to help extend privacy‑preserving blockchain infrastructure to banks and financial institutions around the world. Visa will be one of 40 Super Validators on Canton. That move goes straight to a core challenge for financial institutions: the same transparency that gives blockchains their appea

MIDVALE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CompHealth’s division specializing in advanced practice, therapy, and laboratory staffing has achieved Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification from the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading independent accrediting body for health care organizations. CompHealth is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing brands. The Joint Commission’s HCSS Certification recognizes health care staffing organizations that demonstrate compliance with rigorous nationa

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) today announced Chief Human Resources Officer Barbara Kennedy is a 2026 “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal. This esteemed honor recognizes senior executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership in their organizations and communities. Kennedy is one of 25 honorees selected from a competitive field of 160, evaluated for their strengths in leadership, community involvement and contributions to company culture. Last ye

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Veryon wins two AI awards, recognizing its impact on aviation maintenance and reliability through practical, data-driven innovation.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas-based Carter Arnett PLLC has been ranked in the Chambers Spotlight Texas Guide for 2026, marking its second appearance on the elite list of leading small to midsize law firms noted for delivering high-quality representation, specialized support and outstanding results. Recognized for excellence in general commercial litigation, Carter Arnett is one of 27 Dallas-based firms highlighted in this practice area and one of 78 in Texas. The 2026 Chambers Spotlight Texas

BURLEY, Idaho & SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2026 Annual Lease Buyout Report reveals younger auto buyers, rising equity, and the most favorable financing conditions in over a year.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research examining the credit implications of the ongoing Middle East conflict across corporate sectors. The disruption has evolved into a multichannel shock affecting production, refining, logistics, and pricing across global energy markets. KBRA views the impact as inherently asymmetric: Input costs and liquidity needs can reset quickly through higher oil and refined product prices, while revenue and pricing adjustments typically lag. KBRA expects the

BENGALURU, India & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HGS (listed on BSE & NSE), a global provider of technology, AI, and business services, today unveiled its Intelligent Experience positioning, marking a bold step forward in how enterprises approach AI‑driven transformation. Backed by a 90-day ROIX (Return on Intelligent Experiences) commitment, HGS is putting a guarantee behind outcomes, shifting the conversation from aspiration to certainty. The refreshed brand identity reflects this evolu

FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SBA--First Internet Bank announced today that Gary Carter has been named its Small Business Administration (SBA) National Sales Manager. In this role, he will lead the Bank’s national SBA sales strategy, with a focus on expanding relationships, diversifying channels, increasing funded SBA loan volume, and delivering a faster, more predictable lending experience for small business clients nationwide. Mr. Carter brings a distinctive combination of commercial insight and

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Austin FC and Q2 Holdings, Inc. announced today the launch of the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2. The sixth annual business initiative invites Austin entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to apply and compete for $100,000 in “Dream Starter” funds to accelerate their entrepreneurial venture. The online application is now open to eligible entities and will close on Monday, April 13, at 11:59 pm. The winning venture will be announced

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WRITER, the enterprise AI agent platform trusted by the world's leading Fortune 500 brands, is introducing a new set of capabilities that gives teams the ability to fully leverage the power of agents as easily as they'd use any consumer app, while maintaining full enterprise security and governance controls. Today, the company released an agent Skills creator and enhanced Playbook builder that allow non-technical employees to describe workflows, specialized exper

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial today announced the launch of FlexTech™, a new technology capability designed to make it easier than ever for affinity groups, including digital lenders and financial institutions, to embed protection products directly into their loan applications and other customer-facing digital experiences. Developed with Walnut, a modern embedded insurance technology provider, FlexTech builds on Securian’s longstanding expertise in protection solutions an

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Picsart, the AI-powered design platform empowering over 130 million creators worldwide, today announced the integration of Recraft V4 Exploration Mode. This new approach to generative image creation prioritizes visual discovery over the technical hurdles of prompt engineering, aligning AI technology with the natural, iterative flow of creative work. Picsart's community has first access to Recraft's Exploration Mode - marking Recraft as the design platform's first exclusi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Advertising Launches Outcomes+, a Next Gen Targeting and Attribution Solution Across Traditional and Streaming TV