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StartOut and J.P. Morgan Announce New Cohort of LGBTQ+ Owned Startups For Growth Lab Accelerator
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Growth Lab Accelerator, a joint project between StartOut and J.P. Morgan, today announced the newest selection of startups added to the program. The five-month program provides founders with critical access to resources for funding, networking, education and mentorship to promote long-term growth and more equitable access to opportunities within the current business climate. The Growth Lab has helped 93 companies grow since launching in 2017, helping support a tot
Angel Oak Capital Advisors Completes 50th Non-Agency Securitization, Bringing Issuance Total to Over $18 Billion as Institutional Demand for Mortgage Credit Persists
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #RMBS--Angel Oak Capital Advisors completes its fiftieth non-Agency securitization since 2015, driven by expertise in mortgage credit and capital markets.
Talkdesk survey finds half of consumers are optimistic about artificial intelligence in financial services, but age matters
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--The new Future of Finance: AI Consumer Trends Survey conducted by Talkdesk reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook on AI in financial services.
Principal® Survey Reveals the Effects of Caregiving on Work and Employee Retention
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The landscape of employee benefits is evolving as employers are faced with managing five generations in the workplace. A recent survey from Principal Financial Group® reveals employees find value in a variety of benefit options, and those options can influence retention in their workplace. The value of these benefits are magnified for employees who serve as caregivers for children, dependent adults, or those in a “sandwich generation” caring for both a depende
M-Files Releases the First Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, Conducted by Deep Analysis with Support from AIIM and M-Files
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M-Files, the leader in knowledge work automation, today announced the first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from M-Files and AIIM, which reveals the state of organizational readiness for AI adoption, the preparation of unstructured data for AI integration, and the tools, techniques, and skill sets being employed to support these initiatives. The research survey included 500 responses from US-base
An Optimist’s Guide to a Shifting Landscape
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its Q4 2024 investment outlook, An Optimist’s Guide to a Shifting Landscape, HSBC Global Private Banking indicates that while the U.S. economy is slowing, an imminent recession is not anticipated to be on the horizon. Investors continue to look for buying opportunities, supported by the prospect of rate cuts, potential corporate earnings improvement, nearshoring/re-industrialization and innovation boosting productivity and valuation opportunities. HSBC Global Priva
Blushington Introduces “A Way with Wigs” Wig Styling Service
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blushington, the luxury express beauty franchise concept dedicated to making A-List beauty services accessible to all customers, announced today the launch of its innovative wig styling service — “A Way with Wigs”. Blushington has expanded its express beauty services to include expert wig styling, now offering complimentary pick up and delivery for clients on the Upper West Side of New York City. “A Way with Wigs” offers clients the convenience of having their wigs pr
Incisiv, Talkdesk 2024 Retail Customer Experience Index reveals retailers must keep pace with technology trends to meet shoppers’ demand for hyper-personalization and seamless omnichannel interactions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CX--Incisiv, in partnership with Talkdesk, released the 2024 Retail Customer Experience Index.
HireClix Launches Advanced Analytics Dashboard to Optimize Recruitment Marketing Strategies
GLOUCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HireClix, a leading strategic recruitment marketing services agency, today announces the HireClix Advanced Analytics Dashboard. This technology solution consolidates data from recruitment marketing initiatives, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other disparate sources to better analyze recruitment ROI. The platform underscores the company’s commitment to delivering the essential metrics clients need to make informed, data-driven decisions about their recr
Kestra Financial Empowers Advisors with Enhanced Alternative Investment Offerings Through iCapital®
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kestra Financial, a leading wealth management platform, today announced the improvement of its alternative investment offerings through an expansion of its strategic partnership with iCapital1, the global fintech platform powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. This collaboration will deliver greater value to Kestra Financial advisors and their clients as they access alternative investments through iCapital’s technology platform. For over five ye
Nue's Revenue Lifecycle Platform Expands with Enhancements to Lifecycle Manager, Unlocking the Next Era of Customer and Revenue Journeys
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nue, the Revenue Lifecycle Platform, today announced key enhancements to its Lifecycle Manager product. These enhancements include actionable revenue intelligence, new billing capabilities, and additional features to easily manage customer changes across subscriptions, assets, entitlements, usage, credits, credit memos, invoices, payments, and revenue contracts. SaaS companies are facing widespread losses in revenue efficiency As companies adopt hybrid revenue mo
SMArtX Advisory Solutions Expands Manager Marketplace With 12 New Strategies From Seven Leading Asset Management Firms
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AdvisorTech--SMArtX Advisory Solutions expands Manager Marketplace with 12 new strategies from seven leading asset management firms.
IRALOGIX Taps Keith Haas for CFO Role
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IRALOGIX today announced the appointment of Keith Haas as Chief Financial Officer.
Survey: Advisors Remain Focused on Older Generations; Just 18% of Clients Under 50
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest InspereX Pulse Survey of 487 financial advisors, there continues to be a strong focus on older clients; they report that just 18% of their clients are under the age of 50. The majority (59%) of their clients are at least in their 60s. The majority of assets that their 50-and-under clients have come from the clients’ jobs, according to 73% of respondents. Only 12% said the majority of younger client assets came from an inheritance. Tho
NEW LRN REPORT: Gen Z Employees Consult Codes of Conduct More Often, Even While Saying They Are More Likely to Bend the Rules
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LRN’s 2024 Code of Conduct Report highlights the evolving challenges in promoting and enforcing ethical behavior in the workplace
Cashmere Secures $3.6 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Client Acquisition for Wealth Management Firms
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cashmere, an AI-powered client acquisition platform for wealth management firms, has successfully completed a $3.6 million seed funding round. The investment will drive rapid product development and strategic hiring - including a newly-appointed Head of Machine Learning. Co-founded by Farbod Nowzad and Eshan Govil, Cashmere leverages the state-of-the-art in AI to automate the discovery, research, and engagement of prospective clients for wealth management firms at
CompassMSP Recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CNA500--CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named CompassMSP to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. MSPs play a crucial role in supporting businesses by offering managed services that enhance efficiency, simplify IT solutions, and optimize return on investment.
Loop Launches Order Tracking for a Comprehensive Post-Purchase Experience
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loop launched Order Tracking by Loop, a new solution that empowers brands to optimize operations through their entire post-purchase experience
Magnit Transforms Worker Onboarding Experience with ServiceNow
FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnit, today unveiled a best-in-class worker onboarding experience driven by its expanding partnership with ServiceNow.
Rapyd Expands Global Partner Programme to Power Revenue Growth for High-Opportunity Referral Partners, ISOs, and PayFacs
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rapyd, the global fintech company, today announces the expansion of the Rapyd Payment Partner Programme, designed to supercharge revenue growth and collaboration for Referral Partners, consultants, Independent Sales Organisations (ISOs), Payment Facilitators (PayFacs), and Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs) operating in high-opportunity industries such as eCommerce, online gaming, content creator economy, and financial services. These industries often face the challenge