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Trial Attorney Clayton Bailey Honored Among Dallas 500 Business Leaders
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clayton Bailey, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has been named to the 2025 edition of The Dallas 500, a listing of the most influential North Texas-based executives in more than 60 industries and business categories. Produced by the editors of D CEO magazine, The Dallas 500 is a highly selective listing of the region’s most powerful and influential business leaders, based on extensive interviews with high-level contacts in the regional business
PPM America Closes Mutual Funds to Focus on Other Commingled Vehicles
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 12th, PPM America, Inc. (PPM) announced the closing and liquidation of its remaining two mutual funds.
ComEd Joins City Colleges of Chicago to Announce Accreditation of Power Up Academy and Celebrate Latest Graduates
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd today joined workforce partners and members of the community in celebrating its newest graduating class from Power Up Academy, a career training program launched last year to remove barriers to entry for local residents pursuing engineering related careers. During the event, City Colleges of Chicago and ComEd announced plans to expand their partnership through the accreditation of the program, ensuring that all past and future participants of the program will hav
FHLBank Pittsburgh Announces Results in 2024 Board Election
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FHLBank Pittsburgh today announced the results of its 2024 election.
KBRA Releases Third-Quarter 2024 U.S. Bank Compendium
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Bank Compendium, providing the latest view of the U.S. banking industry and analysis of 3Q24 results for U.S. banks with KBRA long-term ratings. In this edition, we analyze recent trends in deposit and loan growth and provide our latest views on the declining rate environment following the collective 75-basis point (bp) rate cuts in September (50 bps) and November (25 bps) and the potential impact on bank funding and asset yie
Popular, Inc. Declares a Cash Dividend of $0.70 per Common Share
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2024. About Popular, Inc. Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, by both assets and deposits, and ranks among the top 50 U.S. bank holding
Obie Unveils Tenant Legal Liability Policy to Empower Real Estate Investors with Streamlined Tenant Risk Coverage
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Obie launches Tenant Legal Liability policy: $100K coverage for tenant-caused damage, no deductible, seamlessly integrated with landlord insurance.
Fasano Longevity Conference Explores Politics, Global Markets, and Breakthroughs in Medical Research
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AdoptiveCellTherapy--Fasano Longevity Conference covers relevant topics bearing on longevity markets.
Schneider recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation for sixth consecutive year
GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has once again earned top honors for its inclusive culture. For the sixth consecutive year, Schneider has been named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). This prestigious accolade highlights companies that foster a corporate culture t
PFSL Fund Management Ltd. Announces Risk Rating Change for Primerica Income Fund
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PFSL Fund Management Ltd. (PFSL) announced today that it has changed the risk rating for Primerica Income Fund (the Fund) from "low" to "low to medium”. The change is a result of the risk rating methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the periodic review by PFSL to determine the risk level of its publicly-offered mutual funds. No material changes have been made to the investment objective, strategies or management of the Fund as
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Delphi Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of the life/health subsidiaries of Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (DFG) (Wilmington, DE): Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Schaumburg, IL) and First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (New York, NY) (together referred to as Reliance Standard). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A++ (Superior) and th
Fideres Investigates DoorDash’s Algorithm and Its Impact on Pricing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DASH #antitrust--Fideres, a global economic consultancy, has released a report exposing the anti-competitive effects of DoorDash’s algorithm-driven pricing strategies. The antitrust investigation highlights how DoorDash’s de facto "Platform Most Favored Nation" (PMFN) clauses enforce price parity across delivery and dine-in menus, compelling restaurants to raise prices universally. Dominating 67% of the U.S. meal delivery market, DoorDash penalizes restaurants that do not offer price
KKR Receives Support and Recommendation from FUJI SOFT for Second Tender Offer and Expects to Launch Tender Offer Next Week
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Receives Support and Recommendation from FUJI SOFT for Second Tender Offer and Expects to Launch Tender Offer Next Week
Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global public affairs and venture consulting firm Oaktree Solutions announced today that former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams has joined as Managing Director of Sports Ventures. Building on Oaktree’s equity stake in Los Angeles-based talent firm AIGH, Williams will lead the next phase of the firm’s practice for professional athletes – from college through retirement. His focus will be on guiding clients through complex sponsorship and partnership negotiations, strategi
Jason Colodne and Colbeck Capital Sponsor the Children's Tumor Foundation 2024 National Gala to Support Ending NF
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its latest support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through sponsorship of the Foundation’s 2024 National Gala. The annual event, to be held on November 18 at Gotham Hall in New York City, helps to raise important funds to advance research and care developments while honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the mission of ending NF (short for neurofibromatosis a
Wilson Sonsini Elects 16 to 2025 New Partner Class
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that the firm has elected 16 new partners from its attorney ranks. The promotions will be effective February 1, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome these accomplished attorneys as the newest partners of Wilson Sonsini,” said Doug Clark, Wilson Sonsini’s managing partner. “They embody the firm’s core values
Buxton Helmsley Calls for Senate Hearing on Well-Documented Evident Clinical Data Fraud at Assertio
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buxton Helmsley Group, Inc. (together with certain of its affiliates, “BHG” or “we”), a New York City-based investment fund manager that recently inverted its long equity position into that of a short interest in the publicly traded securities of Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASRT), today called upon the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (the “Committee”) to investigate the evident product-related fraud at
The Standard Hires Ashleigh Tucci as National Accounts Sales Manager
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes Ashleigh Tucci as a national accounts sales manager for Retirement Plans. With the addition of Tucci, The Standard continues to build support for distribution partners. Tucci has 17 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry. She previously held roles at AMG Wealth and BNY Mellon. “Our recent sales results are an indication of the demand for premium service,” said Patrick Bushlack, director of business develo
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. Investors: December 31, 2024 Filing Deadline in Securities Class Action – Contact Lieff Cabraser
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EVLV--Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. Investors: December 31, 2024 Filing Deadline in Securities Class Action – Contact Lieff Cabraser
IGI Announces Quarterly Ordinary Common Share Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an ordinary common share dividend of $0.025 per share for the period July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024. The dividend is payable on December 18, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2024. About IGI: IGI is an international specialty risks commercial insurer and reinsurer underwriting a