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Cash App Afterpay Reveals Over 38% of U.S. Shoppers are Financially Stressed Amid Economic Pressures
DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, CA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Economic uncertainty isn’t going to see U.S. shoppers retreat from the holidays. On the contrary, new insights from Cash App Afterpay’s 2025 Holiday Survey gives an insight into how many Americans are determined to preserve seasonal traditions – and manage their stress – through mindful spending, planning ahead, and still finding a little time for self-care. Conducted by Morning Consult, the research examined the sentiments and spending plans
Accelerant Announces Partnership With AF Specialty to Expand Risk Exchange Capacity
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accelerant (NYSE:ARX), a leading data-driven Risk Exchange for specialty insurance, today announced a new risk capital partnership with AF Specialty, a division of Michigan-based AF Group known for its specialty program and delegated underwriting authority platform. The partnership will extend capacity to Members on the Accelerant Risk Exchange — a marketplace that connects these specialists with diverse capital partners in a transparent and modern way. The partnership
LegitScript Names Dan Frechtling as Senior Vice President to Lead Product and Strategy
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LegitScript, the leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring, today announced Dan Frechtling’s appointment as Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy. In this role, he will drive product innovation, including advancing Xray, the company’s AI-driven risk intelligence platform. Frechtling will also expand the company’s expertise in merchant intelligence, especially in healthcare and other high-risk verticals. He will also be responsible for str
G2 Ranks Everlaw #1 in Fall 2025 Reports for Ediscovery, Legal Hold Software
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, today announced it has secured its position as the #1-ranked ediscovery vendor for the third consecutive quarter while also achieving a new recognition as the Leader in Legal Hold Software in G2’s Fall 2025 Grid® Reports. The Overall Leader designation in Ediscovery is the highest level of recognition in G2's Grid® Reports and indicates that a company has achieved superior ratings from verified cu
AI Won’t Take All Our Jobs: Only 18% of Tasks Are Fully Automatable, According to Landmark TechWolf Study of 1,500 Enterprises
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As enterprises race to harness artificial intelligence, layoffs have become a common response to uncertainty about the future of work. New research shows that this approach is shortsighted and needs nuance. TechWolf, a workforce intelligence company that helps enterprises navigate the AI transformation and build resilient, future-ready workforces for the AI era, today released its Workforce Intelligence Index, based on public vacancy data from more than two billion gl
Voya Financial joins the Workday Wellness Partner Program to enhance employee wellness through AI-powered benefits
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today it has been named a Strategic Workday Wellness Partner for Health. Through this collaboration, Voya will integrate its Employee Benefit Supplemental Health and Retirement solutions with Workday Wellness. This strategic integration will provide Voya customers and plan sponsors who are already using Workday the option to further use Workday’s AI-powered insights that help simplify benefits administration and deliv
Introducing Clarity.AI: Unlock Capital Growth. The Smarter Way to Source $100 Trillion in RIA AUM
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIinFinance--Transient.AI™, a New York City-based disruptive technology firm founded by former Wall Street executives and backed by the global alternative investment management firm Hurricane Capital, today unveiled Clarity.AI, a sleek subscription-based AI platform that transforms dense SEC Form ADV RIA filings into an innovative AI-powered, data and event-driven lead generation engine. By combining geospatial heatmaps and conversational AI, Clarity.AI provides instant visibility
Apiture Wins 2025 Finovate Awards “Best SMB/SME Banking Solution”
WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Finovate--Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, has been recognized as the “Best SMB/SME Banking Solution” at the 2025 Finovate Awards.
Clubspeed Announces Key Senior Hires to Accelerate Customer Success and Market Growth
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clubspeed, the global leader in venue management software, adds executive hires to the team.
WisdomTree Reports Monthly Metrics for August 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree today released monthly metrics for August 2025, including assets under management (AUM) and flow data by asset class.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October and November 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
Kantata Converge 2025 Brings Together Industry Leaders and Analysts that are Shaping the Future of Professional Services
IRVINE, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kantata, a leading global provider of Professional Service Automation (PSA), today announced Kantata Converge 2025, the premier virtual conference in the professional services industry. The free online event takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, and is open to all professional services leaders worldwide. Click here to register. "By evolving our annual customer conference into an open industry forum, Kantata Converge 2025 has become the premier virtual event for
Viper Partners Represents Marvel Cosmetic Med Spa in Strategic Transaction with The Aesthetic Syndicate
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AestheticsIndustry--Viper Partners, a leading healthcare-focused investment banking and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Marvel Cosmetic Med Spa, a premier provider of aesthetic and cosmetic medical services, in its recent transaction with The Aesthetic Syndicate, a rapidly growing platform dedicated to advancing best-in-class med spa operations nationwide. This strategic partnership marks a significant mileston
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of September, October and November 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
Redfin Reports Lower Mortgage Rates Trim Hundreds off Monthly Payments, yet Homebuyers Are Still Cautious
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Declining mortgage rates are one factor pushing the median U.S. monthly mortgage payment down to $2,604, more than $200 below May’s all-time high. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The daily average mortgage rate declined to an 11-month low of 6.28% this week, upping homebuyers’ purchasing power by more than $20,000 since mid-summer. But home-sale prices are still rising: The median sale price was roughly $393,00
U.S. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Sector Reeling from One-Two Punch of Shrinking Talent Pool, Growing Demand for Higher Wages, UKG Survey Uncovers
LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As global trade-policy questions linger, a new UKG survey shows the U.S. transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) sector is reeling from the one-two punch of a shrinking talent pool and growing demand for higher wages. According to the UKG TDL survey, 79% of operations leaders say labor isn’t effectively aligned with demand fluctuations at their organizations, and more than one-third (35%) report they don’t have enough workers to consistently fill schedu
Vertice AI Wins Best of Show Finovate Fall 2025
ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Vertice AI was named Best of Show at Finovate Fall 2025 for its agentic growth solution that provides AI-based personalization recommendations.
JSOC IT Accelerates Growth With Proven Systems Integration Model, Delivering Savings and Resilience for Regulated Industries
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JSOC IT, Inc., a fast-growing Systems Integrator and Integrated Service Provider (ISP), today announced accelerated client growth and expanded operations, validating its unique business model designed to reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and eliminate risk for organizations in fintech, financial services, and other highly regulated industries. Unlike traditional MSPs or MSSPs, JSOC IT doesn’t operate at arm’s length. Instead, it embeds directly with client teams
Real Brokerage Welcomes The Collective Group, Washington State’s No. 3 Ranked Team Based on Transaction Volume
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $REAX #therealbrokerage--The Real Brokerage welcomes Washington State’s The Collective Group, a top-ranked 15-agent team with $575M in sales since 2020.
Strada Unveils Exclusive Nayya Partnership and Innovation Portfolio at Workday Rising U.S. 2025
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strada is proud to mark its first anniversary with a bold showcase of innovation at Workday Rising U.S. 2025, taking place September 15-18.
