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I Squared Capital Appoints Grant Allen as Partner for InfraTech® Strategy
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--I Squared Capital today announced that Grant Allen has joined the firm as a Fund Partner for its InfraTech® strategy. With two decades of technology investing experience and strong ties to Silicon Valley, Grant brings deep expertise in scaling emerging technologies across energy transition, applied AI, and industrial automation—capabilities that will be instrumental in advancing I Squared’s InfraTech® platform. InfraTech® is I Squared’s proprietary venture strategy targe
Executive Leadership Transition at Munich Re North America Life: Mary Forrest Retires as President and CEO from Munich Re, Succeeded by Marc-Andre Giguère and Bernard Naumann
NEW YORK & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #lifeinsurance--Mary Forrest, President and CEO of Munich Re North America Life, will retire from Munich Re in Q1 2026. She will be succeeded by Marc-Andre Giguère, who will continue to oversee the United States, and Bernard Naumann, who will continue to lead Canada and the Caribbean. This transition will ensure stability and consistency for clients and business partners of Munich Re, while building on its leading market position in the region. "We are deeply appreciative o
Annual UKG Holiday Hiring Survey: Retailers Brace for Busy Holidays, Staffing Challenges, and Growing Dependence on AI
LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With eight weeks to go before Black Friday, retailers are gearing up for busy stores while bracing for staffing struggles this holiday shopping season. That’s according to the sixth-annual Retail Holiday Hiring Survey of U.S. retail executives and frontline managers by UKG, a leading global AI platform for HR, pay, and workforce management. The survey also reveals that retailers are increasingly leaning on AI-guided workforce software solutions to overcome labor
Colbeck Capital Supports Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”), a leading middle-market private credit firm focused on strategic lending, is proud to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (“Tunnel to Towers” or the “Foundation”) and the 24th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk held in New York City. The event, which took place Sunday, September 28, symbolizes Stephen Siller’s final footsteps from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers and honors the 343 FDNY firefighters,
Franklin Templeton Completes Acquisition of Apera Asset Management
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Apera Asset Management (“Apera”). Apera is a pan-European private credit firm with over €5 billion in assets under management (“AUM”) as of September 30, 2025, providing senior secured private capital solutions to private equity-backed companies in Western Europe. With this closing, Franklin Tem
Intercontinental Exchange Reports September Statistics
ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported September 2025 trading volume and related revenue statistics, which can be viewed on the company’s investor relations website at https://ir.theice.com/ir-resources/supplemental-information in the Monthly Statistics Tracking spreadsheet. “The record open interest across our futures markets, including our global energy, oil, natural gas, and multi-curre
Zeta Global Announces Grammy-Award Winning Duo The Chainsmokers to Join Zeta Live 2025 for On Stage Conversation on AI, Music, and Culture
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeta Global Announces Grammy-Award Winning Duo The Chainsmokers to Join Zeta Live 2025 for On Stage Conversation on AI, Music, and Culture
REX-Osprey™ ETFs Surpass $500 Million in Assets Under Management
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REX-Osprey™, the strategic collaboration between REX Shares and Osprey Funds, today announced that its suite of digital asset and cryptocurrency-focused ETFs has surpassed $500 million in combined assets under management (AUM), in just three months. *as of 10/02/2025 Since July 2025, REX-Osprey has rolled out a series of first-to-market crypto ETFs, beginning with the REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK), which introduced on-chain staking rewards to a U.S.-listed ETF fo
Fiserv Small Business Index Holds Steady As Consumers Remain Cautious Through September
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for September 2025, with the seasonally adjusted Index holding steady at 148 for a third consecutive month. Year-over-year sales (+2.3%) and transactions (+2.3%) grew steadily, and average ticket sizes (+0.1%) increased modestly compared to 2024. Month-over-month sales (+0.1%) and transactions (+0.3%) saw small increases; ave
Pitney Bowes Announces Election of Brent Rosenthal as Independent Chair of its Board of Directors
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (“Pitney Bowes” or the “Company”), a technology-driven products and services company that provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the world, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Brent Rosenthal as its new independent Chair, effective immediately. Mr. Rosenthal succeeds Milena Alberti-Perez, who served with distinction as independent Chair and, p
Accelerant Announces Date of Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accelerant Holdings (“Accelerant”) (NYSE: ARX), a leading technology company operating a data-driven risk exchange platform for the specialty insurance market, today announced that it will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Accelerant will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter financial results at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. Webcast and Conference Call Details When
Venu Holding Corporation Unveils ‘Artist Inspired’ Vision, Building on its ‘Fan Founded. Fan Owned.’ Mission.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VENU #artistinspired--Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), a premium hospitality and live entertainment company, is introducing an evolution of its brand promise with a new tagline: ‘Fan Founded. Fan Owned. Artist Inspired.’ Known for its disruptive approach to live entertainment, the addition of “Artist Inspired” underscores VENU’s commitment to building venues and experiences not only with fans at the heart but with artists at the table
Former Commander of U.S. Central Command General Michael “Erik” Kurilla Joins Lazard as Senior Advisor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ), the preeminent global financial advisory and asset management firm, announced today that Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General and Former Commander of U.S. Central Command Michael “Erik” Kurilla has joined as Senior Advisor in Lazard’s Geopolitical Advisory group, effective immediately. General Kurilla brings deep expertise in strategic command within complex environments, most notably in the Middle East and Central Asia. His appointment builds
Metropolitan Commercial Bank Honored with 2025 WebAward for Bank Standard of Excellence
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #mcb--Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank,” “MCB”), a full-service commercial bank headquartered in New York City, is proud to announce it has been recognized with the 2025 WebAward for Bank Standard of Excellence by the Web Marketing Association (WMA). This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s commitment to deliver an exceptional digital experience that reflects both innovation and a client-first approach. The "Bank Standard of Excellence Award" is an honor given by
Byline Bancorp, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, October 23
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY) announced today that it will issue its third quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Byline Bancorp will also host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, October 24, 2025 to discuss its financial results. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. Conference Call, Replay and Webcast Information: Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 a
Strada Bolsters Executive Team to Spearhead Global Growth and Innovation
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strada announces the appointment of Matt Bolson as Chief Revenue Officer.
Banc of California Announces Schedule of Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2025 third quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter results the following day on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Interested parties are welcome to attend the conference call by dialing (888) 317-6003 and referencing event code 5396883. A link to the
Broadwood Partners Publishes Presentation Detailing Opposition to STAAR Surgical’s Sale to Alcon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today announced that it has published a presentation outlining why stockholders should vote on Broadwood’s GREEN Proxy Card “AGAINST” the proposed acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Alcon Inc. (NYSE: ALC) on the terms announced on August 5, 2025. The 81-pa
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 2025-4
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 2025-4 (“ACAR 2025-4”), an ABS transaction collateralized by a pool of auto loans. ACAR 2025-4 will issue five classes of notes totaling $549.3 million. The ratings reflect initial credit enhancement of 61.10% for the Class A notes through 16.50% for the Class E notes. Credit enhancement will consist of overcollateralization, subordination of the junior not
Franklin Resources, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results on November 7, 2025
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, November 7, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition, Jenny Johnson, President and CEO, and Matthew Nicholls, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO, will lead a live teleconfe
