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KBRA & Morningstar Confirm Rating on MPOWER Financing’s 1st U.S. Securitization of International Student Loans
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPOWER Financing ("MPOWER"), a mission-driven fintech firm and the leader in international student financing, today announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (“KBRA”) and Morningstar DBRS have both affirmed their credit ratings on MPOWER Education Trust 2024-A ("MPOWR 2024-A") securitization, based on the notes’ performance and financial outlook. MPOWER’s $215.2 million collateral pool, issued in 2024, is composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate loans made
Cloudflare Aims to Hire 1,111 Interns in 2026 to Help Train the Next Generation of Technology Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudflare announced a bold step to help shape the future leaders and builders of the Internet with its goal to hire 1,111 interns in 2026.
Willow Tree and Hunter Point Capital Strike GP Financing Partnership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willow Tree Credit Partners LP (“Willow Tree”), a $5 billion private credit investment manager, today announced it has received an investment from Hunter Point Capital (“HPC”). Founded in 2017 and led by Chief Executive Officer Timothy Lower and partners James Roche and Alex Dashiell, Willow Tree provides flexible capital structure solutions for sponsor-backed and non-sponsored middle market businesses. HPC is a leading independent investment firm providing bespoke ca
Tilt Raises $7.1M Seed Round to Launch AI-Powered Direct Indexing Platform
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tilt, the AI-powered direct indexing platform, has raised a $7.1 million Seed round led by Portage and Lerer Hippeau, with participation from Golden Ventures, Real Ventures, Cumberland Investments, and FJ Labs. The company will officially launch the platform behind a waitlist on September 22nd at Portage’s Confluence event. Tilt is pioneering a new approach to wealth management by enabling advisors, TAMPs, and RIAs to deliver scalable, zero-minimum indices with real-time
Future in Tech (FiT) Appoints David Shafiee as Vice President of Strategic Markets
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FiT--Future in Tech (FiT) announces the appointment of David Shafiee as VP of Strategic Market.
Cross-Sector Leaders Launch First Commercial Real Estate Playbook to Address Mounting Weather-Related Risks
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Resiliency Company announced the launch of the From Vulnerability to Value: A Risk Mitigation Playbook to Drive Resilient Development (“CRE Playbook”), a first-of-its-kind framework designed to help building owners, developers, designers, contractors, investors and lenders manage climate-related risks with a strong, unified approach. The CRE Playbook has been developed through the convening of top cross-sector leaders including JLL, Ryan Companies and the U
Peachtree Group Hires Billy Gilchrist as Senior Vice President, Originations
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group named Billy Gilchrist senior vice president, originations.
ODP Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of ODP Corporation Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of ODP Corporation (NASDAQ: ODP) to an affiliate of Atlas Holdings for $28.00 per share in cash is fair to ODP shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages ODP shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether ODP and its
The Hartford Bolsters Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford’s comprehensive cyber product, CyberChoice First Response℠, is now available nationwide (excluding Alaska, Louisiana and Vermont) for small businesses through ICON, the company’s industry-leading quoting and binding system. Agents and brokers can quickly quote and bind tailored cyber coverage for their small business customers alongside other coverages through an easy, streamlined process. The Hartford’s Spectrum Business Owners Policy (BOP), which
Axos Bank Announces Acquisition of Verdant Commercial Capital
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axos Bank (“Axos” or the “Company”), the banking subsidiary of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX), announced today the acquisition of 100% of the membership interests in Verdant Commercial Capital, LLC (“Verdant” or “VCC”), an independent equipment leasing company with approximately $1.1 billion of loans and leases on its balance sheet at August 31, 2025, including approximately $750 million of on-balance sheet securitizations and $350 million of loans and leases. Verda
Best’s Market Segment Report: US Commercial Auto Insurance Segment Stuck in Reverse As Losses Keep Mounting
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--The U.S. commercial auto insurance line continues to burden the overall property and casualty (P/C) industry, accounting for more than $10 billion in net underwriting losses over the past two years, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Stuck in Reverse: Commercial Auto Losses Keep Mounting,” states that the segment’s rising loss severity, increasing claims costs and adverse prior-year loss reserve development continue to produce n
Redfin Reports Summer 2025 Was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Records Dating Back Over a Decade
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in August (or 505,915 more, in numerical terms). This is according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. June 2025 is the only month in records dating back 2013 when sellers outnumbered buyers by a greater percentage—36.3%. In other words, this summer was the strongest buyer’s market on record. Many Americans have been priced out of the housing mar
PublicSquare to Provide Fintech Financial Outlook for Remainder of FY 2025 and FY 2026 at Virtual Analyst & Investor Day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) (“PublicSquare” or the “Company”) announced today that as part of the presentation at its virtual analyst and investor day on Thursday September 25, 2025 the Company will provide an update to its financial outlook for its Fintech business for the remainder of FY 2025, as well as for FY 2026. The Company also intends to discuss several updates on its digital assets strategy and Fintech initiatives. Key speakers include: Mich
LastPass Threat Intelligence Team Identifies Large-Scale Malware Campaign Targeting Mac Users via Fraudulent GitHub Pages
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LastPass, a leader in password and identity management trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide, today announced the discovery of a widespread cyberattack targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories impersonating trusted companies, including LastPass. The campaign, uncovered by the LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation (TIME) team, aims to distribute the Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware via deceptive download links and Search Engine Op
COMP Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Merger of Compass, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP) and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. is fair to Compass shareholders. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, current Compass shareholders will own approximately 78% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh encourages Compass shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Kinbane 2025-RPL 2 DAC
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA Europe (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes to be issued by Kinbane 2025-RPL 2 DAC (Kinbane 2025-2), a static RMBS securitisation collateralised by predominantly reperforming mortgage loans. As of 30 June 2025 (Provisional Cut-off Date), the underlying collateral is a €547.7 million portfolio consisting of seasoned first lien performing and reperforming mortgages. The provisional portfolio is primarily secured by owner-occupied properties (87.
PROS Holdings, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Thoma Bravo
HOUSTON & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #artificialintelligence--PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) (“PROS”), a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, and Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which PROS will be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valuing PROS at approximately $1.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, PROS shareholders will receive $23.25 per share in cash, representing a
HOUS Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) to Compass, Inc. for 1.436 shares of Compass Class A common stock per share of Anywhere common stock is fair to Anywhere shareholders. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, current Anywhere shareholders will own approximately 22% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh encourages Anywhere shareholders to click here to learn more about their l
PINC Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Premier, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) to an affiliate of Patient Square Capital for $28.25 in cash per share is fair to Premier shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Premier shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns wheth
MTSR Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Metsera, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSR) to Pfizer Inc. is fair to Metsera shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Metsera shareholders will receive $47.50 per share in cash at closing, plus a non-transferable contingent value right entitling holders to potential additional payments of up to $22.50 per share in cash tied to three specific clinical and regulatory milestones. Halp
