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FINRA Foundation Releases Findings on Fraud Awareness Among Investors
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In light of World Investor Week (Oct. 6-12), the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) released today first-look findings from its forthcoming report, “Investors in the United States: A Report of the National Financial Capability Study,” which will be published in December. The report provides an in-depth exploration of the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and experiences of retail investors in the United States. As part of the study, researchers ask
Robert Fast Joins Alliant Insurance Services to Expand Employee Benefits Solutions Nationwide
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Alliant Insurance Services is pleased to welcome Rob Fast as Executive Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group.
Generational Group Advises AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Corporation in Its Sale to Kingsway Financial Services
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Corporation to Kingsway Financial Services. The acquisition closed August 1, 2025. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Corporation (“Advanced Plumbing and Drain”) is a trusted leader in plumbing services, with decades of experience serving municipal, commercial, and residential clients. Known f
FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of CTO Realty Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CTO #CTO--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (“CTO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CTO) and reminds investors of the October 7, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm h
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (“TEI” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0475 per shar
Zapmoto Doubles Revenue and Nearly Quadruples Customer Count Through Q3
LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zapmoto, the leader in providing valet pickup and delivery of vehicles for servicing at automotive dealerships, announced strong Q1 through Q3 growth with a doubling of revenue and a 3.5x increase in dealerships using their software. As macroeconomic factors like the tariff uncertainty in the automotive industry are taking a hit on sales, dealerships are looking to bring more customers into the service lane with the white glove service that Zapmoto provides through
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (“FTF” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0615 per
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025). The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions
Acumatica Appoints Jordan Weitzen Chief Financial Officer
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acumatica, an industry-leading cloud ERP provider, today announced the appointment of Jordan Weitzen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Weitzen will oversee Acumatica’s global finance and accounting organization and help drive strategic growth initiatives across Acumatica’s core industries. Weitzen brings extensive experience leading finance teams and unlocking value through operational transformation and strategic initiatives. Before joining Acuma
iOPEX to Host Exclusive Webinar on “Closing the CEO–CMO Gap” with Global Industry Leaders
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--iOPEX to host exclusive webinar on “Closing the CEO–CMO Gap”, with global industry leaders, on October 16, 2025, at 11 AM ET | 8 AM PT | 4 PM UK.
Membrion Secures $20 Million to Lead the Future of Industrial Water Circularity
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Membrion secures $20 million to lead the future of industrial water circularity
Universal Background Screening Partners with VerifyToday to Deliver Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Savings for Employers
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BusinessSavings--Universal Background Screening (UBS), a leading provider of background screening solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with VerifyToday to bring the benefits of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program directly to UBS clients. The WOTC program provides federal tax credits to employers who hire individuals from certain targeted groups that face barriers to employment, including veterans, recipients of public assistance, long-term unemployed in
Imperity Advisors Applauds LPL’s Acquisition of Commonwealth: A New Era of Opportunity for Independent Financial Advisors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperity Advisors, a full-service financial services firm dedicated to empowering independent advisors and their clients, proudly announces its full support for LPL Financial’s acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network, completed August 1, 2025. This strategic move unites two of the most respected names in the independent wealth management space—Commonwealth, known for its elite service culture and advisor-first philosophy, and LPL, recognized for its scale, innov
Mixpanel Acquires DoubleLoop to Drive Product-to-Revenue Outcomes with AI
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mixpanel, the global leader in digital analytics, today announced the acquisition of DoubleLoop, a pioneer in AI-powered business value frameworks. The acquisition strengthens Mixpanel’s position as the most innovative digital analytics platform, enabling product and marketing teams to identify key business growth drivers in seconds with AI. Earlier this year, Mixpanel launched Metric Trees which helps teams to visualize and understand the relationship between a
Walker Sands Partners With Mountaingate Capital to Build Industry-leading B2B Growth Services Agency
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker Sands, an integrated B2B growth services agency, has received an investment from private equity firm Mountaingate Capital to fuel the company’s next phase of growth. Mountaingate, which acquired Walker Sands from Stone-Goff Partners, has extensive experience in marketing and communications, having previously partnered with companies like W2O Group (Real Chemistry), Tinuiti, Mars United Commerce and Bounteous. The investment in Walker Sands positions the company
Lightbits Labs and CYBERTEC Announce Strategic Alliance
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIInfrastructure--Lightbits Labs (Lightbits®), the innovation leader in software-defined, disaggregated, NVMe® over TCP storage, and CYBERTEC, the largest PostgreSQL consultancy and services delivery company in Europe, today announced a strategic technical alliance that offers optimized next-gen infrastructure for high-performance PostgreSQL workload needs. The collaboration combines CYBERTEC’s PostgreSQL expertise with Lightbits’ high-performance block storage to help organiza
Principal® Partners With Barings on New $1 Billion Portfolio Finance Initiative to Strengthen Private Credit Platform
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), a global financial company, today announced a strategic partnership with Barings to expand the general account portfolio at Principal® through an allocation of up to $1 billion in bespoke private investment grade portfolio finance investments. The investments will be in the form of a separately managed account and a co-investment structure. The co-investment structure will be managed by Principal Asset Management®, the
American Water Named on Forbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture Inaugural List
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named on Forbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025 list. The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees. "American Water is honored to be recognized on the inaugural list of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture," said Lori Sutton, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, American Water. "We greatl
Altera, An Alternative Asset Manager, Completes Nearly $60M GP Stakes Investment.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altera, An Alternative Asset Manager, Completes Nearly $60M GP Stakes Investment.
Energy Impact Partners Closes Latest Flagship Fund at Pivotal Moment for the Energy Sector
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy Impact Partners Closes Latest Flagship Fund at Pivotal Moment for the Energy Sector
